The People Behind A Patient Prospector
Our work is grounded in decades of experience and guided by a commitment to independent thinking, fundamental research, and long-term investing.
Behind every issue is a team of experienced investment professionals who believe successful investing requires patience, discipline, curiosity, and a willingness to look beyond conventional wisdom.
Meet the people who bring this philosophy to life.
John Buckingham
Editor
With nearly 40 years of investment management experience, John leads Value87's Investment Team and conducts in-depth research and market analysis. He provides tailored investment guidance to a wide range of individual clients and their families.
From 2002 to 2026, John was the editor of The Prudent Speculator, a top-rated value-investing newsletter with a nearly 50-year legacy as a trusted resource for do-it-yourself investors.
John is a recognized industry contributor who regularly speaks at prominent financial industry seminars and events. He has been featured in Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch and Forbes, and has been a guest on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business.
Jason Clark, CFA
Contributing Editor
Jason oversees investment strategies and works with individuals and families to pursue their long-term financial goals.
Previously, Jason served in research, portfolio manager and Investment Committee roles. He also contributed regularly to The Prudent Speculator and writes for A Patient Prospector.
A former United States Navy servicemember, Jason earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, summa cum laude, from the University of West Florida. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Orange County.
Christopher Quigley, CFA
Contributing Editor
Chris oversees Value87’s quantitative operations, technology and technical infrastructure. He designed and manages the firm’s quantitative framework, leads the development of asset allocation tools and helps shape client-focused investment solutions.
Previously, Chris conducted fundamental research, identified investment opportunities and developed company, industry, and macroeconomic models. He also contributed regularly to The Prudent Speculator and writes for A Patient Prospector.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Southern California. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Orange County.