James R. Derrick, CFA®, BFATM, MBA
Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist
James is the Chief Investment Strategist for Smedley Financial's actively managed and quantitative investment portfolios and heads the Smedley Financial investment committee. James focuses on developing the firm's investment strategy, researching investment opportunities, and portfolio implementation. He applies a disciplined approach to portfolio construction and risk management.
James serves as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for the firm. He is a member of the executive committee. He joined Smedley Financial Services in 2000.
James also designs and implements investment strategies that Investment Advisor Representatives throughout the United States use for their clients.
James enjoys programming and problem-solving. These abilities have become a valuable asset to Smedley Financial. Away from the office, James likes to play basketball and spend time doing physical fitness activities.
James earned his Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah and his Bachelor of Science (Business) degree from Brigham Young University. James holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Smedley Financial Services | Financial Advisors Salt Lake City Utah
102 S 200 E Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. PO BOX 4133, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-4133
Phone: 800-748-4788 or 801-355-8888 Fax: 801-355-1912 Email: info@SmedleyFinancial.com
Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC & SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Smedley Financial Services, Inc.® Osaic Wealth is separately owned, and other entities and/or marketing names, products, or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth. Roger M. Smedley, Sharla J. Jessop, James R. Derrick, Shane P. Thomas, Mikal B. Aune, Jordan R. Hadfield, Parker L. Thompson, Registered Representatives. Advisory services are offered by Smedley Financial Services, Inc.® Investment Advisor Representatives of Smedley Financial Services, Inc.® Smedley Financial Services, Inc.® and Osaic Wealth, Inc. are not affiliated.
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