Ben Pierson is a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience across various investment firms. Currently the Chief Investment Officer at NLS Advisory Group LLC, he previously served as a Vice President in the Alternative Investments Division at Wafra, managing over $24 billion in assets. Prior to that, he was a senior analyst with Archstone Partners and a Research Analyst with fund of hedge funds group Cross Shore Capital, incorporating his strong knowledge of hedge fund strategies. He also held various financial consulting and sales roles at Marsh & McLennan Co. and Sanford Bernstein & Co. With a BA in Economics from Hamilton College and an MBA from Cornell University – S.C. Johnson Graduate School, his skills are highly sought after in the world of finance.