Todd B. Richter, a renowned Wall Street healthcare analyst and Kelley School MBA alumnus, recently made a monumental estate commitment exceeding $5 million to his alma mater. This transformative contribution has established the Todd Richter Fund, a visionary initiative designed to bolster academic excellence across five key endowments within the Kelley School.
The Richter Fund is a testament to Richter’s dedication to advancing finance education. It allocates resources to two professorships for securities analysis experts and offers graduate fellowships for students demonstrating exceptional interest in finance and securities studies. Additionally, the fund supports the Graduate Finance Department and the Dean’s Office, ensuring robust academic leadership. A unique feature of the fund is its provision for redistributing any remaining resources equally among the four core areas. Kelley School Dean Daniel C. Smith highlighted Richter’s generosity as a reflection of the school’s core values. Beyond financial contributions, Richter actively participates in mentoring students, engaging in research discussions, and supporting initiatives like the Reese Fund board and case competition judging. Smith views the Richter Fund as an enduring source of inspiration for the Kelley community.