Brandon Toney

Brandon Toney is Head of Trading at Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC, based in San Diego County, California. In this role, he leads the firm’s trading operations, overseeing equity trading activity and execution within their investment strategies, which focus predominantly on U.S. equities across various sectors. His responsibilities include implementing trades, monitoring market liquidity, and ensuring best execution for client portfolios.

Prior to joining Rice Hall James in 2017, Brandon served as an Equity Trader at Wall Street Associates, LLC, gaining experience with buy-side equity trading and deepening his expertise in market microstructure. At Rice Hall James, he is known for his work trading growth-oriented small- and mid-cap equities, particularly within sectors such as finance and consumer services.

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from San Diego State University and furthered his academic background with studies in Economics at Università Bocconi. He is recognized for his detailed approach to equity trade execution and has contributed to the firm’s rigorous investment process, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of the modern equities market. Brandon is a CFA charterholder, reflecting his commitment to the highest professional standards in investment management.