CONCENTRIC PRIVATE WEALTH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ERP Portfolio Manager, Investment Management and Research
Andrew Kitchings, CAIA, ERP Portfolio Manager, Investment Management, and Research Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios Assists with asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring Holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designations and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society Holds dual degrees in economics and history with a concentration in East Asian studies from Emory University Has prior experience in positions at LPL and Bank of America
Job Titles:
- Advanced Planning Consultant
Serves as a resource for advisors on financial planning issues, including business, education, estate, social security, and trust planning
Holds a bachelor's degree and JD from Duquesne University and an LLM (Master of Laws) in international human rights from the National University of Ireland
Is currently pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Research Analyst, Equity
Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates research in the international and emerging markets asset classes
Responds to advisor inquiries on equity portfolio construction, individual equity research, and equity portfolio reviews
Holds the FINRA Series 7 securities registration and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation
Holds an MS in finance from Boston College and an MBA in finance from NMIMS in India
Beca has a thoughtful and solution-oriented approach to real-world challenges. Detail-oriented and perpetually caring, she brings an indispensable value to her role as our head of Client Services. We're guessing she developed her diplomacy talents from her Texas childhood as one of seven children, including a twin sister.
A graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance, Beca's experience and passion for the industry grew as she assumed client service roles at various Financial Services and Wealth Management firms in Miami, Dallas, and San Diego.
Beca is certified as a holistic health coach, honing her unique people skills even further. She further broadened her horizons by living in Japan with her husband for three years.
When not shining at client engagement, Beca can be found browsing bookstores, visiting local wineries, and traveling with her husband - they hope to explore Morocco and Portugal next.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer Chairs the Investment Committee and is the primary spokesperson for Commonwealth's investment divisions Shares his comments and thoughts on the economy in his blog, The Independent Market Observer Is a member of of the Appraisal Institute, the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute, and the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Association Holds a BA from Dartmouth College, an MS in real estate from MIT, and an MS in finance from Boston College Has prior experience as the founder of Dartmouth Realty Advisors
Job Titles:
- Manager, Investment Management and Research
Brian McCormick, CIMA® Manager, Investment Management, and Research Manages evaluation, selection, and dissemination of research in the small- and mid-cap asset classes Conducts research and due diligence on exchange-traded products Responds to advisor inquiries on various investment topics, including asset allocation, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and separate account managers Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 securities registrations and the Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®) designation Holds a BS in management from Quinnipiac University Has prior experience in positions at Signator Investors and Putnam Investments
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Investment Management, and Research
Brian Price, CFA® Senior Vice President, Investment Management, and Research Manages the Equity Research and Investment Management teams Oversees asset allocation, fund selection, and overall management of Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program Holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation Holds a BA from Georgetown University Has prior experience as a senior financial advisor associate at Bernstein Investment Research and Management
Chad LaFauci, CFA®, CAIA Director, Real Asset Investment Analyzes, approves, and monitors all products with real assets (e.g., commodities, infrastructure, and real estate) as their underlying investments Manages the Real Assets team, which assists advisors with portfolio construction, as well as individual investment research and analysis Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations Holds a BS in economics from Bates College Has prior experience in a position at Investors Bank & Trust
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager, Investment Management, and Research
Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios
Assists with asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Research Analyst, Equity
Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates research in the large-cap equity asset class
Responds to advisor inquiries on equity portfolio construction, individual equity research, and equity portfolio reviews
Job Titles:
- Sales Executive
- Advanced Planning Consultant
Serves as a resource for advisors on financial planning issues, including trust, estate, business, education, social security, and charitable planning
Has a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts and a JD from the Massachusetts School of Law
Is admitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bar and the State of New Hampshire bar
Job Titles:
- Investment Research Analyst, Real Assets
Facilitates due diligence and research activities on real asset-focused investments
Holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager, Investment Management, and Research
Fred DeBaets Portfolio Manager, Investment Management, and Research Manages Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select Fixed Income SMA strategies Assists with portfolio construction and ideas on fixed income market opportunities Holds a BS in financial management and economics and an MBA from Plymouth State University Has prior experience in fixed income positions at Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns
Job Titles:
- Advanced Planning Consultant
Serves as a resource for advisors on issues involving estate, charitable, tax, social security, and education planning
Holds a bachelor's degree from Endicott College, a JD from the University of San Diego, and an LLM (Master of Laws) in taxation with a focus on estate planning from Boston University and is currently pursuing an MS in financial planning from Bentley University
Holds the Certified Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) certification as well as FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 63 securities registrations
Has prior experience in positions at Bank of America Investment Services/Merrill Lynch and Investors Capital, as well as extensive operations experience at Commonwealth
Job Titles:
- Director, Equity Research
Oversees the Equity Research team, which assists advisors with ongoing due diligence and analysis of equity-based mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, and individual securities
