You're signed outSign in or to get full access.
Richard Hackett
Senior Vice President - Investments at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.
About
Richard Hackett is the Senior Vice President - Investments at B. Riley Wealth Management in Chicago, IL, where he leads investment strategy and client portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. His role emphasizes technical analysis, risk management, and close client communication, focusing on delivering tailored investment solutions in a fast-evolving financial landscape.
With over a decade of experience at National Securities prior to joining B. Riley, Richard advanced from Investment Executive to Vice President, Investments, demonstrating expertise in portfolio construction and the identification of risk drivers across equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes. He is noted for his rigorous stress testing and analytical capabilities, contributing to the overall performance and resilience of client portfolios.
Richard holds a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, combining strong academic grounding with practical investment acumen. His career is marked by significant contributions to portfolio optimization and client relationship management, with a particular focus on international market developments and multi-asset risk analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Riley Wealth Management | Senior Vice President - Investments | Jul 2022 to Present | — |
| National Securities - Chicago Office | Vice President, Investments | Jun 2017 to Jul 2022 | From investing for growth or income, to managing accounts for individual objectives, to preserving and passing wealth to desired beneficiaries, National Securities Corporation, and National Asset Mana... |
| National Securities - Chicago Office | Investment Executive | Jul 2012 to Jun 2017 | — |
| Culture-Of-Freedom | Co-Founder and Brand Manager | Sep 2009 to Jul 2016 | -Develop strategic branding initiatives to advance marketing goals -Ensure production needs adhere to company budget and meet sales objectives -Assist with creative process to foster consistant aesthe... |
| Thomas Cellini Huntington's Foundation | Board Member and Event Committee | Aug 2010 to Aug 2015 | -Plan Fundraisers by locating venues, negotiating with owners, and promoting events -Develope social media content to raise youth awareness of Huntington's disease -Raise money to support patients' fa... |
| RadioShack | Store Manager | Jan 2009 to Nov 2009 | -Consistantly exceeded sales goals for the store -Recruited, hired, and trained full staff of employees -Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts -Conducted counseling sessions to help e... |
| RadioShack | Sales Associate | May 2008 to Jan 2009 | -Awarded "Top Sales Associate" for seven consecutive months -Traveled between stores to fulfill core staffing needs -Sold the complete wireless solution and ensured overall customer satisfaction by of... |
| Flossmoor Country Club | Bartender and Waiter and Host and Valet | Jul 2006 to Aug 2007 | -Accommodated all member service needs -Maintained high level of professionalism at all times -Developed friendly rapport with members and guests to increase sales and secure additional members |
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skills & Expertise
Others at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. (29)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Vice President, Investments | Chicago, IL , United States |
C Chad Veitch | Head Equity Trader | Boca Raton, FL , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Demy Jacob | Trading Associate | Edison, NJ , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Investments | Fort Lauderdale, FL , United States |
E Eve Glatt | Senior Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
 | Vice President, Investments CFP® | Merrick, NY , United States |
 | Senior Vice President - Investments | United States |
 | Vice President, Investments | Westlake Village, CA , United States |
J Jesse Kohen | Associate | New York, NY , United States |
Similar Fund Managers
| Name | Role | Fund | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Green Square Capital Advisors LLC | Memphis, TN , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Delta Asset Management Llc/tn | Memphis, TN , United States |
