Christopher Matthiessen serves as Vice President and portfolio analyst at Gabelli, where he is dedicated to the firm’s merger arbitrage strategies. In his role, Chris monitors global mergers and acquisitions, ensuring the highest conviction transactions are included in the firm’s merger arbitrage portfolios. Collaborating closely with internal research analysts, he adeptly tracks new deal announcements and deal progression. Additionally, Chris continues to serve as a part of the firm’s sales and marketing group aimed at expanding the intermediary channel. Chris joined the firm directly following graduation from Fairfield University in 2017, holding a bachelor’s degree in finance in addition to minors in film and economics. Based in Charlotte, NC, Chris’s passions extend beyond finance, particularly enjoying time spent outdoors competing in various running events, enjoying the beach or pursuing his love for aviation, in working towards obtaining his private pilot’s license.

cmatthiessen@gabelli.com

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