Justin Duft, JD, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC Director, Advanced Planning Is responsible for the strategic direction of the department, as well as providing a resource for advisors on issues involving trust, estate, tax, charitable, social security, business, insurance, and education planning Holds a BS in business administration from Northeastern University; an MSFS from the American College of Financial Services; and a JD, with a focus on estate, trust, and tax law, from New England Law Boston Holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification and the Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designations, as well as Massachusetts life, accident, and health insurance licenses Holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 63 securities registrations Has prior experience in positions at Renaissance Insurance Group, John Hancock, and Ernst & Young
Job Titles:
- CLU®, ChFC® Advanced Planning Consultant
Maureen Baxter, MBA, CLU®, ChFC® Advanced Planning Consultant Serves as a resource for advisors in all areas of financial planning, including executive benefits, as well as high-level insurance planning and social security, estate, and business planning Has an MBA from Plymouth State University Holds the Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant®(ChFC®) designations Has prior experience as a senior advanced marketing and sales development consultant at Life Marketing; has also worked at Western and Southern Financial Group, Lafayette Life Insurance Company, Lincoln Financial Group, and Jefferson Pilot Insurance Company
Job Titles:
- CAIA Investment Risk Analyst
Michael Comiskey, CAIA Investment Risk Analyst Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios Assists with quantitative risk analysis, asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation Holds a BS in economics and finance from Bentley University
Job Titles:
- CFP® Advanced Planning Consultant
Mike Baum, CFP® Advanced Planning Consultant Serves as a resource for our advisors on issues involving financial planning software and charitable, tax, education, and social security planning Holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut School of Business Holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification and FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations Previously held several leadership roles on Commonwealth's data integrity team, most recently as supervisor of the group
Nathan Parker, CFA®, CAIA Senior Investment Research Analyst, Real Assets Facilitates due diligence and research activities on real asset-focused investments (commercial real estate, commodities, infrastructure, and natural resources) Holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations Holds a bachelor's in business administration from California State University, Chico, and a master's in finance from San Diego State University Has prior experience at LPL Financial
Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates research in the fixed income asset class
Patrick Noonan, CFP®, CAP® Team Lead, Advanced Planning Serves as a resource for advisors on issues involving stock option strategies, as well as education, retirement income, social security, estate, and business planning Holds a BS in finance from Fairfield University Holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation, FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, and a life and health insurance license Has prior experience advising clients on financial planning issues at Advest, Merrill Lynch, and Janney Montgomery Scott
Prior to working at Concentric, Pete was an English teacher for seven years at St. Luke Catholic School in McLean, VA. Peter's fascination with finances and knowledge of how prudent planning can lead to a more fulfilling life led him to make a career transition from education to financial services.
Peter resides in Annandale, Virginia. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano and accordion, home brewing, reading history and literature, and participating in historical reenactments.
Peter Essele, CFA®, CAIA, CFP® Manager, Investment Management, and Research Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth's Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification, and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society Holds a BS in industrial economics from Union College Has prior experience in positions at Albany International and Kestner Engineers
Job Titles:
- Investment Research Associate
Supports analysts with due diligence and research activities on mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and equities
Assists the Investment Management team with calculating, analyzing, and updating both internal and external performance and attribution reports
Holds a BS in management, with an emphasis in finance, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is currently a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) candidate (level I)
Rob Swanke, CFA®, CAIA Fixed Income Analyst Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation, the CAIA designation, and the FINRA Series 65 securities registration Holds a BS in finance and accounting from Boston College
Job Titles:
- CAIA Senior Investment Research Analyst, Alternatives
Robert Kane, CAIA Senior Investment Research Analyst, Alternatives Facilitates due diligence and research activities on products within alternative financial strategies (e.g., managed futures, hedge funds, private equity, structured products, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds) Holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 securities registrations and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation Holds a degree from UMass Amherst
Analyzes individual fixed income securities, responds to advisor requests, and assists with fixed income market research
Job Titles:
- CAIA Vice President, Investment Management and Research
Susan Kelly, CAIA Vice President, Investment Management, and Research Analyzes approve and monitor all products within alternative financial strategies (e.g., managed futures, hedge funds, private equity, structured products) on an ongoing basis Manages the Fixed Income Research group, which assists advisors with fixed income portfolio construction and design, as well as identifies potential opportunities in the fixed income market for advisors and their clients Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation Holds a BS in management with a concentration in finance from Purdue University and an MBA from New York University Has prior experience in positions at Citizens Advisors, John Hancock Advisers, and Citigroup/Smith Barney
Job Titles:
- Investment Research Analyst, Equity
Analyzes individual equity securities, responds to advisor red flag requests and assists with mutual fund due diligence
Job Titles:
- Advanced Planning Consultant
Supports advisors in financial planning for their clients, including estate, charitable, and business planning, as well as high-net-worth strategies
Holds a BBA in legal studies from the University of Miami; a JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law; and an LLM (Master of Laws) in international tax and financial services with a certification in wealth management; is pursuing the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification