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About
Chris Cogliano serves as Portfolio Manager at Shepherd Financial Partners LLC, where he leads portfolio construction, risk management, and trading for client accounts. He specializes in alternative investments and private placements, utilizing extensive research and analytical skills to tailor investment strategies to clients’ unique financial goals. His work also covers broader asset classes including equities, real estate, and commodities, reflecting a strong focus on market cycle dynamics and sector-specific opportunities.
Before his current role, Chris was a Portfolio Specialist and Investment Analyst at Shepherd Financial Partners from 2023 to 2025, and previously an Investment Professional at U.S. Boston Capital Corporation, where he gained expertise in financial modeling, deal structuring, and due diligence for private investments. His career demonstrates a blend of hands-on investment analysis and sophisticated client portfolio advisory across traditional and alternative markets.
Chris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Boston College, where he was also a member of the varsity Track and Cross Country teams. He maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has contributed market commentary and research insights through public updates and client-focused events. Based in Boston, MA, Chris is recognized for his strategic perspective in alternative investments and commitment to informed, individualized client service.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Financial Partners | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2025 to Present | At Shepherd Financial Partners, I am responsible for managing our asset allocation process and serve as the primary resource for advisor/client investment knowledge. Additionally, I collaborate with c... |
| Shepherd Financial Partners | Portfolio Specialist and Investment Analyst | Jan 2023 to Mar 2025 | Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to the ‘Contact info’ above. Investment Advice offered through Shepherd Financial Partners, ... |
| U.S. Boston Capital Corporation | Investment Professional | Feb 2017 to Jan 2023 | I provided the private client group with investment research to optimize client portfolios and create effective diversification by balancing risk tolerance, projected market conditions, and cost. I de... |
| Pear Tree Partners, LP. (dba U.S. Boston Growth Capital) | Senior Associate | Feb 2017 to Jan 2023 | I worked with a small team to source and analyze attractive equity and debt investment opportunities in small private growth companies. From the start of a transaction to the finish, I was responsible... |
Education
Boston College
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance
Bishop Guertin High School
High School
Others at Shepherd Financial Partners LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Specialist and Investment Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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