Our affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network® gives us access to a team of investment research specialists. They aid us in our efforts to serve you well!
Aaron Gigliotti
Investment Research Analyst – Investment Management and Research
- Supporting analysts and senior analysts with ad-hoc investment research requests and administrative functions.
- Researching and analyzing mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments and summarizing findings.
- Responding to inquiries from Commonwealth’s advisors on investment topics and products.
- Providing assistance with asset allocation, portfolio construction, case design, and consultation.
- Holds a BSBA with a concentration in finance from Boston University
Andrew Kitchings
Mgr., Investment Due Diligence – Investment Management and Research
- Helps oversee Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios
- Assists with asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
- Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Energy Risk Professional (ERP), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designations and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society
- Holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations
- Earned dual degrees in economics and history with a concentration in East Asian studies from Emory University
- Has prior experience in positions at LPL Financial and Bank of America
Brad McMillan
Managing Principal, Chief Investment Officer - Executive Management - Investment Management and Research
- Chairs the Investment Committee and is the primary spokesperson for Commonwealth's investment divisions
- Shares his comments and thoughts on the economy in his blog, The Independent Market Observer
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder
- Earned a BA from Dartmouth College, an MS in real estate from MIT, and an MS in finance from Boston College
- Has prior experience as the founder of Dartmouth Realty Advisors
Brian McCormick
Dir., Investment Management and Research – Investment Management and Research
- Manages evaluation, selection, and dissemination of research in the small- and mid-cap asset classes
- Conducts research and due diligence on exchange-traded products
- Responds to advisor inquiries on various investment topics, including asset allocation, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and separate account managers
- Holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and the FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 securities registrations
- Earned a BS in management from Quinnipiac University
- Has more than 22 years of industry experience including at positions at Signator Investors and Putnam Investments
Brian Price
Managing Principal, Investment Mgmt. and Research - Executive Management - Investment Management and Research
- Manages the Research team
- Oversees asset allocation, fund selection, and overall management of Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations
- Earned a BA from Georgetown University
- Has prior experience as a senior financial advisor associate at Bernstein Investment Research and Management
Chad LaFauci
VP, Alternative Investments - Investment Management and Research - San Diego Team
- Analyzes, approves, and monitors all alternative investments products (e.g., private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, and commodities)
- Manages the Alternative Investments team, which assists advisors with portfolio construction, as well as individual investment research and analysis
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and the FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations
- Earned a BS in economics from Bates College
Chris Fasciano
Senior Portfolio Manager – Investment Management and Research
- Oversees Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios
- Assists with asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
- Responds to advisor inquiries about their own model portfolios
- Earned a BA in economics from Bates College and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Has more than 20 years of experience in small- and mid-cap stock research and managing small- and mid-cap value portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth clients
Eli Cronin
Investment Research Associate – Investment Management and Research
- Researching and analyzing alternative investment products and writing comprehensive research reports, performing initial and ongoing due diligence on alternative investments, and responding to inquiries from Commonwealth’s advisors on investment topics and products
- Holds a Master of Finance in Alternative Investments degrees from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erik Domolky
Portfolio Manager – Investment Management and Research
- Assists in managing the municpal bond SMAs under the PPS Select program.
- Conducts reserach on fixed income investments for advisors.
- Creates regular market and eocnomic commentary.
- Earned a bachelor's degree in economics from UMass, an MBA from Boston University, and FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 53, and 63 securities registrations.
James McAllister
VP, Equity Research - Investment Management and Research
Jim oversees the Equity Research team, which assists advisors with ongoing due diligence and analysis of equity-based mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and individual securities. Jim and the Equity team also manage the Preferred Portfolio Services® Select Equity Income SMA models. Jim earned a BS in finance from Lehigh University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Prior to Commonwealth, he was a fundamental equity research analyst for Loomis, Sayles & Company and a research analyst at State Street Global Advisors in the U.S. active quantitative group.
Joe Dunn
Investment Research Analyst – Investment Management and Research
- Analyzes fixed income portfolios & individual fixed income securities, responds to advisor requests, and assists with fixed income market research
- Earned a BS in Finance from UMass Amherst
John Rooney
Managing Principal, San Diego - Executive Management - Investment Management and Research - San Diego Team
John came to Commonwealth in 1988 after spending five years as a vice president at Moseley Securities in Boston. Arriving to work in the Product department, John handled mutual funds, many partnerships, commodities, variable annuities, qualified plans, and individual issues. Over time, he has helped engineer the growth of not only the Product department but also Commonwealth as a whole and is relied upon by all parties for his advice and perspective on the direction of the firm. John opened and now manages Commonwealth's West Coast office in San Diego, California. He has been a guest on numerous television shows and nationally syndicated radio programs. He is a graduate of Colby College with a BA in government and attended Harvard Business School's OPM Key Executives Program. In 2015, John was elected to the Financial Services Institute (FSI) board of directors, and he assumed the role of FSI board chair in 2020. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations. Besides voraciously reading about the financial industry and markets, John enjoys wine; golfing; following his hometown Philadelphia sports teams (especially the Eagles); and, most of all, spending time with his wife, Janice, and three kids, Chase, Josie, and Kellen.
