Haitham Al-Sayed
Vice President - Investment Advisory Services at Saturna Capital Corp.
About
Haitham Al-Sayed is Vice President of Investment Advisory Services at Saturna Capital Corp, based in Newport Beach, CA, rejoining the firm in May 2023. In this capacity, he leads client engagement and advisory strategies, focusing particularly on faith-based investing and Shariah-compliant asset management, including Saturna's Halal investment funds and socially responsible portfolios.
Al-Sayed has over two decades of experience in financial services, holding senior roles including Regional Manager at Saturna Capital and Global Head of Institutional Sales and Advisory Services at Wahed Invest, where he specialized in institutional and advisory relationships in the ethical and Islamic finance sectors. His expertise spans a range of asset classes, primarily public equities and multi-asset strategies aligned with sustainable and values-based investment objectives.
He holds an MBA in International Finance and Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in Social Sciences/Pre-Med from the University of California, Irvine. Recognized for integrating client-centric solutions in the ethical investment space, Al-Sayed is also active in community service, serving on the Irvine Children's Fund board, and is known for advancing financial literacy on topics such as savings and compounding for long-term client outcomes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturna Capital | Vice President - Investment Advisory Services | May 2023 to Present | — |
| Saturna Capital | Regional Manager | Jul 2016 to Mar 2022 | — |
| Wahed | Global Head of Institutional Sales and Advisory Services | Mar 2022 to Apr 2023 | — |
| Saturna Capital | Jul 2016 to Mar 2022 | — | |
| TIAA-CREF | Wealth Management Director | Apr 2014 to Apr 2016 | — |
| Wells Fargo Bank | VP- Regional Private Bank Manager | Oct 2001 to Mar 2014 | — |
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA, International Finance and Management
1999 — 2000
University of California, Irvine
1991 — 1995
San Clemente High School
High School
1989 — 1991
SAISR
1987 — 1989
Skills & Expertise
Others at Saturna Capital Corp. (18)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Product Development | Bellingham, WA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Analyst | Bellevue, WA , United States | |
E Elizabeth Alm | Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Analyst | Bellingham, WA , United States |
| President | Bellingham, WA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Analyst | Bellingham, WA , United States | |
| Executive Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Bellingham, WA , United States | |
| Vice President Information Technology | Kirkland, WA , United States | |
| Investment Associate | Bellingham, WA , United States | |
J John Corrieri | Vice President Retirement Services | Bellingham, WA , United States |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Berlin, Germany |