Sign in

You're signed outSign in or to get full access.

Benjamin Sullivan

Benjamin Sullivan

Chief Investment Officer and Vice President at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P.

Austin, TX , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLCChief Investment Officer and Vice PresidentJan 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 LLCChief Investment Officer and Senior Client Service ManagerApr 2024 to Dec 2024
Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLCSenior Client Services ManagerNov 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 LLCClient Service ManagerNov 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 GroupAssociateFeb 2007 to Nov 2010
AIGAdjustment Accounting AnalystAug 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

Estate Planning
Strategic Planning
Sales
Portfolio Management
Wealth Management
Asset Allocation
Asset Management
Charitable Giving Strategies
Strategic Financial Planning
529 Plans
Tax
Investments
Retirement Planning
Financial Planning
Accounting
401k
Retirement
Wage
Legal Education
Savings Accounts
Undergraduate
Daily Reports
Eta
Outlook
Management
International Management
Students
Six Sigma
System
Project
Madrid
Spain
Income Tax
Data Processing
Scheduling
Automatic
Science
Tax Returns
Business Analysis
New Orleans
PowerPoint
Training
Conceptual Modeling
Returns
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Delegate
Darwin
Academic Research
Analytics
C
Investment Decisions
Portfolio
On Site
Finance
Software
Philosophy
IRS
Crsp
Compustat
Financial Experience
Office Administration
Honor
Financial Databases
Client Services
Outlook Express
International Finance
Art
Analysis
Leadership
Financial Education
Moderate

Others at Palisades Hudson Asset Management, L.P. (1)

NameRoleLocation
Eric Meermann
Eric Meermann
Vice President, Portfolio ManagerStamford, CT , United States

Similar Fund Managers

NameRoleFundLocation
Eric Beyrich
Eric Beyrich
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Equity Portfolio ManagerSound Income Strategies, LLCLarchmont, NY , United States
E
Eric Lutton
Chief Investment OfficerSound Income Strategies, LLCBoca Raton, FL , United States
Alex Paul
Alex Paul
PartnerArchpoint InvestorsLake Zurich, IL , United States