About
Rowan Niemela is an investment professional who most recently served as an Equity Research Associate at Manning & Napier Advisors LLC, based in Boston, MA, where he contributed to the firm's active investment strategies. In this role, he focused on conducting fundamental research analysis on public equities, evaluating industry dynamics, and supporting portfolio managers with investment recommendations across various sectors.
Prior to joining Manning & Napier, Rowan Niemela held the position of Analyst Director at Meliora Finance and Investment Group, where he honed his research expertise and gained exposure to diverse asset classes. He is currently a Research Analyst at RWA Wealth Partners, where he continues to provide in-depth investment analysis and supports client portfolio development primarily within the equities space.
Mr. Niemela holds a Bachelor of Financial Economics in Computer Science from the University of Rochester, equipping him with a strong quantitative and analytical skillset. His professional focus has spanned key sectors within global equities and he is recognized for his analytical rigor and ability to synthesize complex financial information for investment decision-making.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWA Wealth Partners | Research Analyst | Apr 2025 to Present | — |
| Manning & Napier | Equity Research Associate | Jul 2023 to Apr 2025 | — |
| Meliora Finance and Investment Group | Analyst Director | Aug 2022 to Jul 2023 | • In small teams prepared stock pitches on various companies like Spotify and Air BnB • Performed Discounted Cash Flow, SWOT-analysis, comparables analysis with similar companies, target company overv... |
| Meliora Finance and Investment Group | Analyst | Nov 2020 to May 2023 | — |
| Intellagents™ | Intern | Jun 2022 to Sep 2022 | — |
| Wealth Advisory Group LLC | Financial Representative | May 2021 to Jun 2022 | — |
Education
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Financial Economics, Computer Science
2019 — 2022
Others at Manning & Napier Advisors LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Christian Andreach | Co-Head of Global Equities and Portfolio Manager | Chattanooga, TN , United States |
| Senior Trader | Bozeman, MT , United States | |
| Portfolio Strategist | Rochester, NY , United States | |
S Sahil Bhatia | Investment Analyst - Healthcare | Saint Petersburg, FL , United States |
| Associate Analyst Equity Research | Potomac, MD , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | NY , United States | |
B Brian DiMarzo | Senior Trader | NY , United States |
| Trader | Rochester, NY , United States | |
| Equity Research Analyst | United States | |
| Senior Equity Research Analyst - Capital Goods and Materials Group | Rochester, NY , United States |