ADVISER INVESTMENTS - Key Persons
Alden joined Adviser in 2019. He earned his Accredited Wealth Management Advisor SM designation in 2015 and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2016. Alden is passionate about the financial planning process and works directly with clients to review financial plans, manage relationships and ensure that all service needs are executed seamlessly. He started his career in the financial services industry with UBS in 2012 before moving to The Harvest Group as a wealth management advisor. Alden graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2004 with a B.S. in economics. He lives in Wrentham, MA, with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Henry.
Job Titles:
- Regional Vice President, Wealth Management
Alex works with clients to create, implement and monitor a financial plan to achieve their goals. Prior to joining Adviser Investments in 2013, Alex worked at Columbia Management, most recently as a regional vice president. While there, he educated financial advisors on a variety of investment strategies. Alex has been a member of the investment community since 2006 and started his career as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial. He earned a B.S. in business administration from Ithaca College. Alex resides with his wife and three children in Burlington, MA.
Job Titles:
- Director of Financial Planning
Andrew joined Adviser in 2018. He works closely with wealth advisors to develop tailored strategies for each client's unique situation. Andrew graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in economics and began his financial career as a portfolio analyst at Wingate Wealth Advisors. After gaining investment management experience, Andrew decided to focus exclusively on personal financial planning. He has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2017 and earned a master's degree in personal financial planning from the College for Financial Planning in 2020. He has particular interest in behavioral finance and how to effectively plan for the different stages of life. Andrew lives with his wife in Woburn, MA, and enjoys playing guitar, reading, and spending time with his friends and family.
Andrew has been helping families achieve their financial goals for over 15 years. Prior to joining Adviser in 2021, Andrew was a vice president and financial consultant for Charles Schwab. Andrew graduated from Hamilton College with a B.S. in economics, and he currently resides in Somerville with his wife and two children. He is an avid fisherman and golfer in his spare time.
Job Titles:
- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
Brad joined Adviser Investments in 2017 upon its acquisition of Braver Wealth Management. Prior to working with Braver, he spent 12 years at Fidelity. As vice president and senior account executive in Fidelity's private client group, he oversaw client relationships totaling more than $1.4 billion. Brad earned a B.A. in economics from Colorado State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a member of the Financial Planning Association and a ten-time winner of the Boston magazine Five Star Wealth Manager award. He lives with his wife and two children in Waban, MA.
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- Relationship Manager
- Wealth Advisor
Brennan received his B.S. in finance from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Prior to beginning his career at Adviser in 2019, Brennan worked as an investment analyst at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors, a Minnesota-based RIA. In his current role, Brennan is responsible for ensuring that client service needs are met. Brennan is an avid sportsman and particularly enjoys soccer, golf and cycling. He resides in Boston with his fiancée, Diana.
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- Member of the Tax Services Team
- Managing Director of Adviser
- Managing Director, Corporate Development
Brian is the managing director of Adviser's corporate development unit. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and executing merger and acquisition opportunities on behalf of the firm and working closely with candidates to ensure their goals are achieved once they merge with Adviser Investments. Prior to joining the company in 2021, Brian led the M&A and business development group at Emigrant Partners, a strategic investment platform focused on the independent wealth space. Brian also spent time with Bregal Sagemount, a leading growth equity The amount of money that would be returned to shareholders if a company's assets were sold off and all its debt repaid. fund, and Focus Financial Partners. He received his B.S. in finance from St. John's University. His interests include basketball, chess, meditation and spending time with friends and family.
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- Chief Technology Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
Carlos serves as chief technology officer of Adviser Investments. He joined Adviser in 2023 to lead its technology and digital transformation strategy. Previously, Carlos was CIO of Allstate Identity Protection. He spent most of his career at Motorola Solutions, where he held technology leadership and engineering roles in healthcare/wellness, global sales and public safety solutions.
Carlos has over 25 years of experience in technology with a track record of successfully implementing flexible technology architectures to enable business outcomes. He is known for scaling for growth while reducing costs, expanding revenue and building highly effective teams.
Carlos is a veteran of the USMC. He holds an MBA and a B.S. in management information systems and finance from the University of Arizona. He resides in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife and two sons.
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Portfolio Manager
- Director of Portfolio Management
Charlie is portfolio manager for Adviser Investments' dividend A cash payment to investors who own stock in the company. growth strategies, and he serves as a member of the firm's Senior Investment Committee. He joined Adviser Investments in 2017 upon its acquisition of Braver Wealth Management. An engineer by training, Charlie has more than a decade of investment experience and his commentary on the economy, markets and dividend stocks A financial instrument giving the holder a proportion of the ownership and earnings of a company. has appeared in Barron's, Forbes and Investor's Business Daily. Prior to joining Braver in 2006, he held positions with Boston Engineering Corporation and Parametric Technology Corp. as a consultant to technology and manufacturing firms. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. Charlie is a five-time recipient of Boston magazine's Five Star Wealth Manager award. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 2008 and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2011. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the Boston Securities Analysts Society (BSAS).
