Michael is a Principal and co-founder of PEI and consults clients nationwide. Prior to co-founding PEI, Michael worked at PaineWebber in New York and Princeton, New Jersey. At PaineWebber, Michael worked as both an Investment Executive and as a Retirement Plan Analyst. As a Retirement Plan Analyst, Michael was responsible for establishing new plans and monitoring existing plans for ERISA regulation compliance. Michael has worked extensively with trustees in the area of portfolio management and fiduciary compliance. His ongoing responsibilities with existing clients include reviewing client's investment policies and strategies, analyzing portfolios with respect to rates of return and risk, asset liability matching, and asset allocation studies. Michael received his BS in Business Administration from Montclair State University and has passed the Series 7 & 63 (Registered Representative) exams. Michael has 19 years of professional experience. He has written articles and spoken at national seminars on topics relating to investment portfolio performance and fiduciary compliance.
Rich is a Principal and co-founder of PEI. He has over 20 years of experience involving all aspects of retirement plan services. He works extensively with 401(k) and pension clients in the areas of plan evaluations, investment manager searches, vendor searches, fee analysis studies and investment policy. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee which oversees investment manager research and manager interviews. He has also spoken at several industry conferences on subjects pertaining to fiduciary oversight best practices for plan sponsors. Prior to starting PEI, Rich held various positions at Bankers Trust Company, United States Trust Company of New York, and Merrill Lynch. He received a BA and MBA from Rutgers University and achieved the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation through the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and the Wharton School of Business..
Attila helped co-found the firm in 1992 after realizing the need that small and mid sized retirement plans had in receiving independent, conflict free advice. Attila brings over 22 years of consulting experience to his clients. As a principal, Attila is exposed to a variety of client types including defined benefit, defined contribution, endowment – foundation and non qualified plans. Attila works with his clients on strategy development and all aspects of evaluation, investment analysis, implementation and review. In addition to working with some of the firms largest clients, Attila also assists in new business development. Attila is a frequent speaker on topics pertaining to investment analysis, fee benchmarking and target date funds. Prior to founding PEI, Attila worked with Merrill Lynch as a manager in the retirement business unit. Attila has a BS in Business Administration from Saint Francis University. He is a member of the firm’s investment committee which oversees investment manager research, the firm’s report development committee and also chairs the firm’s fee analysis committee..
Greg is an investment consultant and consults clients nationwide. He has worked with corporations, not-for-profits, foundations, endowments, unions, and high net worth clients. In addition to his consulting duties, Greg oversees traditional asset class research in domestic equity, foreign equity, global equity, real estate, fixed income, and target date funds. Since joining PEI in 1994, Greg has had extensive experience with performance measurement and attribution, fee analysis, asset allocation studies, investment policy development, investment searches, and vendor searches. He received a BA in Mathematics and Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and MBA from the Graduate School of Management at Rutgers University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute (CFAI), New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) and Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society. In the past, Greg has taught various Mathematics classes at the County College of Morris and served for two years as a Level II CFA exam grader.
Marcia is Director of Product Research & Risk Management, overseeing alternative asset class research, including hedge fund, private equity, and alpha enhancing strategies. She has also focused on special projects such as investment fund searches, performance evaluations, liability driven investment strategies, and asset allocation studies. Prior to joining PEI, Marcia was a derivatives specialist for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., in their New York office. She covered mutual funds, pension funds, corporate treasury departments, and high net worth individuals, helping them to manage investment return and risk in the currency, commodity and interest rate markets. Her responsibilities included structuring hybrid notes and warrants, creating option and swap strategies, and developing risk management tools. Marcia graduated cum laude with a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA with high honors distinction from The Wharton School. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and had passed the Series 7 & 63 (Registered Representative) exams. She is also a member of the CFA Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts, and the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society.
Brian is an investment consultant with a primary focus on the west coast region which is served by PEI’s Los Angeles office. He advises larger institutions, ensuring their investment committees that oversee defined contribution, defined benefit, and non-qualified plans fully meet their fiduciary responsibilities, especially in the area of selecting and monitoring plan investments. In addition to these consulting responsibilities, Brian is also responsible for planning and leading many of PEI’s growth and new business development initiatives. Brian has more than twenty years experience developing, marketing, and managing new products within the financial services, Internet, and telecommunications industries. His prior experience includes leadership positions at two multi-national Fortune 100 companies and two privately funded startups. Brian also established his own successful consulting practice, where he developed and implemented new online services and marketing programs for several midsized corporations. Brian is a CFA charterholder, member of the CFA Institute, and member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts. Brian also has an MBA in Marketing from Seton Hall University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University.
David is an investment consultant with a primary focus on the midwest region based out of Chicago. Aside from his investment consulting duties, David has performed extensive analysis on target date funds and has written several regulatory commentaries for the firm. Prior to joining the firm, David worked with ADP Retirement Services and with American Express Financial Advisors. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Gettysburg College and has earned an MBA from Seton Hall University. He is an active member of the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and holds the Qualified 401(k) Plan Administrator (QKA) and the Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) designations. In addition, he earned the RPA designation with the International Society of Employee Benefits.
Jean is a vendor search specialist, coordinating all aspects of the vendor search process. Jean leverages her retirement industry expertise with her experiences in plan administration to assist plan sponsors with transitioning from one vendor to another. Jean has over 20 years of industry experience and has earned a BA from Rutgers University.
