Matt Trimble, CAIA

“As an RIA Consultant in the financial services industry, I was looking to further strengthen my knowledge within alternative investments given the dramatic growth within the industry.

This designation has fortified my credibility and has helped immensely in my daily interactions with Registered Investment Advisors.”

Seattle Now Home to the Newest Chapter of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association

Global leader in alternative investment education brings together the region’s asset managers, asset owners, consultants and others from the investment landscape AMHERST, MASS. (March 24, 2017) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a global leader in alternative investment education, has made Seattle the home of its newest Chapter, it was announced today. With this launch, CAIA now has 29 Chapters worldwide, 11 of which are in the U.S.

Erik Lehr, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Erik Lehr, CFA, CAIA, is the Director of Research at Empirical Wealth Management. He manages the firm’s research and trading strategies and works with clients to develop and manage their investment portfolios. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor in Economics and Mathematics, and also earned a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science in Computational Finance and Risk Management from the University of Washington.