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- Client Service
- Client Service Associate
Chase joined Adviser Investments in 2022 as a client service associate. He started his career in 2017 at Equality Asset Management, where he was the firm's first employee. In 2020, Chase founded the Driving Force Podcast, where he interviews elite performers across sports, business, and wellness. His guests have included retired Navy SEALs, CEOs of billion-dollar companies, and Ironman World Champions. He graduated from Bentley University in 2017 with a B.S. in Finance.
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Senior Vice President, Fixed Income Manager
Chris manages Adviser Investments' fixed income portfolios and is a member of the Portfolio Review Committee. He joined Adviser Investments upon the firm's 2011 acquisition of Kobren Insight Management (KIM), where he'd served as vice president and fixed income manager since 2001. Prior to joining KIM, Chris was a vice president in the Private Client Services Group of Robertson Stephens, where he designed and implemented fixed income portfolios for high-net-worth clients. Chris was also the head fixed income trader for Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette's New England region. Chris is a 2013 recipient of the Boston magazine Five Star Wealth Manager award. He graduated from Northeastern University.
Chris Mirick - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
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- General Counsel
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- SVP
Chris has spent 25 years helping organizations adapt for the future and identify and seize opportunities for growth. He is a dedicated leader who thrives on solving complex problems and is passionate about advancing the client experience. Prior to joining Adviser Investments as General Counsel in 2020, and subsequently being named interim CEO in 2021, Chris was General Counsel at True North Venture Partners, a venture capital fund specializing in environmental sustainability issues. Before that, he was a partner in two international law firms, focusing on complex corporate transactions and restructurings in industries including energy, telecom, hotel management, health care, retail, software, internet security and biotechnology. Chris' passion for positive change was recognized, in 2017, with the David Abraham Grossman Fund for Social Justice Award, a fund at Harvard Law School created to enable lawyers to work with community organizations to encourage social change. Chris received a B.A in economics and history (summa cum laude) from Amherst College, and a J.D. (magna cum laude) from Harvard Law School. He is the co-author of Strategies for Creditors in Bankruptcy Proceedings (now in its seventh edition) and has published several peer reviewed articles. He currently serves on the board of directors of the National Celiac Association and of Greater Boston Legal Services. Chris spends his free time hiking and backpacking, particularly in Baxter State Park in Maine, and working on perfecting a gluten-free beer. He lives in Wellesley, MA with his wife and two children.
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- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Managing Director, Business Development
- Senior Wealth Management Executive
Chris Thom is a senior wealth management executive with 25 years of industry experience. He has a passion for delivering superior results by equipping advisor teams with a disciplined financial planning approach that creates exceptional client experiences. Chris was a financial advisor before entering leadership roles at USAA, Charles Schwab and most recently Edelman Financial Engines. His tenure at Charles Schwab culminated in the leadership of Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory (now known as Schwab Wealth Advisory), a Schwab-owned registered investment advisor with over 800 employees and $125 billion in assets under management. Most recently at Edelman Financial Engines, Chris led the West Division of financial advisor teams, which included over 150 advisors in 49 offices across the western United States.
Chris holds several professional certifications and designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, Chartered Financial Consultant®, Chartered Life Underwriter® and Certified Wealth Strategist®. He holds a Life/Health Insurance license, and he previously held FINRA Series 24 and Series 7 licenses.
Chris lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with his wife and three children. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Chris is an avid college football and basketball fan when not watching his own kids compete at soccer, golf and cheer.
Job Titles:
- Wealth Advisor
- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
Chris specializes in investment management consulting for affluent individuals and families. He joined Adviser upon its acquisition of Kobren Insight Management (KIM) in 2011. Prior to joining KIM in 2009, Chris worked at Fidelity Investments in both San Francisco and Boston, most recently as the director of executive services, educating and guiding corporate executives on equity The amount of money that would be returned to shareholders if a company's assets were sold off and all its debt repaid. compensation exercise strategies. In 2023, he was honored in Boston magazine for the 11th time as a Five Star Wealth Manager. Chris earned his B.A. from Saint Michael's College and his MBA from the University of San Francisco. He got his start in the financial services industry in 1997. He has received the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor SM designation and the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation.
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Research Analyst
Chris joined Adviser in 2023 as a research analyst. His seven years of industry experience began at Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors where he served as a fixed income analyst responsible for analysis of investment grade corporate credit, municipal bonds A financial instrument representing an IOU from the borrower to the lender. Bond issuers promise to pay bond holders a given amount of interest for a pre-determined amount of time until the loan is repaid in full (otherwise known as the maturity date). Bonds can have a fixed or floating interest rate. Fixed-rate bonds pay out a pre-determined amount of interest each year, while floating-rate bonds can pay higher or lower interest each year depending on prevailing market interest rates., and private placements for the insurance General Account in addition to core bond A financial instrument representing an IOU from the borrower to the lender. Bond issuers promise to pay bond holders a given amount of interest for a pre-determined amount of time until the loan is repaid in full (otherwise known as the maturity date). Bonds can have a fixed or floating interest rate. Fixed-rate bonds pay out a pre-determined amount of interest each year, while floating-rate bonds can pay higher or lower interest each year depending on prevailing market interest rates. and limited duration mutual funds. He then worked at CAPTRUST in several roles spanning direct support of advisors, change-management relevant to building consistent processes for individual equity The amount of money that would be returned to shareholders if a company's assets were sold off and all its debt repaid. security management, and full-time equity analysis.
