Faculty Profile
Jonathan Pliszka
Lecturer
Jonathan Pliszka has been a faculty member at the University of Kentucky since 2024, teaching Investment Analysis, and instructing both the MSF Student Managed Investment Fund and the ESG Student Managed Fund, where he oversees students managing several million dollars on behalf of the University of Kentucky endowment. Jonathan also serves as the faculty advisor for the Finance Society and the UK Stock Pitch Competition.
Prior to joining UK, Jonathan spent over 15 years in the finance industry, with roles including Senior Vice President at Morningstar and Associate at Goldman Sachs. His experience spans asset allocation, investment research, and portfolio construction, with a focus on advising institutional investors and financial advisors.
Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University and an MBA from the University of Kentucky.
In addition to his role at the University of Kentucky, Jonathan operates High Knoll Wealth Advisors, a fee-only, fiduciary wealth management practice.