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Jacob Ford
Regional Vice President at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
About
Jacob Ford serves as Regional Vice President at Tortoise Capital Advisors, based in Lee's Summit, Missouri. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and managing the sales channel for the firm's investment products, focusing on clients and partners across the Northeast region. His core duties include expanding relationships with intermediaries and institutional investors, as well as supporting the private client group with tailored solutions.
Ford specializes in sectors related to energy infrastructure, the energy transition, and other essential real asset investments—a primary focus of Tortoise Capital Advisors and TortoiseEcofin. He brings over a decade of industry experience, advising on and distributing investment solutions across public and private markets, particularly emphasizing energy, utilities, and socially impactful assets.
Before assuming his current role in 2021, Ford held positions as Associate Vice President of Business Development at TortoiseEcofin and as a consultant in the firm's Private Client Group. He earned his degree in Economics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) designation.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortoise Capital | Regional Vice President | Jan 2021 to Present | — |
| TortoiseEcofin | Associate Vice President, Business Development | Jan 2020 to Present | — |
| Tortoise | Consultant - Private Client Group | Jan 2015 to Jan 2020 | I am a Consultant in the Private Client Group at Tortoise. My goal is to develop the sales channel for Tortoise by working with wealth managers in the RIA, wirehouse, independent, and bank/trust chann... |
| Merrill Edge | Assistant Vice President; Financial Solutions Advisor | Sep 2013 to Jan 2015 | — |
| American Century Investments | Internal Wholesaler | Jun 2011 to Jul 2012 | — |
| American Century Investments | Internal Sales Representative | Sep 2010 to Jun 2011 | — |
| American Century Investments | Investment Consultant - Acquisitions | Oct 2008 to Mar 2011 | — |
| H&R Block Financial Advisors | Financial Advisor | Jan 2006 to Oct 2008 | — |
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Economics
Skills & Expertise
Others at Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (24)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bill Adams | Director and investment analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States |
 | Managing Director | Leawood, KS , United States |
 | Senior Managing Director | Stilwell, KS , United States |
 | Vice President | Kansas City, MO , United States |
 | Managing Director - Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investing | Overland Park, KS , United States |
J James Mick | Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager | Leawood, KS , United States |
 | Managing Director - Family Offices | Wheaton, IL , United States |
J Julie Pace | Vice President - Accounting Manager | Overland Park, KS , United States |
 | Managing Director, Head of Strategic Relationships | New York, NY , United States |
L Lisa Rebel | Vice President, Office Manager | Leawood, KS , United States |
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