Robert is a Senior Portfolio Management Director and Executive Director of Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry with Smith Barney’s Downtown Los Angeles office. With over 30 years of experience servicing the financial needs of High Net-Worth Individuals, Bob concentrates on equity portfolio management utilizing strategies to help protect large positions. Such strategies encompass hedging techniques such as equity monetization and put/call collars. He also manages taxable and tax-exempt bond portfolios utilizing his experience and understanding of the capital markets. Robert has helped business owners through the process of selling their businesses and diversifying their proceeds to provide for family or other business ventures. Robert was recognized by Forbes list of Best-In State Advisors in California in 2024 to be #59 on the list.
Prior to his career in the financial services industry, Bob played professional tennis and studied philosophy and theology in a Lutheran Seminary. He still enjoys playing tennis, enjoys golfing and is quite passionate about collecting and sharing great wine with his friends.
2024 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Management Teams
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