CFA Society Nashville Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors welcoming Loren Asmus, Thomas Galgano and Sofia Goryn

These distinguished leaders bring valuable experience and a commitment to advancing the Society’s mission of serving the local investment community.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CFA Society Nashville, the leading association of local investment professionals, started its new fiscal year by welcoming three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Loren Asmus, CFA; Thomas Galgano, CFA; and Sofia Goryn, CFA, effective July 1, 2026.

Each brings valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to advancing the Society’s mission of serving the investment community throughout Middle Tennessee. In a joint statement, the CFA Society Nashville Board of Directors said: “We are excited to welcome Loren Asmus, Thomas Galgano, and Sofia Goryn to the Board and look forward to their contributions in the years ahead.”

Loren Asmus, CFA, CAIA
Loren is currently Head of Investor Relations with UTXO Management. Prior to this, he was Vice President, Investment Research, with Canterbury Consulting. Mr. Asmus is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton. He is excited to volunteer his time as a way to contribute back to our community.

Thomas Galgano, CFA, CAIA
Thomas was most recently Market Leader with The Vanguard Group. Also Board Director of CFA Society Washington, DC, Mr. Galgano is a graduate of Villanova University. He has been very active as a community leader committed to investor education and professional excellence.

Sofia Goryn, CFA, MA
Sofia is currently Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investments with Skela Financial. Ms. Goryn brings business strategy, governance, communications, and financial sector expertise through her 20+ years distinguished investment industry career in progressively senior roles, mostly with the major banks. She is past Board Director of CFA Society Toronto, where she led multiple Committees and served as Executive Editor of The Analyst, a member magazine.

The Board of Directors serves a critical leadership role by providing strategic direction to carry out the Society's mission and vision, delivering value to its members in a rapidly changing investment environment, and promoting high ethical standards for the enhancement of the investment profession.
At the same time, the CFA Society Nashville Board of Directors would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Board members who have completed their service:
• Sam Carden, CFA, CAIA
• Ben Flox, CFA
• David Harkins, CFA, CPA, ABV, CFF
• Beth Johnson, CFA
• Ann Taylor Knotts, CFA, CFP
Serving on the CFA Society Nashville Board requires a significant commitment of time, expertise, and energy. Through their leadership and volunteer service, these individuals have helped guide our Society, enhance programming and member engagement, and support the growth of the investment profession in Middle Tennessee.

CFA Society Nashville Board Members stepping into new roles:
• Grace Bennett, CFA – President
• Michell Bosch, CFA, CTP – Vice President
• Russ Barnard, CFA, CFP – Treasurer
• Scott Krauthamer, CFA, CAIA – Secretary
• Austin Branstetter, CFA – Ex-Officio

CFA Society Nashville Board Directors continuing to serve:
• Sahar Ahmad, CFA, MBA
• Ralph Birchmeier, CFA
• Mauricio Cortes Resendiz, CFA, CFP, MBA
• Nathan Grant, CFA
• Bhavna Khurana, CFA

ENDS

About CFA Society Nashville
CFA Society Nashville is the leading association of local investment professionals in Nashville, Tennessee, steeped in a rich history spanning over half a century. The non-profit organization has been serving Nashville and its surrounding cities since 1965. As a member society of the CFA Institute, CFA Society Nashville connects its members to a global network of investment professionals. The CFA Society Nashville’s mission is to equip its members to be leaders in the local community by promoting the value of the CFA designation, and facilitating the exchange of ideas and resources, for the ultimate benefit of Middle Tennessee. For more information, please visit https://www.cfasociety.org/nashville/home.
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CFA Society Nashville
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Sofia Goryn
CFA Sciety Nashville
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