Philip W. Malakoff

Philip joined FLI in 2007 and serves as Executive Managing Director and Director of Research.  He is a member of FLI’s Investment Committee, providing economic reports and updates to the FLI team.  Philip leads the firm’s internal analysis of companies and industries, and oversees FLI’s analyst team.  He serves as Co-Portfolio Manager of FLI’s hedged strategy, sits on FLI Core’s strategy sub-committee, and has developed many of the firm’s analytic and valuation models.  For over 15 years, he led FLI’s Outside Management Committee.

Philip also plays a key role in client relationships, crafting asset allocation recommendations and investment strategies.  He specializes in developing comprehensive global portfolio solutions that consider both FLI-managed and external investments to achieve clients’ financial goals.  His guidance often extends beyond investing, providing thoughtful advice on personal, intergenerational, philanthropic  and financial matters.

Philip is a sought after speaker and panelist at industry conferences.  His expertise has been quoted in Barron’s, Businessweek and other leading publications.

Prior to joining FLI, Philip managed portfolios and conducted investment research at Westport Resources Management.  He was previously President and CIO of Metropolis Capital Management, a hedge fund, and held positions at Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.  He began his career trading derivatives for major financial firms.

Philip serves on the Board of Advisors at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Board of Governors of Fresh Meadow Country Club.  He previously held leadership roles at the Long Island Children’s Museum and is active with the UJA Federation of New York and the Friends of the Israel Defense Force (FIDF), Long Island Division. In 2023, he and his wife, Stacey, were honored at UJA’s North Shore Inaugural.

Philip holds a B.B.A. from Emory University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of the office Philip enjoys golfing, swimming, travelling, and completing the New York Times crossword.