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Dave Carlsen, CFA

Dave Carlsen

Industry Experience since 1992
Joined Buffalo 2004

Dave Carlsen, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Dave Carlsen joined Kornitzer Capital Management, adviser to the Buffalo Funds, in 2004 and has professional investment industry experience since 1992. From 2000 to 2004, Dave worked at Strong Capital Management as a Senior Equity Research Analyst. From 1992 to 2000, he worked at Northern Capital Management as an Investment Analyst.

At Buffalo, Dave is a Portfolio Manager for the Growth, Mid Cap Discovery, and Mid Cap Growth Funds.

Dave received a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst^® designation.

Education:
B.A., Business Administration – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Past Experience:
Strong Capital Management
Northern Capital Management

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