Christopher M. Hugar

Christopher M. Hugar is a Faculty Fellow at Niagara University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate finance courses including Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Investments, and Derivative Securities. He brings extensive industry experience from roles at Wilmington Trust (M&T Bank subsidiary) and Nottingham Advisors, specializing in wealth management, investment analytics, and client consultation.

Education and Credentials:

• MBA, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
• BS in Finance and Economics, Canisius College
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) certification

His expertise spans corporate finance, investment strategies, fixed-income analytics, and derivative securities, informed by his background in wealth management and institutional client services. He maintains active industry engagement through memberships in the CFA Society Buffalo, Financial Planning Association of Western New York, and Western New York Estate Planning Council.