William Knowles, CFA

William founded WMK Investment Partners to bring the same level of investment excellence and alignment he sought for his own capital to ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions. His dual perspective as both investor and operator provides a distinct advantage in evaluating opportunities through an owner-operator mindset.

William's generalist investment background spans multiple sectors including transportation & automotive, reinsurance, and retail, with a focus on value-based principles and high-quality corporate governance.

His experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer & Partner at Maroone USA, driving business profitability and growth across an eight-rooftop retail automotive group. Having helped launch the Mike Maroone Automotive Group in 2017, he has deep experience in operations, leadership and acquisitions.

William began his career at Cascade Asset Management Company (fka BMGI), the investment office for Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust. He worked across industries and geographies as an Investment Analyst, with an intense focus on long-term business quality.

William earned his MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and holds the CFA designation. He also received a BA in Economics and MA in Finance at Claremont McKenna College where he was Captain of the NCAA Baseball Team. Based in Denver, he invests side-by-side with clients in all WMK strategies.