Mr. Burgess joined Smith Group Asset Management in January 2019 as an Investment Research Associate after serving as an Intern in 2018. He earned a BS in Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas and was one of 30 students selected for the Professional Program in Finance, a rigorous two year training program for top tier students. Prior to joining Smith Group, he served as an Investment Analyst Intern at Peregrine Investments and a Credit Analyst Intern for North Dallas Bank and Trust Co. He is also a member of the firm’s ESG committee.