James Laird
Director/Board Member at DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James Francis Laird is an Independent Director at Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. He is also a Member at The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Previously, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. from 2007 to 2013.
He was also the Director at Ohio Dominican University in 1987 and the Vice President & General Manager at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. from 1995 to 1999.
Additionally, he held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. from 2001 to 2014.
He was a Senior Vice President at Villanova Capital Corp.
in 1999 and a Principal at KPMG LLP from 1980 to 1986.
He also served as the Vice President-Corporate Strategy at Nationwide Insurance Co. in 2001.
Mr. Laird completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-10 | 30,500 ( 1.06% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Laird active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-28 |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of James Laird
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.
 Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. (Diamond Hill) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DHIL). Diamond Hill provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds and separate accounts. The firm also offers investment advisory services to the clients of wrap sponsors. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2013-12-31 |
Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.
 Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide long-term capital growth by investing in companies selling for less than and shorting companies selling for more than its appraisal of intrinsic value; and seek positive total return on both long and short positions. The company was founded on July 3, 1989 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | President | 2013-03-21 |
Nationwide Insurance Co.
 Nationwide Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Nationwide Insurance Co. provides insurance services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-06-30 |
| Villanova Capital Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-12-31 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Director/Board Member | 2000-12-31 |
Training of James Laird
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc.
Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide long-term capital growth by investing in companies selling for less than and shorting companies selling for more than its appraisal of intrinsic value; and seek positive total return on both long and short positions. The company was founded on July 3, 1989 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Miscellaneous |
Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc.
 Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. is a private company based in Columbus, OH. | Finance |
Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc.
Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. (Diamond Hill) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DHIL). Diamond Hill provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds and separate accounts. The firm also offers investment advisory services to the clients of wrap sponsors. | Finance |
| Villanova Capital Corp. | Finance |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Nationwide Insurance Co.
Nationwide Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Nationwide Insurance Co. provides insurance services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Finance |
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