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Azim Nakhooda

Azim Nakhooda

Partner at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC

Cleveland, OH , United States

About

Azim Nakhooda is a Senior Partner at Cedar Brook Group, now part of SEIA, based in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, he leads wealth management and investment strategy initiatives, tailoring portfolio solutions for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. Nakhooda is recognized for developing customized investment plans and advising client relationships on a wide array of financial objectives, including retirement planning and risk management.

With over 30 years of experience, Nakhooda’s background includes serving as Director of Investments at Cleveland Financial Group, where he managed portfolio construction and coordinated asset management strategies, as well as prior experience at Fidelity Investments in Boston focused on philanthropic asset management. At Cedar Brook Group, his work primarily emphasizes diversified investment portfolios covering equities, fixed income, alternative assets, and multi-asset solutions for sophisticated investors.

Nakhooda holds an MBA in Finance from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College. He is active in industry forums, has contributed to national financial publications, and was elected to the National Board Committee of the Arthritis Foundation, highlighting both his professional leadership and commitment to community engagement.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Cedar Brook GroupPartnerJul 2005 to Present
Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, Cedar Brook Group is one of the largest wealth management firms in the region. We operate through an independent structure, which allows us to develop individualized, c...
Cleveland Financial GroupDirector of InvestmentsJul 1996 to Jul 2005
Managed investment processes for a $1 billion private client group. Primary liaison to partner asset management firms and advised on portfolio construction and market strategy.
Fidelity InvestmentsInvestmentsSep 1993 to May 1996
Specialized in philanthropic portfolio management.

Education

Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

1996 1999

Boston College

Bachelor of Science (BS)

1992 1996

Skills & Expertise

Financial Advisory
Finance
Strategy
Financial Modeling
Portfolio Management
Asset Management
Alternative Investments
Securities
Financial Services
Investments
Marketing
Change Management
Financial Analysis

Others at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC (21)

NameRoleLocation
Andrea Mitchell
Andrea Mitchell
Portfolio ManagerLos Angeles, CA , United States
David Johnson
David Johnson
Senior PartnerMcLean, VA , United States
David Robertson
David Robertson
PartnerCleveland, OH , United States
Dylan Audsley
Dylan Audsley
AssociateSanta Monica, CA , United States
Jennifer Kim
Jennifer Kim
Senior PartnerLos Angeles, CA , United States
John Keenan
John Keenan
PartnerKensington, MD , United States
K
Kenneth Buzek
PartnerStrongsville, OH , United States
Kenneth Rogat
Kenneth Rogat
PartnerCleveland, OH , United States
Mark Copeland
Mark Copeland
Senior PartnerNewport Beach, CA , United States
M
Michael DeJohn
PartnerCleveland, OH , United States
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