Robert A. Isbitts, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Isbitts co-founded Emerald in 1998 and chairs the firm's Investment Committee. He is the creator of Emerald's proprietary investment approach, including the strategies used in the EAS Genesis mutual fund.
Mr. Isbitts is a 20+ year veteran of the investment business, holding a variety of portfolio management positions across major institutions such as Fuji Bank & Trust, Morgan Stanley and DLJ. Mr. Isbitts takes great pride in his efforts to clarify what he believes is an increasingly confusing climate for investors. He writes the firm’s market newsletter, Greenthought$, and has published over 100 investment articles and commentaries. His work has been highlighted in several national publications including Wealth Manager, Registered Rep, Financial Planning, and Investment News, among others. In 2006, Mr. Isbitts' years of research and commentary culminated in the writing of his first book, "Wall Street's Bull and How to Bear It."
Mr. Isbitts is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned a degree in Business Administration in 1986. He earned an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University in 1994 and is a Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation holder. This advanced training in the analysis and application of mutual funds has served as a strong background for his leadership of the EAS Genesis Fund portfolio team.