Charles Knudsen

CHARLES KNUDSEN, III is Portfolio Manager of the ARK Balanced Portfolio,
with almost $400 million total assets under management. He has been with
ARK Funds for more than 13 years and is experienced in all facets of
investment management. Mr. Knudsen is especially knowledgeable in
investing for both capital appreciation and current income. In addition
to the portfolio he manages, he is Senior Portfolio Manager for key,
tax-free institutional accounts, including pension and profit-sharing
plans, foundations and endowments. Mr. Knudsen is also the auto and auto
parts, publishing, broadcasting, newspapers, entertainment and leisure,
restaurants, home products and personal care Investment Analyst at
Allied Investment Advisors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke
University and a Master’s degree from George Washington University-DC
and northern Virginia.