NSB’s Kurt Garascia Earns Certified Investment Management Analyst Certification

PORTLAND—Kurt Garascia, Senior Investment Officer VP for Norway Savings Bank’s Asset Management Group, has earned the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), the premier certification for financial advisors and investment consultants.

The certification demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and expertise and is considered a mark of excellence in the financial services industry both in the U.S. and internationally.

A CIMA designation requires individuals to complete a rigorous course of study as well as possess an advanced understanding of portfolio construction and meeting the real world needs of clients. Garascia attended the Investment Management Theory & Practice program at the Yale School of Management, which included five study modules: fundamentals, investments, portfolio theory and behavioral finance, risk and return, and portfolio construction and consulting.

“Kurt has an outstanding record of providing sound investment advice and portfolio management to his clients,” said Jennifer Cook, Head of Trust & Wealth Management SVP at Norway Savings Bank’s Asset Management Group. “He is certainly deserving of this designation as his work is highly respected and Kurt is committed to advancing his knowledge and expertise as an investment consultant.” 

Garascia has worked in the investment industry since graduating from the Maine Business School at the University of Maine in Orono. He earned his designation as a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor and joined Norway Savings Bank’s Asset Management Group in 2004. His role encompasses investment research, individual security selection, and the ongoing management of portfolios.

As part of the CIMA designation, Garascia will participate in continuing education to stay updated on industry trends, laws, and products.

To learn more about the work of and services offered by the Norway Savings Bank’s Asset Management Group, visit www.norwaysavings.bank/investment-trust-services.