Mr. Burkett joined CCM in 1998 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Burkett is the Equity Strategist for CCM and is responsible for development of the CCM Equity Model. His other responsibilities at CCM include portfolio management, information systems, performance composite, research on fixed income products as well as the consumer discretionary and consumer staples equity sectors. Prior to his college studies, Mr. Burkett served as a linguist in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. Burkett is a CFA Charterholder and a past President of the CFA Society of South Carolina. Mr. Burkett is a guest lecturer a