Brendan O'Connell

Brendan O'Connell is an Investment Analyst at CornerStone Partners, a leading outsourced CIO firm serving institutional clients such as endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Based in Texas, he supports the firm's investment process with a foundation in finance and analytics, contributing to asset allocation, manager diligence, and portfolio construction for CornerStone's diverse clientele.

O'Connell covers a range of asset classes, notably public and private investments, including public equity, private equity, hedge funds, fixed income, and real assets, reflecting CornerStone's global investment approach. He participates in investment selection, risk management meetings, and is involved in quantitative and qualitative research across both traditional and alternative investments during his analyst rotation.

Brendan is a graduate of Cornell University, where he was recognized for leadership, serving as Former JAC President while actively involved in academics and extracurriculars. He is known for his analytic rigor and dedication to continuous learning, contributing to the firm's mission-driven investment outcomes for clients across sectors like health, education, conservation, and community development.