S. Alan McKnight, Jr, CFA

S. McKnight is a highly accomplished Chief Investment Officer with extensive experience leading asset management organizations. With a distinguished history of success, McKnight has held several executive-level roles including Head of Institutional Investments at SunTrust Bank, Partner, Director of Global Investment Strategy at Balentine, and most recently, Chief Investment Officer at Regions Bank.

McKnight has used their astute knowledge and expertise in finance to guide various organizations in making effective investment decisions. They have a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University and an MBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business, where they honed their analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Before holding executive positions, McKnight served as a Vice President, Large Cap Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley, Portfolio Manager for ESC Strategic Value Fund at Equitable Asset Management, and Senior Associate, Equity Research Analyst at Wachovia Securities (I/JL).

McKnight's professional profile is impressive and well-rounded, attributed to their vast experience in investment strategies and their exceptional communication skills. As a result, they are known to be a great leader who can motivate teams, understand the market's volatility, and efficiently analyze financial data.