Our People Keith R. Schicker, CFA

About Keith

Keith is a Partner & Portfolio Manager at Zuckerman Investment Group. He advises individuals, families, non-profits, and businesses—including CEOs, CFOs, executives, and entrepreneurs—on a wide range of financial and strategic matters, from asset allocation and public and private investments to tax and estate strategy. Beyond his client work, Keith helps shape the firm’s strategic direction and solve operational challenges to grow revenue and profitability.

As a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, Keith plays an integral role in all investment and portfolio management decisions. He is responsible for sourcing, researching, and evaluating opportunities across public and private markets, including equities, fixed income, and private investments.

Keith brings 19 years of investment management experience to his role. Before joining Zuckerman Investment Group, he was a Senior Research Associate at Robert W. Baird & Co., covering the global automotive and commercial vehicle sector. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in mergers & acquisitions and private equity at Delphi Automotive PLC and Baird Capital, respectively.

Keith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a Master of Business Administration with High Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a CFA® charterholder.

Keith lives in Naperville with his wife and three children. Away from his craft, he is a dedicated husband and father and can often be found on the Peloton, in the weight room or reading a (non-fiction) book.