President And Founder, Portfolio Manager
CurrentEXPECT MOREFred Cummings is the President and Founder of Elizabeth Park Capital Management, the highly selective & successful asset management investment firm focused on long/short equity and event-driven investing in U.S. financial services firms. His goal is simple, to be the best bank investment firm in the country with a robust risk management process and industry-leading best practices. For over 30 years, Fred has established himself as an authority analyzing and investing in financial institutions across the country. With a singular focus on banks, Fred stays true to his core investing principles. His curated approach to institutional investing, M&A, risk analysis, and client engagement is what separates Fred and his carefully selected, A-list team. His steadfast dedication and long-standing commitment to principled excellence are what makes Fred a nationally recognized leader in the investment world and banking industry. CLIENTS COME FIRST With 108 investors globally, his distinguished fund performance and industry tenure have established Fred as a stable steward for investors and industry thought-leader. Clients experience unmatched accessibility and steadfast transparency. He models a servant leadership approach to effectively guide and surpass client expectations. Fred Cumming’s character and unrivaled professional rigor are paramount to the Elizabeth Park mission. “This business will keep you humble; things change fast. You must always lead a culture where you put the interests of your client first. Your clients need to know you will always do the right thing.” -Fred CummingsNOTEWORTHY◉ 2017 Crain’s Cleveland Business Who’s Who ◉ 2017 Crain’s Cleveland Business ‘Source Lunch’ Spotlight◉ 2017 CFA Society Keynote Speaker◉ 2015 Cleveland.com’s People to Watch
