About
Laura K. Drynan is a partner at Bourgeon Capital Management LLC, based in Stamford, Connecticut. She specializes in advising ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on constructing customized, multi-generational investment portfolios tailored to clients' unique goals and transitional needs such as retirement, divorce, or inheritance. Her investment approach is rooted in delivering client-centric solutions across diverse asset classes for complex wealth management scenarios.
Drynan brings over 25 years of investment experience, beginning her career at Credit Suisse First Boston as a key member of a top-ranked investment research team. She later served as President and Chief Investment Officer at Barbenco Investment Advisors, a Connecticut-based family office, before joining Bourgeon in 2010. Her expertise encompasses both public and private markets, with deep knowledge serving high-net-worth clients and family offices.
A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Mandarin from Georgetown University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She is active in industry leadership, serving on the Board of Governors of the Investment Adviser’s Association and on key committees such as diversity and government relations. Among her recognitions, she received the Woman with Impact Award from the Women’s Business Development Council in 2020.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgeon Capital Management, LLC. | Partner | Mar 2010 to Present | — | 
| Barbenco Investment Advisors | President and Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2003 to May 2010 | — | 
| Credit Suisse First Boston | Vice President | Jan 1990 to Jan 1999 | — | 
Education
Georgetown University
BS, Mandarin Chinese
1986 — 1990
Others at Bourgeon Capital Management LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner and Owner | New Canaan, CT , United States |