About
Brian Penhale is an Equity Trader at Glenmede Investment Management, based in King of Prussia, PA, where he specializes in executing trades and managing equity portfolios for institutional clients. His work focuses primarily on public equities, with particular expertise in the US and international equity markets, ensuring optimal execution and compliance with firm investment strategies. As an integral part of the trading team, he contributes to portfolio implementation across multiple sectors within large cap and diversified equity strategies.
Brian brings over two decades of financial industry experience, previously serving as a Senior Client Support Analyst at Aberdeen Asset Management and as a Managed Account Trader and Operations Manager at Philadelphia International Advisors. In these roles, he developed deep proficiency in trade execution, client servicing, and operational risk management, supporting both domestic and global equity mandates.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Villanova University and a BS in Business from Albright College, underscoring his strong analytical skills and financial acumen. Brian is recognized for his commitment to best execution practices and his ability to navigate complex market environments on behalf of institutional investors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmede Investment Management | Equity Trader | Oct 2016 to Present | — |
| Aberdeen Asset Management | Senior Client Support Analyst | Apr 2015 to Present | — |
| Philadelphia International Advisors | Managed Account Trader and Operations Manager | Jan 2002 to Apr 2015 | — |
| Glenmede Trust Company | Portfolio Administrator | Sep 1999 to Jan 2002 | — |
| Vanguard | Financial Associate | Jun 1997 to Sep 1999 | — |
| Vanguard | Voyager Associate | Feb 1996 to Jun 1997 | — |
Education
Villanova University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
1997 — 1999
Albright College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business
1991 — 1995
Skills & Expertise
Others at Glenmede Investment Management, LP (7)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Client Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Equity Trader | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
J Jordan Irving | Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
M Matthew Shannon | Portfolio Manager - Small Cap, Mid Cap, and Smid Cap Equity | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
| Quantitative Research Developer | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Disciplined Equity - Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
V Vladimir de Vassal | Portfolio Manager | Gwynedd Valley, PA , United States |