Derik D. Coffey
CFA Charterholder | Portfolio Strategist | Martial Arts Practitioner (BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA) | Space Science Enthusiast | Fluent in French | Family Man & Small Business Advocate
- Role
- Sector Leader - Energy at Channing Capital Management
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derik D. Coffey
I\'m a CFA charterholder focused on managing domestic institutional small/mid-cap value portfolios — but my story is about more than numbers. I approach life with intensity, balance, and a growth mindset, whether I’m navigating markets, training in martial arts, supporting a family business, or exploring the frontiers of space science.I train regularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA, believing that physical discipline builds mental resilience. I thrive at the intersection of structure and adaptability, and I bring that same mindset into my professional work.I’ve been married for over 20 years to my incredible wife, a small business owner running a catering and bakery company — a venture where I’m proud to serve as principal investor and supporter. Together, we’ve built a strong family foundation. I’m a father to two daughters: one in college and one preparing to graduate high school.Outside of finance, family, and fitness, I have a deep passion for cosmology and astrophysics. I follow the James Webb Space Telescope, explore research on biosignatures like those at K2-18b, and keep up with the latest in interstellar exploration. I’m especially interested in the potential unification of quantum mechanics and cosmology. If space tourism ever aligns with scientific research, I’ll be ready.I\'m also proficient in French, having passed Georgetown University’s French Proficiency Exam with a high score — a skill that has served me well in both professional and global contexts.I believe growth happens at the edges — of knowledge, of performance, of comfort. I aim to live there, learning, leading, and evolving every step of the way.
Experience
Sector Leader - Energy
Mar 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Science in Foreign Service, International Finance & Commerce
Tuskegee University
BA, Political Science/Economics
1994 — 1998
Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School
High School Diploma
1990 — 1994
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