Alan H.

Alan Hartley, CFA, is an experienced financial professional serving as the Owner and Chief Investment Officer at Black Cypress Capital Management. He founded the firm during the 2008-2009 recession with $400,000, which has now grown to manage over $132 million in assets.

With a career spanning since 2004, Alan has established himself as a prominent figure in the investment field, boasting the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. His educational background includes a summa cum laude B.B.A. in Finance from the University of North Florida.

Previously, Alan held key roles such as a research associate at Ergon Capital, an equity analyst at Morningstar, Inc., and a Senior Portfolio Manager at a Jacksonville-based Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). His expertise extends to writing articles for reputable publications like Morningstar, Barrons.com, and Seeking Alpha.

Furthermore, Alan actively contributes to the University of North Florida Foundation, having served as the Chair of the Foundation Investment Committee and in various other committee roles. He balances his professional commitments with personal interests, enjoying activities like reading, hiking, golf, fitness, travel, and cooking in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, where he resides with his family.