David Barnes, CFA

David started his investment career in 2000 and joined NEPC in 2011.  His consulting responsibilities and background include servicing public pension plans, corporate pension plans, endowments, and foundations.

Prior to joining NEPC, David was a Senior Investment Consultant at Hewitt EnnisKnupp where he held a variety of leadership roles, such as heading the U.S.-based global, non-U.S., and emerging markets equity research for the firm’s Global Investment Management team.  He also took a leading role during the integration of three legacy firms (Aon, Hewitt, and EnnisKnupp) into one of the largest global consulting firms.  Before Hewitt EnnisKnupp, David was an Investment Consultant with Towers Watson Investment Consulting.

David received his B.B.A. in Finance from Georgia Southern University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is a member of the CFA Institute and a member of The CFA Society of Atlanta.  Prior to his investment career, David served three years in the United States Army.