Our partnership with Commonwealth Financial Network®, a leading independent broker/dealer, provides us access to a team of investment research specialists who assist us in our efforts to provide you with the best possible service. Each of the professionals on this team brings a breadth of experience in the industry and within his or her own specialization. Learn more about the Commonwealth team below.
Brad McMillan, CFA®CAIA, MAI
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Brad McMillan, CFA®CAIA, MAI
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
- 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 Member of the Appraisal Institute, the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute, and the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Association
- Holds 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 Price, CFA®
Vice President, Investment Management and Research
Brian Price, CFA®
Vice President, Investment Management and Research
- Manages the Equity Research and Investment Management teams
- Oversees asset allocation, fund selection, and overall management of Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program
- Holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation
- Holds a BA from Georgetown University
- Has prior experience as a senior financial advisor associate at Bernstein Investment Research & Management
Wayne Richardson
Research Analyst, Equity
Wayne Richardson
Research Analyst, Equity
- 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
Chad LaFauci, CFA®, CAIA
Director, Real Assets
Chad LaFauci, CFA®, CAIA
Director, Real Assets
- Analyzes, approves, and monitors all products with real assets (e.g., commodities, infrastructure, and real estate) as their underlying investments
- Manages the Real Assets team, which assists advisors with portfolio construction, as well as individual investment research and analysis
- Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations and Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations
- Holds a BS in economics from Bates College
- Has prior experience in a position at Investors Bank & Trust
Jim McAllister, CFA®
Director, Equity Research
Jim McAllister, CFA®
Director, Equity Research
- Oversees the Equity Research team, which assists advisors with ongoing due diligence and analysis of equity-based mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, and individual securities
- Guides the ongoing implementation and execution of the team’s investment philosophies and process
- Responds to advisor inquiries on equity portfolio construction, individual equity research, and equity portfolio reviews
- Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation
- Holds a BS in finance from Lehigh University
- Has prior experience as a research analyst at Loomis Sayles and State Street Global Advisors in the U.S. quantitative group
Fred DeBaets
Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
Fred DeBaets
Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
- Manages Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select Fixed Income SMA (Separately Managed Account) strategies
- Assists with portfolio construction and ideas on fixed income market opportunities
- Holds a BS in financial management and economics and an MBA from Plymouth State University
- Has prior experience in fixed income positions at Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns
Sara Bray
Research Associate, Investment Management and Research
Sara Bray
Research Associate, Investment Management and Research
- Supports analysts on the fixed income team with due diligence and research activities on various mutual funds, ETFs , or individual securities
- Assists the Investment Management and Research team with updating both internal and external attribution reports
- Holds a BS in Finance from Bentley University
Peter Essele, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®
Portfolio Manager, Investment Management and Research
Peter Essele, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®
Portfolio Manager, Investment Management and Research
- Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios
- Holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 53, and 66 securities registrations
- Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, as well as the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society
- Holds a BS in industrial economics from Union College
- Has prior experience in positions at Albany International and Kestner Engineers
Chris Fasciano
Portfolio Manager, Investment Management and Research
Chris Fasciano
Portfolio Manager, Investment Management and Research
- Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which 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
- Holds a BA in economics from Bates College and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Has 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
Aaron Gigliotti
Research Associate, Investment Management and Research
Aaron Gigliotti
Research Associate, 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, CAIA, ERP
Senior Investment Research Analyst
Andrew Kitchings, CAIA, ERP
Senior Investment Research Analyst
- Serves as a member of the Investment Management team, which oversees Commonwealth’s Preferred Portfolio Services® Select program and the Commonwealth Model Portfolios
- Assists with asset allocation, security selection, and ongoing portfolio monitoring
- Holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations
- Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designations and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society
- Holds dual degrees in economics and history with a concentration in East Asian studies from Emory University
- Has prior experience in positions at LPL and Bank of America
Brian McCormick, CIMA®
Senior Investment Research Analyst
Brian McCormick, CIMA®
Senior Investment Research Analyst
- Evaluates and selects managers and disseminates 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 FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 securities registrations and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation
- Holds a BS in management from Quinnipiac University
- Has prior experience in positions at Signator Investors and Putnam Investments
Joe Dunn
Research Analyst, Fixed Income
Joe Dunn
Research Analyst, Fixed Income
- 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
Tom Scarlata
Senior Research Analyst, Fixed Income
Tom Scarlata
Senior Research Analyst, Fixed Income
- 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
Rob Swanke, CFA®
Research Analyst, Fixed Income
Rob Swanke, CFA®
Research Analyst, Fixed Income
- Analyzes individual fixed income securities, responds to advisor requests, and assists with fixed income market research
- Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation
- Holds a BS in finance and accounting from Boston College
Sarah Hargreaves
Platform Manager, Investment Management and Research
Sarah Hargreaves
Platform Manager, Investment Management and Research
- She 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
Robert Kane, CAIA
Research Analyst, Alternatives
Robert Kane, CAIA
Research Analyst, Alternatives
- Facilitates due diligence and research activities on products within alternative financial strategies (e.g., managed futures, hedge funds, private equity, structured products, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds)
- Holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 securities registrations and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation
- Holds a degree from UMass Amherst
Justin Cleare, CFA®
Research Analyst, Real Assets
Justin Cleare, CFA®
Research Analyst, Real Assets
- Facilitates due diligence and research activities on real asset-focused investments (commercial real estate, commodities, infrastructure, and natural resources)
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder and holds the FINRA series 6, 26, and 99 securities registrations
- Earned a BBA in Finance and Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Nathan Parker, CFA®, CAIA
Research Analyst, Real Assets
Nathan Parker, CFA®, CAIA
Research Analyst, Real Assets
- Facilitates due diligence and research activities on real asset-focused investments (commercial real estate, commodities, infrastructure, and natural resources)
- Holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations
- Holds a bachelor’s in business administration from California State University, Chico, and a master’s in finance from San Diego State University
- Has prior experience at LPL Financial
Sam Millette
Research Associate, Fixed Income
Sam Millette
Research Associate, Fixed Income
- Analyzes individual fixed income securities, responds to advisor requests, and assists with fixed income market research
- Assists with trading and rebalancing of SMA portfolios
- Holds a BA in economics from Tufts University and is currently a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) candidate (level II)
Peter Roberto
Research Associate, Equity
Peter Roberto
Research Associate, Equity
- exchange traded-funds, and equities
- Assists the Investment Management team with calculating, analyzing, and updating both internal and external performance and attribution reports
- Holds a BS in management, with an emphasis in finance, from Worcester Polytechnic Institute