MOUNT YALE CAPITAL GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Client Services Associate
Amy joined Mount Yale in 2021 and enjoys facilitating new account opening processes and other custodial account services. She has an extensive background in exceptional customer service in a wide range of industries with special emphasis in training and sales. Amy received her B.A. from Hamline University with a double major in physics and music performance. In her spare time, she enjoys playing in a community band, writing non-fiction, and travelling.
Mr. Moran joined the accounting and finance department at Mount Yale in 2006. In his various roles, he's overseen the administrative and accounting functions for the firm's advisor services, private, and publicly registered family of funds with a focus on providing the best possible experience to investors and their advisors. Prior to Mount Yale, Mr. Moran worked as a licensed certified public accountant for CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann where he specialized in servicing the financial reporting and tax compliance needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs. He holds a Masters in Accountancy from Truman State University in Missouri.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Portfolio / Management & Research
Chris joined Mount Yale in 2004. He currently oversees asset allocation and portfolio construction for Mount Yale clients and is responsible for performing research on traditional and alternative investment strategies. In addition, Chris acts as portfolio manager for Mount Yale's Managed Model Portfolios. He holds a B.S. in Business and Administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
Dave joined Mount Yale in 2019 to conduct quantitative due diligence on the firm's potential and existing investment strategies. Prior to Mount Yale, he worked in data analytics for Motorola Solutions, analyzing software trends to determine code defects and testing errors. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, as well as a Certificate in Quantitative Finance and a Minor in Economics.
David joined Mount Yale in 2007 to work with sophisticated wealth planners to implement investment mandates using strategies and portfolio designs to meet investor goals. David focuses on single-stock risk management, generational wealth transfer, cash-flow strategies, and long term private investing. Previously, he was a senior Advanced Case Designer for ING Life, Co-Director of Internal Life Sales, and Senior Relationship Manager for a large national account. David also directed case design and product selection for a Florida based private wealth firm.
Dawn's background includes various roles at Providence Academy in Plymouth, MN, most recently as a manager of auxiliary and development programs. Dawn began her career in the public finance division of FINOVA Capital Corporation, which provided tax-exempt financing and industrial revenue bond solutions for government entities and 501(c)3 organizations. There she gained experience in financial management, analysis, and strategic planning, as well as serving as a liaison to corporate treasury, accounting and tax functions. Dawn holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University.
Eric is responsible for implementation of investment strategies and management of relationships for key clients and advisors. Prior to joining Mt. Yale in 2000, he worked as a Supervisor for Merrill Lynch, overseeing the stock option plans for Intel, Coke and SBC executives. Eric has a B.S. degree in Finance from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Eric is Series 7 and 66 registered.
Job Titles:
- President
- President of Mount Yale
Mr. Anderson is the President of Mount Yale and co-founded the firm in 1999. Prior to that, Mr. Anderson was a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Investment Manager Search, Evaluation, and Due Diligence at Portfolio Management Consultants, Inc. Mr. Anderson was previously employed with Deloitte & Touche where he specialized in the areas of estate planning, health care, non-profit organizations, and tax and personal finance planning for high net worth individuals. Mr. Anderson holds a B.A. degree from Hamline University in Minnesota and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota School of Law. Mr. Anderson is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Marketing
Greg is an accomplished marketing leader with over twenty years of financial services and agency experience. Over the course of his career, Greg has a proven track record in developing integrated marketing campaigns that help build brands, enhance the customer experience, and drive new business. Prior to joining Mount Yale, Greg was Brand Director at Ameriprise Financial and oversaw the execution of brand strategy for corporate and advisor channels. From 2004 to 2017, he has served in a variety of senior leadership roles at RBC Wealth Management, including Head of U.S. Marketing. Greg holds both an M.B.A. and a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas. He also holds the Series 7, 24 and 66 registrations with the FINRA.
Job Titles:
- Chief Business Development Officer
Jim joined Mount Yale in 2019 and brings with him over 25 years of experience in the Financial Services and Wealth Management industry. He began his career at Raymond James where he established a successful financial advisory practice. In 2004, Jim transitioned to focus on business development where he consulted with more than 200 financial advisors at UBS, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James and Cetera Financial on how to grow their assets under management and maximize the value of their practices.
