Meet John D. Staszak, CFA – Securities Analyst
John D. Staszak, CFA
Securities Analyst: Consumer Discretionary & Consumer Staples
John’s expertise lies in the gaming, lodging, and restaurant sectors within the Consumer Discretionary industry. With an MBA from the University of Texas and a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, John has a strong educational background. He has worked as an analyst and consultant for prestigious firms such as Standard & Poor’s, the Bank of New York, Harris Nesbitt Gerard, and Merrill Lynch. John is also a CFA charterholder, showcasing his commitment to excellence in the financial industry.
John’s exceptional track record in stock picking has earned him recognition from top publications. Forbes magazine ranked him as the second-best stock picker among restaurant analysts in 2006. The Wall Street Journal also acknowledged his expertise by naming him the second-best analyst covering the restaurant sector in 2007. Additionally, a Financial Times/StarMine survey placed John in the same top spot that year. In 2008, the Journal continued to highlight John’s talent, awarding him a third-best ranking among hotel industry analysts and a fifth-best ranking among restaurant analysts.