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Chris Gildea

Chris Gildea

Co-CIO and Senior Portfolio Manager at Tower Bridge Advisors

West Chester, PA , United States

About

Chris Gildea is Co-Chief Investment Officer (Co-CIO) and Senior Portfolio Manager at Tower Bridge Advisors, an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory firm based in the Philadelphia area, where he leads the firm’s research and investment committee and plays a central role in portfolio construction and asset allocation for individuals, families, and select institutions. With a distinguished focus on multi-asset class investing, Gildea applies his broad expertise across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, emphasizing risk management and long-term wealth preservation for clients. His responsibilities extend to guiding the firm’s investment strategy, overseeing research, and ensuring portfolios are tailored to meet individual client objectives.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Tower Bridge AdvisorsCo-CIO and Senior Portfolio ManagerJan 2018 to Present
Portsmith Capital Fund / Portview PartnersPortfolio ManagerAug 2014 to Jan 2018
MERIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTPortfolio Manager and Co-FounderSep 2010 to Aug 2014
Gardner Lewis Asset ManagementAnalystNov 2004 to Jul 2010

Education

Purdue University Daniels School of Business

MBA, Accounting and Finance

2002 2004

Suffolk University Law School

JD

1993 1997

Boston College

BS, Economics and Operations Management

1988 1992

Others at Tower Bridge Advisors (9)

NameRoleLocation
Chad Imgrund
Chad Imgrund
Senior Research AnalystPhoenixville, PA , United States
C
Christine Freisleben
TraderConshohocken, PA , United States
Dan Rodan
Dan Rodan
Senior Portfolio ManagerPhiladelphia, PA , United States
Jim Meyer
Jim Meyer
Chief Investment OfficerConshohocken, PA , United States
J
John Lisle
PrincipalConshohocken, PA , United States
M
Michael Adams
Senior Portfolio ManagerConshohocken, PA , United States
R
Radcliffe Cheston
PrincipalVillanova, PA , United States
R
Robert Whalen
Portfolio managerBryn Mawr, PA , United States
C
Christopher Crooks
Chief Investment OfficerPhiladelphia, PA , United States

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