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Ben Pierson
Managing Director at Rockbridge
Ben Pierson is the Chief Investment Officer at NLS Advisory Group LLC, a position he has held since March 2021.1 He is based in Madison, New Jersey and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Pierson had a diverse career in investment management:
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Vice President at Wafra (May 2016 - March 2021): He was an Investment Professional and Investment Committee member for the Alternative Investments Division, managing over $12 billion in various public and private market mandates.1
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Research Analyst at The Archstone Partnerships (April 2011 - May 2016): Responsible for due diligence, manager evaluation, and quantitative analysis.1
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Vice President at Cross Shore Capital Management, LLC (March 2005 - May 2011): His duties included creating portfolio models, conducting due diligence calls, and performing quantitative analysis of manager and portfolio performance.1
Education
Pierson has a strong educational background:
- MBA from Cornell University's S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management (2013-2015)1
- BA in Economics from Hamilton College (1996-2000)1
Additional Skills and Achievements
- Proficient in French (professional working proficiency) and elementary proficiency in Russian1
- Winner of the Portfolios with Purpose 2015 Novice Class and 2017 Professional Class competitions1
Ben Pierson's career trajectory demonstrates a strong background in investment management, with particular expertise in alternative investments and portfolio analysis.