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About
Neha Padhiyar is a Portfolio Analyst at MainStreet Investment Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, where she has served since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for investment analysis, portfolio construction, and supporting the ongoing management of client portfolios, contributing to the firm’s collaborative portfolio management team.
Her focus spans across multiple asset classes, including equities and fixed income, with active involvement in the evaluation of individual securities and monitoring of sector and market trends to inform portfolio positioning. She draws on prior experience as a Financial Advisor at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd and as a research assistant at the University of Connecticut, providing a strong background in both direct client advisory and quantitative research.
Neha holds a Master’s in Financial Risk Management from the University of Connecticut, an MBA in Finance from ITM (SLS) Baroda University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Her academic and professional background underscores her expertise in risk management, investment strategy, and portfolio optimization, supporting her contributions to institutional portfolio oversight at MainStreet Investment Advisors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| MainStreet Investment Advisors, LLC | Portfolio Analyst | Mar 2022 to Present | — |
| University of Connecticut | Student Interview and Survey Research Assistant | Nov 2020 to May 2021 | •Interviewed professionals from marine science field such as resource managers, lobstermen, and researchers to document historical and personal perspectives. •Edited the recorded interviews using tool... |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd | Financial Advisor | Feb 2018 to Nov 2019 | •Analyzed trading/investment opportunities and consulted 30-40 clients daily according to their risk averseness. •Managed clients’ investment portfolios & marketed financial products such as equity re... |
Education
University of Connecticut
Masters in Financial Risk Management, Risk Management
2020 — 2022
ITM (SLS) Baroda University (ITMBU)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
2016 — 2018
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
2013 — 2016
Others at Mainstreet Investment Advisors LLC (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Glen Ellyn, IL , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager - Vice President | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Head of Investments | Chicago, IL , United States | |
C Chuck Simko | Senior Portfolio Manager | United States |
| Portfolio Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
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