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Benjamin Sullivan
Chief Investment Officer and Vice President at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P.
About
Benjamin C. Sullivan serves as Chief Investment Officer and Vice President at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P., based in Austin, Texas. In his current role, he leads the firm's investment committee and a team of portfolio managers overseeing more than $1.8 billion in client assets, shaping investment strategy, portfolio management, due diligence, and manager selection for a broad client base including individuals, families, business entities, and private investment funds.
His expertise spans multi-asset portfolio construction, asset allocation, personal financial planning, tax strategy, and valuation services, with a specific focus on implementing efficient and cost-effective investment solutions for high-net-worth clients and institutions. He is also involved with specialized teams advising clients in the entertainment and sports sectors.
Ben began his career at Palisades Hudson in 2007, established the Austin branch in 2016, and has held roles of increasing responsibility across investment, client services, and executive management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management in Finance and Legal Studies in Business from Tulane University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Valuation Analyst, and Enrolled Agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC | Chief Investment Officer and Vice President | Jan 2025 to Present | As Chief Investment Officer, I lead the investment practice’s day-to-day operations and oversees all aspects of investment strategy, portfolio management, due diligence, and manager selection for all ... |
| Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC | Chief Investment Officer and Senior Client Service Manager | Apr 2024 to Dec 2024 | — |
| Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC | Senior Client Services Manager | Nov 2021 to Apr 2024 | I help client’s cut through the proliferation of conflicting information and focus on how best to achieve their own goals. By combining deep tax and investment expertise, I often prevent missteps that... |
| Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC | Client Service Manager | Nov 2010 to Oct 2021 | Since joining Palisades Hudson in early 2007, Ben has had extensive exposure to the firm’s asset management, personal financial planning, tax and valuation practices. He is a member of the firm’s inve... |
| Palisades Hudson Financial Group | Associate | Feb 2007 to Nov 2010 | — |
| AIG | Adjustment Accounting Analyst | Aug 2006 to Feb 2007 | — |
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Management, Finance and Legal Studies in Business
2002 — 2006
Skills & Expertise
Others at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P. (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Stamford, CT , United States |
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