Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of IMA and an award-winning writer, known for his expertise in value investing. With his vast knowledge and experience, Vitaliy has authored three books and maintains a highly regarded blog called The Intellectual Investor. Born in Murmansk, Russia, Vitaliy and his family immigrated to the United States in 1991.

He pursued his education at the University of Colorado at Denver, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees while also studying for and receiving his CFA charter in 2000. Vitaliy's writing career began in 2004 when he started contributing to financial publications like The Financial Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and Barron's. Writing fueled his growth as an investor and led to teaching positions at the University of Colorado, where he shared his knowledge with students.

In addition to his investing books, such as Active Value Investing and The Little Book of Sideways Markets, Vitaliy published his latest work, Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life, in 2022. This book explores topics beyond investing, with a significant focus on Stoic philosophy. As the CEO of IMA, Vitaliy takes pride in building an organization that he would entrust with his own finances.

IMA offers comprehensive investment services, managing the net worth of clients, particularly those who are approaching retirement. Their goal is to construct an all-terrain portfolio tailored to each client's needs. While he may be a prominent figure in the investment world, Vitaliy is also a devoted family man, married to his wonderful wife, Rachel, and a proud father of three incredible children, Jonah, Hannah, and Mia Sarah.

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