Peter Hardy is a vice president and client portfolio manager for American Century Investments, a premier investment manager headquartered in Kansas, City, Mo.
Mr. Hardy, who joined the company in 2008, represents U.S. Value Equity portfolio management in communicating investment strategies and results to clients. Prior to joining American Century Investments, he was director of institutional client service and consultant relations at Morgan Asset Management, the investment management subsidiary of Regions Financial. Mr. Hardy also was chief financial officer for Regions Financial Benefit Plans. Previously, he was vice president and equity portfolio manager at Trusco Capital Management and portfolio manager at STI Capital Management.
Mr. Hardy earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Furman University. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
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