Profile
Mr. Byron S.
Minerd is a Chairman of Guggenheim Investments & Global Chief Investment Officer at Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC, a Chairman, Global Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner at Security Investors LLC, a Managing Partner at Guggenheim Partners LLC and a Member at The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
I.
He guides the Firm’s investment strategies and leads its research on global macroeconomics.
Previously, Mr. Minerd was a Managing Director with Credit Suisse First Boston in charge of trading and risk management for the Fixed Income Credit Trading Group.
In this position, he was responsible for the corporate bond, preferred stock, money markets, U.S.
government agency and sovereign debt, derivatives securities, structured debt and interest rate swaps trading business units.
Prior to that, he was Morgan Stanley’s London based European Capital Markets Products Trading and Risk Manager responsible for Eurobonds, Euro-MTNs, domestic European Bonds, FRNs, derivative securities and money market products in 12 European currencies and Asian markets.
He has also held capital markets positions with Merrill Lynch and Continental Bank.
Prior to that, he was a Certified Public Accountant and worked for the public accounting firm of Price Waterhouse.
He is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Investor Advisory Committee on Financial Markets, helping advise the NY Fed President about financial market developments, risks to the financial system and steps that can be taken to understand and mitigate these risks.
He holds a B.S.
degree in Economics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and has completed graduate work at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Former positions of Scott Minerd
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC
 Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Mark Walter in 2005 and is a direct subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Capital LLC. GPIM provides investment advisory and supervisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and registered and unregistered pooled investment vehicles. | Chief Investment Officer | 20/12/2022 |
Security Investors LLC
 Security Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Security Investors LLC (do-business-as Guggenheim Investments) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Rydex Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Security Investors provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts (SMAs) and pooled investment vehicles that are registered as investment companies. The Funds include open-end registered funds, closed-end registered funds, and exchange-traded funds. Their SMA clients may include institutions, such as insurance companies, other financial institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, US and non-US governmental entities, colleges, hospitals, charitable organizations, endowment funds and foundations, and certain individuals and trusts. | Chief Investment Officer | 20/12/2022 |
| Eastdil Secured Advisors Holdings Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2022 |
The Springhill Co. LLC
 The Springhill Co. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Springhill Co. LLC develops and produces entertainment in partnership with brands and platforms. The company was founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2022 |
Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I
 Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 20, 2021 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2022 |
Training of Scott Minerd
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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| Continental Bank Corp. | Finance |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Finance |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Finance |
Security Investors LLC
Security Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Security Investors LLC (do-business-as Guggenheim Investments) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Rydex Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Security Investors provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts (SMAs) and pooled investment vehicles that are registered as investment companies. The Funds include open-end registered funds, closed-end registered funds, and exchange-traded funds. Their SMA clients may include institutions, such as insurance companies, other financial institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, US and non-US governmental entities, colleges, hospitals, charitable organizations, endowment funds and foundations, and certain individuals and trusts. | Finance |
Diamond Resorts International, Inc.
 Diamond Resorts International, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Diamond Resorts International, Inc. provides resort management services. It offers exclusive concert venue, VIP receptions and dinners, and resorts. The company was founded by Stephen J. Cloobeck on January 11, 2013 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
| Pricewaterhouse LLP | Commercial Services |
Channel Capital Group, Inc.
 Channel Capital Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Channel Capital Group, Inc. owns and operates a web-site for providing hedge fund information and performance data. It provides hedge fund news and data for hedge fund managers and institutional investors. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Technology Services |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc
 Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions. | Finance |
Guggenheim Partners LLC
 Guggenheim Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners LLC provides financial services. It offers investments, securities, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc.
 The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Geffen Playhouse
 Geffen Playhouse Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Geffen Playhouse operates as a theater. It intimacy and celebrated for its renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as provocative world premiere productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that garners national recognition. The company was founded by Gilbert Cates in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Mark Walter in 2005 and is a direct subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Capital LLC. GPIM provides investment advisory and supervisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and registered and unregistered pooled investment vehicles. | Finance |
| Diamond Resorts Parent LLC | Consumer Services |
Eastdil Secured Holdings LLC
 Eastdil Secured Holdings LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Eastdil Secured Holdings LLC functions as an investment holding American company. | Finance |
The Springhill Co. LLC
The Springhill Co. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Springhill Co. LLC develops and produces entertainment in partnership with brands and platforms. The company was founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I
Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Guggenheim Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 20, 2021 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Finance |
| Eastdil Secured Advisors Holdings Ltd. |
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