Chris completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Anselm College with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics, along with accounting. He earned an M.S. in finance and an M.B.A. in management from the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. Chris is currently enrolled in the Financial Planning Certificate Program at DePaul University.
Job Titles:
- Wealth Advisor
- Member of the Wealth Management Team
As a member of the wealth management team, Cody collaborates with clients to develop a holistic financial plan to achieve their unique long-term goals. Prior to joining the firm, Cody spent his career at Fidelity Investments, where he created and implemented financial plans for his clients.
Cody graduated from Eastern Illinois University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance. In 2022, he obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. In his free time, Cody enjoys trail running, archery, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, where he currently resides.
Connor works directly with individual clients to manage their accounts and ensure all service needs and concerns are met. He earned a B.S. in finance and minors in actuarial sciences and history from Bentley University. Prior to joining Adviser Investments in 2020, Connor was a wealth management associate at UBS Private Wealth Management and One Charles Private Wealth, where he worked with financial planners to assist clients and attained his Series 65 license. He lives in South Boston and likes playing hockey, skiing, surfing and golfing.
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- Business Analyst
- Member of the Client Service Team
Cory is responsible for conducting financial modeling and analysis around M&A deal structures and participating in all aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing, relationship management, due diligence, negotiations and pre-integration. Prior to joining Adviser in 2022, Cory worked as a practice management consultant at Commonwealth Financial Network. He graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts. Cory enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. A Vermont native, he now lives in Charlestown, MA.
David joined Adviser in 2014. As a wealth advisor, he is responsible for keeping up with changes in clients' financial situations or planning needs and reviewing client portfolios on a routine basis. Prior to joining Adviser, David worked as a registered representative within the John Hancock Financial Network and as an investment consultant for FactSet Research Systems. Most recently, he was an associate for LPL Financial advisor in Boston. He graduated from Babson College in 2010 with a B.S. in business management with a concentration in finance. David has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2016 and obtained the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor TM designation in 2023. He is a board member of the NexGen committee of the New England chapter of the Financial Planning Association. In 2023, he was recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager by Boston magazine. David lives in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston with his Dalmatian, Santino. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, admiring vintage cars and cheering on his favorite Boston sports teams.
As a wealth advisor, Diana is responsible for maintaining client relationships, recommending suitable investment strategies and developing tailored financial plans. Prior to joining Adviser in 2016, Diana worked on the client service teams at Income Research + Management and Windhaven Investments. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in biology and chemistry, she has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional since 2020 and she earned her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation in 2021. In 2023, she was named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Boston magazine. Diana is an avid runner and teaches group fitness classes in her spare time.
Dina works directly with clients to respond to all of their account needs, including recommending suitable investment strategies, providing comprehensive financial planning solutions, and expediting day-to-day transactions. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Adviser in 2014. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a member of the Financial Planning Association. Previously, Dina lived in Canada and worked as an account manager at the Royal Bank of Canada. She also worked as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Dina has spent most of her life living and working abroad, and she studied in New Zealand, Italy and Egypt. She holds a B.A. in political science from the American University in Cairo. In 2023, she was honored in Boston magazine for the third time as a Five Star Wealth Manager. Prior to joining the financial services industry, she taught primary and secondary students in the United Arab Emirates.
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- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Research Analyst
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- Chief Administrative Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
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- Head of Client Operations & Services
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- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Quantitative Investments Manager
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- Wealth Advisor
- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Member of the Tax Services Team
- Vice President of Planning and Taxation
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- Member of the Tax Services Team
- Senior Tax Associate
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- Member of the Client Service Team
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Senior Portfolio Manager
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- Partner, Wealth Advisor / Investment Management
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- Director of Client Service
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- Member of the Tax Services Team
- Tax & Family Office Coordinator / Corporate Development
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- Member of the Tax Services Team
- Manager, Corporate Development
Nikhil is responsible for conducting financial modeling and analysis around M&A deal structures and participating in all aspects of the M&A process, including sourcing, relationship management, due diligence, negotiations and pre-integration. Before joining Adviser Investments in 2019, Nikhil worked in wealth management at Northwestern Mutual. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2016 with a B.S. in actuarial mathematics. Nikhil likes being outdoors, playing sports, traveling and cooking. Having grown up in Massachusetts, he now resides in Watertown, MA.
For more information on the awards and recognitions referenced above, please visit https://www.adviserinvestments.com/awards-and-recognitions/.
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- Director of Estate and Trust Services
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- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Wealth Advisor
- Partner, Wealth Advisor
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- Wealth Advisor
- Partner, Wealth Advisor
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- Member of the Executive Leadership Team
- Managing Director, Wealth Management
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- Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor
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- Member of the Client Service Team
- Project Manager
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- Member of the Investment Management Team
- Trader