Jim McCarthy

Jim McCarthy is the Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Investment Research at Capital Planning Advisors, LLC, based in Roseville, California. In this capacity, he leads the investment research team, develops portfolio strategies, and directly manages client portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. His focus is on delivering customized investment solutions that balance risk management with capital growth, utilizing both a rigorous bottom-up securities analysis and a top-down macroeconomic perspective to guide investment decisions.

He has deep expertise in asset allocation across multiple classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and brings significant experience in managing portfolios through various market cycles. Jim began his investment career in commercial real estate syndication, gaining early exposure to real estate, taxation, and the structuring of new investment products; he subsequently held senior leadership roles in boutique investment management and hedge fund firms, including as President and Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Legacy Capital Management.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is an active member of the CFA® Institute. With over 25 years of industry experience, he is recognized for his analytical acumen, operational oversight, and dedication to achieving clients’ long-term financial goals, particularly within diversified portfolio management for high-net-worth and institutional investors.