About
Christopher Brigham is a Portfolio Manager at Adage Capital Management, based in Boston, Massachusetts, where he plays a key role in managing investments and driving the firm's strategies. His responsibilities focus on portfolio construction and investment selection, with a particular emphasis on publicly traded equities. At Adage, he is recognized among top professionals in the US real estate and REIT sectors, highlighting his expertise and leadership in these asset classes.
Brigham is responsible for covering the US real estate and REIT sectors, reflecting a specialized investment focus within Adage’s broader mandate of managing institutional capital across S&P 500 assets. His work involves evaluating and allocating positions in companies within these industries to generate risk-adjusted returns for Adage’s clients.
Prior to his current role, Christopher Brigham accumulated deep experience in equity research and investment management. He is a CFA charterholder, demonstrating advanced financial and analytical expertise. Brigham’s strategic insights have contributed significantly to Adage’s status as a leading Boston-based institutional investment manager.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Adage Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Sep 2022 to Present | — | 
| Surveyor Capital | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2020 to Jul 2021 | Financial Services & Real Estate | 
| Surveyor Capital | Equity Analyst | Jun 2017 to Jan 2020 | Covering REITs & Real Estate | 
| Roell Capital Partners | Partner | Jan 2016 to Jun 2017 | Senior Analyst covering REITs & Real Estate | 
| Surveyor Capital | Equity Analyst | Feb 2011 to Dec 2015 | Analyst covering REITs and real estate | 
| Loomis Sayles | Equity Research Junior Analyst | Nov 2007 to Feb 2011 | Junior Analyst covering the financial sector | 
| Bain Capital | Treasury Management Analyst | Mar 2006 to Nov 2007 | — | 
| U.S. Peace Corps | Small Business Development Volunteer | Sep 2003 to Nov 2005 | Managed a micro credit program | 
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Finance
1999 — 2003
Others at Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C. (16)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| BBrett R | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | 
| CChuck Culp | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| EErin Fahey | Equity Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | 
| Equity Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| MMatthew Magee | Partner and Head of Investment Strategy and Research | Concord, MA , United States | 
| Partner | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |