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Tomás F. Persano is an Investment Research Analyst at BBR Partners in New York, NY, where he is responsible for supporting the development and oversight of investment strategies tailored to high-net-worth clients. In his current role, he conducts qualitative and quantitative research across global public and private markets, with a particular focus on alternative investments, including venture capital and private equity.
Prior to joining BBR Partners, Tomás gained experience as an Associate Member at Angeles Investors, where he evaluated early-stage venture funding opportunities, especially in sectors driven by innovation and technology. Earlier in his career, he worked as a caddie at The Hartford Golf Club, developing his communication and analytical skills.
Tomás holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Engineering for Manufacturing from the University of Connecticut, which enables him to approach investment analysis with a blend of technical acumen and business insight. He brings a strong background in due diligence, quantitative analysis, and a nuanced understanding of emerging asset classes to his work in the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBR Partners | Investment Research Analyst | May 2025 to Present | — |
| Angeles Investors | Associate Member | Nov 2023 to Jul 2025 | — |
| The Hartford Golf Club | Caddie | May 2023 to May 2025 | • Conducted multiple tasks simultaneously, such as carrying clubs, providing guidance, and maintaining pace of play, while ensuring an excellent experience for all players • Successfully handled unexp... |
| The Hartford Golf Club | Bartender | May 2023 to Aug 2023 | • Provided top-notch service at an esteemed golf course, consistently meeting and exceeding members' and guests' expectations. • Successfully managed a high-volume bar operation, efficiently handling ... |
| The UCONN Opportunity Fund Project | Senior Sector Lead | May 2024 to Dec 2024 | • Facilitate team discussions to evaluate and screen for undervalued companies in multiple industries • Lead a team of three in researching, analyzing and projecting upside for infrastructure equities... |
| Ariel Investments | Emerging Markets Value (EMV) Research Intern | Jun 2024 to Aug 2024 | • Supplemented research with alternative data sets to validate and update models • Tracked and discussed with PMs the implications of major events on portfolio holdings like interest rates or foreign ... |
| Hillside Ventures | Analyst | Oct 2023 to Jul 2024 | • Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential investment opportunities • Evaluated the financials of prospective investments and developed detailed reports on their performance • Prep... |
| Unicorr Packaging Group | Senior Design Project | Sep 2023 to May 2024 | • Led team of four engineers on the redesign of critical parts in manufacturing machinery • Redistributed tasks to maximize efficiency of the team, keeping costs as a key parameter • Provided sponsor ... |
| Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG) | Event Management Concert Chair | Jun 2022 to Jul 2023 | • Individually coordinated the concert venues for small and large scale events • Ran oversight by delegating tasks to committee members to ensure events ran smoothly • Led the organization of UCONNIC ... |
| University of Connecticut | Resident Assistant | Aug 2021 to Jul 2023 | • Responsible for managing a co-ed floor of 65 residents including conflict resolution, nightly safety “rounds” of the halls, incident reporting, and other safety/maintenance procedures • Develop work... |
| Pratt & Whitney | Alloys Intern Materials Processing Engineering | May 2022 to Aug 2022 | • Led a project on single crystal alloys to determine optimal heat treatment temperature and duration • Reduced costs during project by determining narrow range of temperatures based on collected data... |
| The University of Connecticut Health Center | Cancer Researcher | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | • Produced recombinant antibodies for targeting cancerous tumors • Operated microscopy machinery to image tumors • Collaborated with another intern to create and run agarose gel electrophoresis with D... |
| The Place 2 Be | Barista | May 2021 to Aug 2021 | • Assisted in daily opening and closing process of the restaurant including taking inventory, organizing workstations, and cleaning • Operated the coffee station and processed customer orders both in-... |
Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
2020 — 2024
William H Hall High School
2016 — 2020
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 |
 | Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
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