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®
Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer
Brad McMillan, CFA®
Managing Principal 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 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 Price, CFA®
Managing Principal, Investment Management and Research
Brian Price, CFA®
Managing Principal, 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
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
Vice President, Alternative Investments
Chad LaFauci, CFA®, CAIA
Vice President, Alternative Investments
- 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
Jim McAllister, CFA®
Vice President, Equity Research
Jim McAllister, CFA®
Vice President, 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
- Manages the Preferred Portfolio Services® Select Equity Income SMA models and Preferred Portfolio Services® Select ESG All Cap SMA models
- Responds to advisor inquiries on equity portfolio construction, individual equity research, and equity portfolio reviews
- Is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder
- Earned a BS in finance from Lehigh University
- Has prior experience as a research analyst at Loomis, Sayles & Co. 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 Analyst, Investment Management and Research
Sara Bray
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
Peter Essele, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA
Senior Vice President, Investment Management and Research
Peter Essele, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA
Senior Vice President, 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
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, CFA®, CAIA, CMT, ERP, FRM
Manager, Investment Due Diligence - Investment Management and Research
Andrew Kitchings, CFA®, CAIA, CMT, ERP, FRM
Manager, 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
Brian McCormick, CIMA®
Director, Investment Management and Research
Brian McCormick, CIMA®
Director, 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
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®, CAIA
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
Rob Swanke, CFA®, CAIA
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
- 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
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
Manager, Alternatives
Robert Kane, CAIA
Manager, Alternatives
- Facilitates due diligence and research activities on products within alternative financial strategies (e.g., managed futures, hedge funds, private credit, private equity and structured products)
- Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 securities registrations and a certificate in Advanced Derivative Market Strategies
- Earned a degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Justin Cleare, CFA®
Senior Research Analyst, Real Assets
Justin Cleare, CFA®
Senior 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
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
Nathan Parker, CFA®, CAIA
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
- 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 Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and the FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations
- Earned 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
Director, Fixed Income
Sam Millette
Director, Fixed Income
- 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
Peter Roberto
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
Peter Roberto
Senior Research Analyst, Equity
- 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
Mike Legacy
Alternative Investments Consultant, Investment Management and Research
Eli Cronin
Research Associate, Investment Management and Research
Eli Cronin
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
Tom Logue, CFA®
Research Analyst, Equity
Erik Domolky
Associate Portfolio Manager
Erik Domolky
Associate Portfolio Manager
- 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.