Michael Bristow, MSFA

Managing Partner - Tamalpais Asset Management

Michael Bristow, MSFA is a seasoned finance executive with over 25 years of experience in financial management. He is a strategic thought leader who has served in various positions as an Investment Advisor, CFO, Portfolio Manager, Senior Equity Derivatives Trader, and Vice President in different organizations.

Michael has a Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and earned his Master's of Science in Financial Analysis from the University of San Francisco.

Prior to serving as Managing Partner at Tamalpais Asset Management, LLC, Michael was instrumental in building the equity, options, and futures trading infrastructure of two successful regional institutional trading desks. Additionally, he served as a Buyside Portfolio & Risk Manager at Infinium Securities where he managed the dispersion strategies for a multi-million dollar hedge fund.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Marin Boys and Girls Club and the Presidio YMCA and is a member of the San Francisco Security Traders Association. Michael also enjoys volunteering for Special Olympics.

Experience

Managing Partner at Tamalpais Asset Management, LLC (February 2017 - Present)

Investment Advisor at Perigon Partners (May 2016 - November 2016), Founder and Managing Partner at Tandem Strategic Management, LLC (May 2011 - May 2016), CFO at Spencer's Market (December 2012 - December 2013), Managing Director and Head of Institutional Stock & Options Trading at SageTrader, LLC (2009 - 2012), Vice President - Institutional Options Sales Trader at Portsmouth Financial Services (2007 - 2009), Portfolio Manager at Infinium Capital (2006 - 2007), Research Associate at Deutsche Bank (2005 - 2006), Analyst at VantagePoint Venture Partners (2004 - 2005), Senior Equity Derivatives Trader at Timber Hill/Interactive Brokers (1999 - 2004)

Education

Master's of Science Financial Analysis, University of San Francisco, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, San Rafael High School