James Dykstal, CFA

James F. Dykstal, CFA, is a Senior Consultant, Portfolio Manager, and Principal at DeMarche Associates Inc., an independent investment consulting firm.12 He specializes in asset allocation and capital markets, serving as the chairperson for the Asset Allocation Committee.1 Dykstal is also a member of the Manager Review Committee (MARC) and the Manager Review Committee for Alternative Assets.1

As a Portfolio Manager, Dykstal is involved in DeMarche's discretionary OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer) practice.1 He frequently speaks at DeMarche investment workshops and the DeMarche Speakers Bureau, addressing topics such as fixed income, alternative credit, and defined contribution plans.1

Before joining DeMarche, Dykstal held several positions in the financial industry:

1. Treasurer and Fixed Income Manager at FC Stone Group
2. Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Commerce Trust Company in Kansas City
3. Vice President at First Tennessee Capital Markets
4. Investment Advisor at Southwest Corporate Federal Credit Union1

Dykstal's educational background includes:

• MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison1

He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a regular member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Kansas City. Dykstal holds FINRA Securities Series 63 and 66 licenses.1