Jacob Puccetti is the Director of Research for First Trust Alternative Investment Research (FT-AIR), where he manages all elements of the research process for the firm’s traditional and alternative investment strategies. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, contributing to the development and implementation of the firm’s investment strategies.

Prior to joining First Trust Capital Management, Jacob was a sell-side Equity Research Analyst at Guggenheim Securities. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Dayton with degrees in Finance and Investments. Jacob is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and a member of the CFA Society of Chicago.