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Eric Burns

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Lead Manager, CFP SDL Free Spirit Fund at Sanford DeLand Asset Management
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Eric Burns is a fund manager and Chief Analyst at Sanford DeLand Asset Management, where he is the Lead Manager for the CFP SDL Free Spirit Fund. With over 25 years of experience in UK equity markets, he previously worked at WH Ireland. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and holds a BSc from University College, Durham.

Eric demonstrates a deep passion for investing that extends beyond his professional duties. He has attended Berkshire Hathaways renowned annual meeting, often called the "Woodstock of capitalism, " showing his commitment to learning from top investors like Warren Buffett. He is also involved with the London Stock Exchanges Yorkshire & North East Regional Advisory Group.

Unique fact: Eric was voted "Analyst of the Year" at the 2015 UK SmallCap Awards.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Lead Manager, CFP SDL Free Spirit Fund
Job Level
Senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Business Perspective Investing
Manages funds according to this philosophy, which is heavily influenced by Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham.
UK Small/Mid-Caps
His expertise in this area is highlighted by his role managing the Free Spirit Fund and winning the 2015 UK SmallCap Analyst of the Year award.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Lead Manager, CFP SDL Free Spirit Fund
Sanford DeLand Asset Management
1-2020
Chief Analyst
Sanford DeLand Asset Management
12-2022 - 3-2024
Co-Manager, CFP SDL Free Spirit Fund
Sanford DeLand Asset Management
8-2011 - 1-2020
Deputy Head of Institutional Research
WHIreland Corporate & Institutional Broking
4-2007 - 8-2011
Equity Analyst
WH Ireland
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Education
1991 - 1994
BSc(Hons)
University College, Durham
1981 - 1991
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Bradford Grammar School
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