Mike is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Before joining PEI, he worked with First Investors Corporation, first as a Retirement Consultant then as a Project Manager in their Executive Sales Department. Prior to that, he worked as a Retirement Specialist with Merrill Lynch in their defined contribution area. Mike has passed his NASD Series 7 and 66 exams. He earned his BS in Marketing from the State University of New York and has earned an MBA in Finance from St. John’s University.
Jennifer is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. In addition to conducting ongoing performance evaluations for these types of clients, she also provides assistance with plan restructurings and related trading issues. Jennifer is currently responsible for researching real estate, hybrid and passive equity strategies for the firm. Prior to joining PEI, Jennifer worked for Prudential Investments’ institutional asset management group, supporting marketing efforts for a number of managed equity vehicles and providing ongoing servicing to existing pension clients. She earned a BS in Finance and an MBA from Rutgers University.
Christine is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. Experienced in investment policy design and development, investment performance monitoring and evaluation and investment manager selection, Christine offers clients in-depth analysis and advice in their investment decisions and implementations. Prior to joining Portfolio Evaluations, Christine worked in a similar capacity for Curcio Webb, LLC where she was a consultant on investment and full provider searches. Before going to Curcio Webb, Christine was a consultant and an investment manager for the Vanguard Group. She graduated with a BA from Colgate University and is a level III candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Dave is a senior investment analyst, focusing on both trustee and participant directed plans. In addition to retirement plan evaluations and quarterly investment commentaries, Dave is a key member of the investment research team. His responsibilities include analyzing and making investment recommendations within the large, mid, and small capitalization value equity categories. Prior to joining PEI in 1999, Dave was an assistant vice president with SG Pacific Asset Management, Inc. where he administered ERISA clients in accordance with SEC regulations and served the marketing team by conducting periodic performance and attribution analysis for the firm’s SGY Global Fund (formerly the Yamaichi Global Fund) as well as its Pacific and Far East Emerging Market portfolio composites. Dave received his BS in Finance from Long Island University and an MBA from Rutgers University.
Danny is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Danny joined PEI in 2008. Prior to joining PEI, Danny was an analyst at RegentAtlantic Capital. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems.
Ed is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. Previously, Ed was an equity trader specializing in trading Nasdaq listed securities. Ed also worked as a Financial Analyst at Salomon Brothers where he analyzed mortgage backed securities. Ed is a graduate of Cornell University College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science.
Kyle is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Kyle is responsible for quarterly client performance reports, mutual fund searches, and assists in 401k vendor searches. Kyle joined PEI as an investment analyst in 2004. He is a cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University with a BS in Business Administration with a finance concentration.
Christina is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. Prior to joining the firm Christina worked in the Treasury Department and Portfolio Management of Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG Austria and with TD Bank. She has earned a MS in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the University of Economics, Vienna and is a CFA level 3 Candidate.
Julie is a senior investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Julie worked as a junior equity analyst and research assistant with MSW Asset Management. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Drew University with a BA in Economics and Spanish. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, as well as the International Economics Honor Society, Omicron Delta Epsilon, and the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi.
Ann is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans and has been with the firm since 2001. Aside from her financial analyst duties, Ann has managerial responsibilities of the junior analyst group. Over her years at the firm, Ann has had experience working on vendor searches as well as fee analysis studies. Ann is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a BA in Anthropology.
Marc is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Aside from his analyst duties, Marc has assisted senior investment analysts with their investment commentary and has provided innovative solutions and suggestions for the firm. Prior to joining the firm Marc has worked from 2003-2007 as a tax analyst for Wyndham Worldwide Corporation a spin-off of Cendant Corporation. He is a Delta Mu Delta honor society graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey with a BS double major in Business Administration (concentration finance) and Economics. He is a CFA level I candidate.
Josh is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. Prior to joining the firm, Josh was a financial analyst for Granary Associates. Josh is a graduate of Syracuse University with a BS in Business Management from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Mike is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on trustee directed plans. Prior to joining the firm, Mike worked with Langdon Ford Financial as a financial advisor in 2007. He had passed his Series 7 (Registered Representative) and NJ Health & Life Insurance exams. Mike is a graduate of Susquehanna University with a BS in Business Administration and an emphasis in Finance from the Sigmund Weis School of Business.
David is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Prior to joining the firm, David held various positions including a position with A.G. Edwards, a division of Wachovia Securities, LLC. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a BA in Economics.
Dan is an investment analyst, primarily focusing on participant directed plans. Prior to joining the firm, Dan worked as a Registered Financial Services Representative for First Investors Corporation, and previously as a Financial Consultant Intern for A.G. Edwards and Sons. He is a graduate of Ursinus College with a BA in Business and Economics. He had previously passed his Series 6, 63 (Registered Representative), and NJ Life Insurance exams.
John is involved in aspects of PEI’s sales and marketing activities. He provides a mellifluous interface to the firm’s consultants. William M. Mercer, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, comprise John’s formative years in business over the past decade. He graduated Alpha Sigma Lambda at Rutgers’ University College and is a Level I candidate in the CFA Program.
Fana is the Financial Controller overseeing accounting functions, as well as implementation and monitoring of internal accounting controls. She reports directly to the firms three Principals. Fana has transitioned the firms accounting practices to an internal software package, implementing procedures for handling daily, weekly, monthly and yearly controls and processes. Prior to joining the firm, Fana worked as a financial controller for a mid-sized local general contractor for a period of 18 years. She attended the University of Connecticut, earning a BS from the School of Business Administration in Health Systems Engineering with a minor in Accounting.
Kristen is a graduate from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a BA in Sociology.
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