David Norton Goodson

Mr. David N.
Goodson, CFA MBA, is a Co-Founder, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at Proffitt & Goodson, Inc. He has more than 35 years of experience working with wealthy families and foundations on a broad range of investment issues, including security selection, portfolio design, and implementation of investment management best practices.
As the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, he plays a key role in determining asset allocation and investment strategies for the firm.
He is currently a board member and the investment committee chair for the Holston Foundation, a board member and treasurer of Scenic Knoxville, Inc., and the chair of the Church Street UMC Endowment Committee.
Prior to forming Proffitt & Goodson, Inc. in 1986, Mr. Goodson was a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., providing financial consulting and investment advice to high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Mr. Goodson earned a BS and a MBA in economics and finance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
He is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals who hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.