Jonathan Brodsky

Founder, Principal and Portfolio Manager

Jonathan founded Cedar Street Asset Management LLC in 2016 with the objective of pairing advances in technology and outsourcing services in the asset management industry with his background in building and managing investment products focused on small and mid-capitalization value equities in developed markets outside the U.S. and emerging markets.

At Cedar Street, Jonathan’s focus is oriented around his research activities including idea generation, support of the analyst team, and portfolio construction and management. His background in market structure, securities regulation, cross border accounting standards and corporate governance is utilized across the research lifecycle. Jonathan also manages the day-to-day operations of Cedar Street and supports its marketing and compliance efforts.

Prior to founding Cedar Street, Jonathan established the non-U.S. investment practice at Advisory Research, Inc., (“ARI”) a Chicago-based asset management firm, with the two founders of ARI. During Jonathan’s tenure at ARI, the non-U.S. investment practice grew into a multi-strategy, multi-billion dollar AUM business across a range of investment vehicles. During this period, the Advisory Research International Small Cap Fund earned a 4-star rating for the three and five year time horizon from Morningstar within the Foreign Small/Mid Cap Value category. Jonathan also has experience in the field of Socially Responsible Investing ("SRI"). While at ARI, Jonathan served as a sub-advisor and a portfolio manager for Calvert Investment, Inc.'s International Opportunities Fund. Calvert Investment, Inc. is a leader in SRI investing.

Prior to joining ARI, Jonathan worked for the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission's Office of International Affairs, focusing on cross-border regulatory, corporate governance, and enforcement matters. Prior to the SEC, Jonathan was an investment banker in corporate finance for JPMorgan Securities, Inc. Jonathan also worked for Ogilvy & Mather in Beijing, China.

Jonathan received a J.D. and M.B.A (Kellogg) from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in International Affairs (Maxwell School) from Syracuse University. As an undergraduate, Jonathan studied at Fu Jen University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Jonathan resides in Chicago with his wife and two children.