Chris Piel, CFA

International Research Analyst

Chris serves as an international research analyst for SJF and joined the firm in 2017.

Prior to joining SJF, Chris was an international research associate with Harris Associates from 2015 to 2017. From 2012 to 2013, he was an analyst with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2009 to 2012, Chris was an analyst with Morgan Stanley.

Chris has a Bachelor of Science in finance from University of North Carolina – Wilmington and a Master of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Recent insights

Walmex: Investing in Long-Term Growth Amid Uncertainty

25 March 2025

Chris Piel, CFA, discusses the opportunity Walmart de México (Walmex) offers for long-term investors and evaluates its potential. (4 min read)

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Global Investment Expeditions, Part 2: A Journey Through Scandinavia, Canada and India

22 September 2023

Our international analysts recount learnings and insights from recent travels to Scandinavia, Canada, India and other destinations. Hear their first-hand experiences exploring local markets, researching investment prospects and meeting with management teams. (20 min podcast)

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Global Investment Expeditions — Part 1, Exploring Japanese Culture and the Stock Market

30 August 2023

Our international analysts shared their insights from recent research trips around the world. In this two-part series, they explore Japan, Scandinavia, Canada and India. In Part 1, we focus on Japan.

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