About
Andrew Whitney is an Investment Associate at Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW) in Seattle, WA, where he conducts in-depth research and analysis to support the investment team in building portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives. His focus spans both public and private markets, helping to track portfolio performance and identify new opportunities across asset classes. While specific sector coverage is not noted in public profiles, his responsibilities and expertise encompass multi-asset class portfolio construction and client-focused allocation strategies.
Prior to joining Laird Norton Wetherby, Andrew held investment associate roles at both LNW Wealth Management and Laird Norton Wetherby, further honing his analytical and client management skills. He brings nearly a decade of financial services experience, including positions at BNY Mellon and Russell Investments, and founded a nonprofit connecting underserved youth with professional internships.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business. He is also active in the investment community as a board member of Sound Outreach and a member of the Tacoma 2025 Advisory Committee, reflecting his commitment to both professional and civic engagement.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Norton Wetherby | Investment Associate | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Laird Norton Wealth Management | Investment Associate | Feb 2023 to Jan 2024 | — |
| Degrees of Change | Founder, Seed Internships | Sep 2018 to Dec 2022 | Built program from the ground up to connect local college students with local employers via paid professional internships. |
| Russell Investments | Due Diligence Associate | Nov 2015 to Jun 2018 | — |
| Russell Investments | Operations Analyst | May 2013 to Nov 2015 | — |
| Russell Investments | Intern | Jun 2012 to May 2013 | — |
| BNY Mellon | Intern | May 2011 to May 2012 | — |
Education
Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance
2008 — 2012
Others at Wetherby Asset Management Inc. (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
R Ron Albahary | Chief Investment Officer | Wayne, PA , United States |
S Scott Larson | Senior Investment Analyst | Portland, OR , United States |
E Ethan Sacco | Investment Associate | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Investment Analyst | Puyallup, WA , United States |