Brian Ilsley
Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Hirtle Callaghan & Co. LLC
About
Brian Ilsley is Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., based in Denver, Colorado, where he oversees multi-asset investment portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth clients. He is responsible for portfolio construction, manager selection, and ongoing investment strategy implementation, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive, client-centric asset allocation and risk management.
Ilsley has developed deep expertise across public and private markets, focusing on equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes, including private equity and hedge funds. His role requires rigorous due diligence and analysis of global investment opportunities, and he works closely with clients to tailor portfolios to their specific objectives and risk profiles.
Prior to becoming Vice President, he served in increasing responsibilities at Hirtle, Callaghan & Co., progressing from Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management, to Portfolio Manager, and then to his current executive position. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Drexel University and is a CFA and CFP® charterholder, underscoring his commitment to professional development and fiduciary excellence.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Jan 2024 to Present | Hirtle Callaghan was founded in 1988 as America's First Outsourced Chief Investment Officer™ serving non-profits and philanthropic families. Our mission is to strengthen the institutions and families... |
| Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2019 to Jan 2024 | — |
| Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management | Jan 2018 to Mar 2019 | — |
| Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. | Analyst, Portfolio Management | Sep 2016 to Jan 2018 | — |
| SEI | Fund Accounting Analyst | Jun 2015 to Sep 2016 | •Independently performed NAV calculations, profit & loss calculations, variance analysis, and trial balance & balance sheet preparation for several mutual and hedge fund clients •Completed cash, asset... |
| GlaxoSmithKline | Customer Insights Analyst | Mar 2014 to Dec 2014 | • Completed customer lifetime value analysis which validated approval of $17M project funding • Led research efforts to drive understanding of customer experience for applying credits to wholesalers &... |
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting
2011 — 2015
Skills & Expertise
Others at Hirtle Callaghan & Co. LLC (23)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Investment Officer | Denver, CO , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Wayne, PA , United States |
C Charlene Pow | Associate | Eagleville, PA , United States |
C Charles Ferguson | Senior Associate | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
D Dan Landau | Senior Associate, Private Equity | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Investment Officer | Cleveland, OH , United States |
D Denise Iemolo | Portfolio Manager | Newtown Square, PA , United States |
 | Associate | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
N Nancy Amann | Private Equity Manager | Conshohocken, PA , United States |
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