Thomas Smyth

Thomas Smyth is a Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer at Bridgewater Advisors Inc. in New York, NY, where he is responsible for overseeing firm operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic management within a collaborative, client-focused wealth advisory team. His role entails ensuring that Bridgewater’s investment processes and standards meet stringent regulatory requirements while helping guide the long-term growth of the organization.

Smyth’s investment focus primarily centers on comprehensive wealth management for private clients, including asset allocation across public equities, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios, with an emphasis on tailored financial advisory services. Having joined Bridgewater Advisors after 19 years with another investment advisory firm, Smyth draws on extensive experience in supporting high-net-worth individuals and families, leveraging his broad expertise in compliance and operational leadership.

He holds a Master's degree in International Studies in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Manhattan College, complemented by studies in French at the Institut Catholique de Paris. Smyth is recognized for his contributions to building robust compliance frameworks and operational excellence within the investment advisory sector, further demonstrated by his commitment to social service and leadership outside finance—such as his former directorial role at Covenant House and ongoing service as a local school board trustee.