Benjamin Richardson

Benjamin T. Richardson, CFA, is a Partner, Portfolio Manager, and Chief Investment Officer at The Boston Family Office LLC, a Boston-based firm managing over $1 billion in assets for individuals, families, and trusts. In this role, he oversees the firm’s overall investment strategy, asset allocation, and portfolio management, providing tailored investment solutions to high-net-worth clients. Richardson has been with the firm since 2004, playing a central role in its growth and operational leadership as both a portfolio manager and partner. While the firm’s website does not specify which sectors or asset classes he personally covers, The Boston Family Office broadly manages diversified portfolios, including traditional and alternative investments, with a client-centric focus. Richardson’s responsibilities likely span public equities, fixed income, and potentially alternative assets such as private equity or real estate, given the firm’s comprehensive approach to wealth management. Before joining The Boston Family Office, Richardson was a professional athlete, competing as a full-time Olympic hopeful with the US Sailing Team from 1997 to 2004. During this period, he was a world and national champion, achieved multiple top-five finishes in world championships and Olympic Trials, and represented the U.S. in international competition, including the Pan-American Games. This athletic discipline and strategic mindset have informed his investment philosophy, emphasizing rigorous analysis, long-term planning, and risk management. Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and also attended Connecticut College, where he was active in varsity lacrosse and sailing. He maintains professional credentials as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and has contributed to the investment industry through thought leadership and client service over two decades. Richardson has also served in leadership roles outside investing, including as a board member and chair of the Olympic Sailing Committee for US Sailing during the Rio Olympic quadrennium, and as a trustee and finance committee chair at Waring School, reflecting his commitment to both professional and community leadership.