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Sean Russo is a Research Associate at Ritholtz Wealth Management in New York, NY, where he is responsible for data research, portfolio construction, and portfolio management strategy. He plays a key role in supporting client-facing advisors by transforming complex market insights into clear educational materials and visual presentations, directly enhancing client onboarding and proposal processes. Russo's expertise encompasses portfolio analysis and allocation, particularly leveraging technology to streamline workflows and improve decision-making for clients with diverse portfolios, including multi-asset strategies and legacy holdings.
Prior to joining Ritholtz Wealth Management in 2022, Russo served as an Investment Banking Analyst at InterOcean Advisors LLC, where he gained experience in financial analysis and deal structuring for corporate transactions. He also contributed as a Pancratz Career Development Mentor at the University of North Dakota, supporting student development and career preparedness between 2021 and 2023. Throughout his career, Russo has demonstrated strengths in business development and investment research within both advisory and investment banking settings.
Sean holds an Executive MBA and a degree in Investments and Securities from the University of North Dakota. His focus spans portfolio strategy, financial education, and the integration of financial technology in advisory workflows. Russo is recognized for advancing the firm’s research capabilities and developing actionable insights for sectors such as equities, fixed income, and diversified asset allocations.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritholtz Wealth Management | Research Associate | Jan 2022 to Present | • Authored research reports involving business valuation, industry growth trends, and macro trends to guide strategy for $5+ billion in AUM • Supported the Investment Committee, the Director of Resear... |
| University of North Dakota | Pancratz Career Development Mentor | Sep 2021 to Aug 2023 | • Development of leadership and management skills • Teaching and developing young professionals aspiring to be in similar fields • Sharpening ability to share knowledge and lessons learned • Opportuni... |
| InterOcean Advisors LLC | Investment Banking Analyst | Apr 2021 to Jan 2022 | • Developed pitch decks and CIPs for business development and performed market research involving precedent transactions, public comparable companies, DCFs, LBOs and buyer profiles • Built valuation m... |
| Morrissey Goodale LLC | Investment Banking Analyst | Aug 2020 to Apr 2021 | • Built and maintained a new target acquisition list for buy-side and sell-side clients • Achieved consultant status working with a multitude of different clients on acquisition strategy • Led various... |
| IvyLine Capital Group | Cohort Member | Dec 2020 to Jan 2021 | • Selected amongst a competitive and international applicant pool to participate in IvyLine Capital’s Investments & Derivatives Cohort • Actively participated in education surrounding the fundamentals... |
| Dakota Venture Group | Managing Associate | Jan 2019 to Dec 2020 | • Leadership role and former managing associate to the first student-run venture capital fund in the country - Contained $1.4 million dollars invested in a range of startups from REITS to Biotec... |
| Nuveen | Investment Risk Management Intern | Jun 2020 to Aug 2020 | • Developed sophisticated models involving Tracking Error and Value at Risk for open ended funds • Worked with Portfolio Managers and Product Managers to set appropriate limits for various risk measur... |
| University of North Dakota | Co-Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2019 to May 2019 | • Developed strategy regarding fund direction • Provided leadership to other students to achieve measurable results • Responsible for the continuation and management of $1.6 million dollars invested i... |
| Follett Higher Education | Sales Associate | Jun 2017 to Aug 2017 | Sold various merchandise and led the accounting process at the University of North Dakota bookstore |
Education
University of North Dakota
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Executive MBA
2019 — 2020
University of North Dakota
Investments and Securities
2016 — 2019
Others at Ritholtz Wealth Management (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alex Messer | Trader | New York, NY , United States |
A Alex Palumbo | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States | |
| Chief Trading Officer | Portsmouth, RI , United States | |
| Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States |
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