John joined Mount Yale as an Investment Analyst Intern in January of 2022. John is responsible for performing economic research and investment analysis. Prior to Mount Yale, John was an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Lake Street Capital Markets where he worked both ECM and M&A deals. Precedent to Lake Street, John was a Trading Intern in London at a boutique quantitative hedge fund, IUR Capital. John holds a B.S.B. in Finance from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a minor in Economics.
Mr. Sabre has served as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Mount Yale since 2003. Prior to 2003, Mr. Sabre was a Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns & Co. and Head of the Mezzanine Capital Group. Prior to his position at Bear Stearns, Mr. Sabre was a Managing Director and founding partner of the Merchant Banking division of Credit Agricole. Mr. Sabre also was employed in the investment banking groups of Credit Suisse First Boston and Drexel Burnham Lambert. Mr. Sabre holds a B.S. degree from the Carlson School at the University of Minnesota and an M.B.A. degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Job Titles:
- Director, Advisor Services
- Mount Yale As an Operations Analyst
Lisa joined Mount Yale as an operations analyst in 2007. Prior to that, Lisa worked as a public relations and communications specialist at Supervalu Inc. and B. Dalton Bookseller. She has worked in various writing and editing positions which include television copywriting and as a legislative writer at the Minnesota House of Representatives. Lisa received her B.A. degree in English from St. Catherine University and an M.A. degree in English from Binghamton University. Lisa holds a Series 7 license.
Job Titles:
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Sabre joined Mount Yale in 2003 and oversees compliance, finance, accounting, and administration. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sabre was with JP Morgan in New York, where he worked with the Private Banking Group as well as Latin American Finance Department. For approximately 10 years, Mr. Sabre managed a private equity firm that focused on health care, manufacturing and real estate. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and earned an M.B.A. from The Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Mike came to Mount Yale in 2008 from Merrill Lynch with extensive experience in client services, product management and relationship building, primarily with institutional level and high net worth clients. Mike has a B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in History from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Mike is also Series 7 and 66 licensed.
Nick Bast joined Mount Yale in June of 2022. Prior to Mount Yale he spent time as an intern in the Wealth Management Department at Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust. Nick is originally from Cedar Rapids, IA. He holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Iowa.
Nick joined Mount Yale in 2023 and is responsible for conducting research and analysis on the firm's alternative investments. Prior to Mount Yale, he worked at Nuveen Asset Management as a Performance Analytics Analyst where he calculated performance and analytical data on the firms' underlying portfolios. Nick holds a B.A in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and is currently a CFA Level III candidate.
Ryan joined the investment team at Mount Yale in October 2023. Before joining Mount Yale, he was a Portfolio Manager in the Commercial Banking department at UMB Bank. Prior to his position at UMB, Ryan was a Senior Associate - Investor Relations at Two Harbors Investment Corp. His experience also includes work as an Equity Research Analyst covering the discount retail sector at Craig-Hallum Capital Group, where he led financial modeling and research publication efforts. Ryan holds a B.S. degree in Financial Markets - Finance from the Labovitz School of Business at the University of Minnesota Duluth with a minor in Economics.
Ryan's duties include conducting economic research and investment analysis on the firm's investment vehicles. Prior to Mount Yale, Ryan worked at Travelers Insurance where he analyzed financial statements and business operations to evaluate privately owned companies. He holds a B.A in Actuarial Science from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with minors in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, Mathematics, and Statistics.
Our business development professionals partner with advisors to help enhance the value of their practices. We consult on how you create efficiency, scale your business, and increase revenue by leveraging our firm's portfolio management capabilities, integrated technology tools and back-office support.
Yona is responsible for working with sophisticated financial advisors to implement investment mandates using strategies and portfolio designs to meet investor goals. Yona focuses on portfolio risk management, generational wealth transfer, cash-flow strategies, and long-term investing. Prior to joining Mount Yale, Yona served as a Director of Investment Services for a New York based Independent Advisory firm. Yona holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, issued by IMCA in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business. He is also life insurance licensed, and holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 registrations.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President - Portfolio Manager
Zach joined Mount Yale in 2011 to conduct and oversee research on new investment opportunities. His experience includes evaluating and monitoring traditional, alternative and private investment strategies. Additionally, he has experience transitioning strategies into different investment vehicles. Zach is responsible for sourcing new managers, conducting due diligence on potential managers and ongoing monitoring of current managers and investments. In addition, He serves as a portfolio manager for Mount Yale's Managed Model Portfolios. He holds a B.S. from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.