Ron Albahary

Ron Albahary, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW), where he leads the firm’s Investment Strategy and Research Group and oversees investment strategy, portfolio construction, and the entire investment selection process. Based in Wayne, PA, Ron is responsible for shaping LNW’s approach across public and private markets, with a specific focus on serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals, and foundations.

With over 30 years of experience in wealth and investment management, Ron has expertise spanning portfolio analysis, strategy, and implementation through full market cycles. He is recognized for his work in impact investing, notably building industry-leading platforms focused on integrating environmental and social factors to achieve both risk-adjusted returns and positive societal outcomes—particularly with ultra-high-net-worth clients and foundations. His investment leadership encompasses equities, fixed income, alternative assets, and impact-focused portfolios.

Ron holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Beyond LNW, he serves as an instructor and advisor at the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at UPenn and is a board member at The Common Market, reflecting his commitment to education and socially responsible investing. Ron is frequently cited in the financial media and is recognized for guiding client assets through periods of market turbulence with a disciplined, client-centered approach.