THE ARDENT CAPITAL TEAM
Experienced Management
Ardent maintains 20+ years of portfolio management continuity under the direction of Mr. Donabedian. All non-investment responsibilities are managed by Mr. Wade.
23 years' experience
Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager
CHRISTOPHER DONABEDIAN, CFA
Manages all research efforts and portfolio management at Ardent
Founder of Ardent Capital Management, Inc. in 1994
Conducted transaction advisory work on OTC derivatives, commercial real estate deals, private equity investments and venture capital opportunities
Served as adjunct Instructor in Finance at the University of Illinois-Chicago MBA program
BA Economics, Ohio State University
MBA, University of Chicago
BRIAN G. WADE
Managing Director
20 years' experience
Manages the non-investment side of Ardent’s business, including compliance, operations, and business development
Prior to joining Ardent, he held senior executive roles at Clarke Power Generation, Inc. and on its executive committee and 401k fiduciary committee
Extensive experience at Fidelity Investments Portfolio Advisory Services, Strong Capital Management and Rydex Global Advisors
Co-founded three entrepreneurial ventures and currently serves on their boards
BS Business Management, Emmanuel College