Chesapeake Asset Management | 310 followers on LinkedIn. Chesapeake Asset Management is an independent SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 1998. | Chesapeake Asset Management (CAM) is a privately owned, SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 1998, specializing in alternative investments and portfolio management. Serving individuals, families, endowments, and foundations, CAM combines direct public market investments with selective external managers, offering tailored solutions to meet each client's unique goals. The firm’s founders bring a legacy of investment leadership from prestigious educational and charitable organizations, applying the endowment model of investing to deliver long-term, diversified portfolios to all clients.