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About
Will Herrman is a Principal and Portfolio Manager at Cannell & Spears, a prominent registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. Since joining Cannell & Spears in 2018, he has overseen the management of discretionary equity and fixed-income portfolios, working closely with high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients to develop tailored investment strategies. His responsibilities include security selection, asset allocation, and portfolio supervision, with an emphasis on understanding sector trends and individual company fundamentals.
Herrman’s investment expertise spans major public equity sectors, including technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials, as reflected in Cannell & Spears’ current holdings in companies such as Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon. He is known for a disciplined, value-oriented approach that focuses on businesses with strong competitive advantages and proven management teams, as well as identifying undervalued securities with potential for significant appreciation.
Prior to his role at Cannell & Spears, Herrman served as Vice President and Principal at Bernstein Private Wealth Management for over 15 years, where he advised clients on wealth planning and investment management. He began his career in sales management at Turner Broadcasting, bringing client-focused communication and business development skills to the financial industry. Herrman holds a BA in Political Science from Brown University and is recognized for his thoughtful, research-driven contributions to investment management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannell & Spears | Principal | Aug 2018 to Present | — |
| Bernstein Private Wealth Management | Principal and VP, Financial Advisor | Jul 2002 to Aug 2018 | Financial Advisor to high net worth individuals and families |
| Turner Broadcasting | Account Executive and Sales Manager | Jan 1993 to Jan 2001 | Media sales executive |
| DDB Needham | Media Buyer | Jan 1990 to Jan 1993 | — |
Education
Brown University
Political Science
1985 — 1989
Collegiate School
1973 — 1985
Others at Spears Abacus Advisors LLC (14)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
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