Kay Chandler, CFA
President
Kay Chandler is the President of Chandler Asset Management and founded the firm in 1988. Ms. Chandler is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm’s investment process and for client relations and communication. Recognized for her expertise, she is frequently asked to speak on topics such as investment policy, portfolio management, and the risk characteristics of fixed income securities.
Ms. Chandler served as Investment Officer for the County of San Diego from 1975 until 1983 and then in the same position for the City of San Diego from 1983 until 1985. As a Managing Director at Pacific Century Advisers from 1985 until 1988, she managed over $1 billion in fixed-income assets for institutional investors. She is the co-author of The California Public Fund Investment Primer, commissioned by the California State Treasurer, and published in 2005.
Ms. Chandler received her B.A. from Oberlin College in 1970, and attended graduate school at San Diego State University. She is a member of the San Diego Financial Analyst Society and holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
