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Ethan Watts is currently an Associate at BBR Partners in Chicago, Illinois, where he supports the firm’s high-net-worth clients through bespoke investment solutions and comprehensive wealth management strategies. As part of the BBR Partners team, he is involved in due diligence and portfolio analysis across alternative investments, private equity, and multi-asset class portfolios, with a particular emphasis on solutions tailored for sophisticated investors.
Prior to joining BBR Partners, Ethan served as a Strategic Partner at GreySun Technologies, Inc., where he contributed to growth strategy and business development for technology-focused ventures. His earlier role as an Analyst at LP Analyst honed his expertise in the evaluation and reporting of limited partnership investments, focusing on private markets and institutional asset allocation.
Ethan holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Finance and Chinese Language & Culture from Wake Forest University. His combined experience in finance, technology strategy, and investment analysis positions him as a versatile professional with deep knowledge in alternative investments and private capital markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBR Partners | Associate | Nov 2023 to Present | — |
| GreySun Technologies, Inc. | Strategic Partner | May 2023 to Jul 2024 | — |
| LP Analyst | Analyst | Jun 2022 to May 2023 | — |
| Brown Advisory | Summer Analyst | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | — |
| First Generation Investors | Chapter Founder and President | Jan 2021 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Industrial Succession Group | Deal Sourcing | Nov 2020 to Feb 2021 | — |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Shift Supervisor | May 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| North Carolina FC Youth | Camp Counselor | Jun 2016 to Aug 2018 | — |
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance; Chinese Language & Culture
Cary Academy
High School Diploma
Others at BBR Partners, LLC (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President of Investment Research | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner, Head of Investment Research | Westfield, NJ , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Investment Research Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President of Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Chicago, IL , United States | |
C Connor Gunsalus | Vice President of Investment Research | United States |
| Trading Senior Associate | United States | |
| Senior Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
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