Justin Cleare
Senior Investment Research Analyst
Michael Legacy
Alternative Investments Consultant – Investment Management and Research
Mike joined Commonwealth in August 2014 and has held roles in the Service Center, Compliance, and Investment Consulting Services (now Investment Advisory Consulting). As an alternative investments consultant, Mike works with our advisors in educating, understanding, and selecting alternative investments across Commonwealth’s platform. Before joining Commonwealth, Mike was a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He attended UCLA, where he majored in history, and then earned his MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. Mike holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, and 66 securities registrations. Before entering the financial services field, he was a golf course general manager for American Golf. He enjoys golf and soccer and coaches his daughter’s soccer teams. Mike alsoloves movies and is a Disney fan. He loves taking the family to Disneyland—his favorite ride is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Nate Parker
Senior Investment Research Analyst - Investment Management and Research - San Diego Team
Nathan joined Commonwealth in September 2013 as an investment research analyst, and in 2016, he was promoted to senior investment research analyst. In this role, Nathan facilitates our due diligence and research activities on real asset-focused investments (i.e., commercial real estate, commodities, infrastructure, and natural resources). Nathan earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Chico, and his master’s degree in finance from San Diego State University. He has his FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and the CFA® and CAIA designations. Before joining Commonwealth, Nathan worked for LPL Financial and was an M&A associate intern at Bainbridge Capital. In his spare time, Nathan enjoys golfing, surfing, skiing, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Peter Essele
SVP, Investment Management and Research - Investment Management and Research
- Oversees asset allocation, fund selection, and overall management of Commonwealth’s discretionary platform, Preferred Portfolio Services® Select
- Holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society
- Holds the FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations
- Earned a BS in industrial economics from Union College
- Has prior experience in positions at Albany International and Kestner Engineers
Peter Roberto
Senior Investment Research Analyst – InvestmentManagement and Research
- Provides due diligence and research activities on International mutual funds, exchange traded-funds, and equities
- Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates research in the Global and Foreign Large Cap, EM and Foreign SMID markets asset classes
- Assists the Investment Management team with calculating, analyzing, and updating both internal and external performance and attribution reports
- Earned a BS in management, with an emphasis in finance, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is currently a Level II Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) candidate
Rob Kane
Mgr., Alternative Investments - Investment Management and Research
Rob joined Commonwealth in July 2013 and is currently a senior investment research analyst. Rob facilitates due diligence and research activities on products within alternative financial strategies, such as managed futures, hedge funds, private equity, structured products, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. Rob earned his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 securities registrations and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he spent the majority of his career at the global wirehouses in Boston, where he specialized in investment analysis and portfolio management. Rob’s analysis experience led him to a niche focus in alternative investments.
Rob Swanke
Senior Investment Research Analyst – Investment Management and Research
- Analyzes individual fixed income securities and structured products, responds to advisor requests, and assists with fixed income market research
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and the FINRA Series 65 securities registration
- Earned a BS in finance and accounting from Boston College
Sam Millette
Dir., Fixed Income – Investment Management and Research
- Oversees the team's fixed income research initiatives, responds to advisor inquiries, analyzes individual bonds, and creates market research and commentary
- Earned a BA in economics from Tufts University and is a member of the CFA Society Boston
Sara Bray
Investment Research Analyst – Investment Management and Research
- Conducts due diligence and research activities on various mutual funds, ETFs, or individual securities as a member of the fixed income team
- Assists the Investment Management and Research team with updating both internal and external attribution reports
- Holds a BS in Finance from Bentley University
Sarah Hargreaves
Platform Manager - Investment Management and Research
- Provides advanced technical, consultative, and platform-based support on a variety of topics to advisors and clients, particularly as it relates to Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® (PPS) Select program.
- Holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations
- Earned a degree from Elon University
Thomas Sampson
Investment Management Associate – Investment Management and Research
Thomas joined Commonwealth in May 2022 as an intern on the Investment Management and Research team. In this role, he supports analysts with due diligence and research activities across various asset classes. He also assists with aggregating and presenting daily, weekly, and monthly investment analysis and performance reporting. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Thomas worked as a sales operations intern for Catchpoint Systems and as a state house tour guide for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is currently pursuing a degree in finance from Suffolk University. In his spare time, he enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading about history, investing, and philosophy, cooking and trying new cuisines, and spending time by the water. He’s a first-generation college student and is passionate about helping others understand and take control of their finances.
Tom Logue
Investment Research Analyst – Investment Management and Research
Tom joined Commonwealth in September 2022 as an investment research analyst. In this role, he researches and analyzes equity-based investments, summarizes findings, and compiles comprehensive research and recommendation reports. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Tom managed his own digital asset hedge fund called Mission Fifth Capital and worked for State Street in their global markets division. He also worked part-time contributing stock write-ups to investorplace.com. He holds a bachelor’s degree in businessadministration from Saint Michael’s College and a CFA designation.
Outside of work Tom enjoys playing golf, spending time at the beach with his family and friends, and traveling internationally.
Tom Scarlata
Senior Fixed Income Analyst – Investment Management and Research
- Provides due diligence activities on fixed income mutual funds and exchange traded funds. Evaluates and selects fixed income managers for the mutual fund recommended list.
- Assists the Investment Research team in the production of the mutual fund recommended list and other advisor facing content.
- Earned a BS in Finance from Bentley University and is currently a Level II Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) candidate
Wayne Richardson
Investment Research Analyst - Investment Management and Research
- Provides due diligence and research activities on Mid and Small Cap mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and equities
- Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates research in the Mid Cap and Small Cap equity asset classes
- Assists the Investment Management team with calculating, analyzing, and updating internal performance reports
- Earned a bachelor’s in economics from UConn and is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation holder