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Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

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Client AUM

$2,969,033,406

Clients

1,888

Advisors

10

of 41 employees

About

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and a range of institutional clients, and serves as the investment adviser to a series of mutual funds (the Buffalo Funds) while also acting as a subadviser for a trust company. Its client mix includes non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth individuals as well as investment company and insurance‑type clients noted in its Brochure.

The firm’s investment process is built on internally generated research conducted by a team that includes CFA charterholders and industry specialists, with strategies spanning balanced, equity, and fixed‑income mandates. It implements client mandates through separately managed accounts and “strategy accounts” intended to follow the investment approaches of its mutual funds, generally favoring a long‑term, low‑turnover approach and individualized account restrictions where appropriate.

Distinctive features noted in the Brochure include an operational affiliation with a trust company for which the firm acts as subadviser and an ownership relationship between the firm’s principal ownership and that trust company, plus a material role as adviser to multiple mutual fund series—arrangements the firm discloses as potential conflict areas. The Brochure also discloses a prior SEC enforcement matter that resulted in censure and remedial payments, and the firm does not offer standalone financial planning services, a service many peers commonly provide.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees are reported by SEC Form ADV Part 1 but not specified in brochure.

Percentage

$0+: 1.00% annually for Equities and Fixed Income $0+: 0.25% annually for Municipal and Investment Grade securities $0+: 0.10% annually for US Treasury securities $100,000,000+: Reduced fees for Strategy Accounts above $100 million (exact tiers not specified)

Other

Account minimum: $500,000

Main office

5420 West 61st Place

Shawnee Mission KS 66205

Advisors at this office

10

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Also doing business as

Kornitzer Capital Management Inc · Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

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Advisors at this firm

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Christopher C

CFA®

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Christopher Carter is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently working at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc., where he has been since 2011. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutional clients, including non-HNW and high-net-worth investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through internally generated research and manages strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates with a generally long-term, low-turnover approach.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Nathaniel S

CFA®, Series 66

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Nathaniel Soulis is a CFA charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Great Plains Trust Company for nine years. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to both individual and institutional clients, including mutual funds and insurance-type clients. The firm’s investment process relies on internally generated research by a team of CFA charterholders and specialists, offering strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates with a focus on long-term, low-turnover approaches.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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James S

Series 66

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

James Shay is a financial advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, and serves as adviser to mutual funds and a trust company. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes internally generated research across equity, fixed-income, and balanced strategies, implementing these through separately managed and strategy accounts with a long-term, low-turnover focus.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Barry K

PFS™

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Barry Koster is a financial advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has been with Kornitzer Capital since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on tax preparation. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients and serves as investment adviser to the Buffalo Funds mutual fund series. The firm’s investment approach relies on internally generated research from a team including CFA charterholders, employing long-term, low-turnover strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Christopher C

Series 63, Series 65

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Christopher Crawford is a financial advisor with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. in Mission, Kansas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Quasar Distributors, LLC. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients and serves as adviser to the Buffalo Funds mutual fund series. The firm utilizes internally generated research and offers balanced, equity, and fixed-income strategies through separately managed accounts and strategy accounts with a long-term, low-turnover approach.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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John K

Series 63, Series 65

Shawnee Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

John Kornitzer is a financial advisor with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. in Shawnee Mission, KS. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience, all at Kornitzer Capital Management since 1989. Kornitzer Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages a range of strategies through separately managed accounts and mutual funds, emphasizing long-term, low-turnover approaches supported by internal research from a team including CFA charterholders and industry specialists.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Conner E

CFA®, Series 63

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Conner Ensign is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. and previously held positions at American Century Investment Services, Inc. and several other organizations. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and advisory roles for mutual funds and a trust company. The firm emphasizes internally generated research and employs a long-term, low-turnover investment approach across balanced, equity, and fixed-income strategies.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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John S

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

John Shepley is a CFA charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. since 2005. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and a range of institutional clients, including mutual funds and insurance-type accounts. The firm’s investment process relies on internally generated research from a team of specialists and emphasizes long-term, low-turnover strategies implemented through separately managed and strategy accounts.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Matthew I

CFA®, Series 65

Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Matthew Ison is a CFA charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at RubinBrown Advisors, LLC and Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, as well as acting as adviser to mutual funds and a trust company. The firm emphasizes internally generated research and implements strategies that generally favor a long-term, low-turnover approach.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Kent G

Series 65

Shawnee Mission, KS

Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc.

Kent Gasaway is a financial advisor with Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Kornitzer Capital Management since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, Gasaway serves as President of the Buffalo Funds, a series of mutual funds for which he acts as executive officer. Kornitzer Capital Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients. The firm advises multiple mutual funds, including the Buffalo Funds, and employs a research-driven investment process with strategies across balanced, equity, and fixed-income mandates.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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