Chris Gildea
Co-CIO and Senior Portfolio Manager at Tower Bridge Advisors
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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Bridge Advisors | Co-CIO and Senior Portfolio Manager | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Portsmith Capital Fund / Portview Partners | Portfolio Manager | Aug 2014 to Jan 2018 | — |
| MERIT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | Portfolio Manager and Co-Founder | Sep 2010 to Aug 2014 | — |
| Gardner Lewis Asset Management | Analyst | Nov 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)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Analyst | Phoenixville, PA , United States | |
C Christine Freisleben | Trader | Conshohocken, PA , United States |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Conshohocken, PA , United States | |
J John Lisle | Principal | Conshohocken, PA , United States |
M Michael Adams | Senior Portfolio Manager | Conshohocken, PA , United States |
R Radcliffe Cheston | Principal | Villanova, PA , United States |
R Robert Whalen | Portfolio manager | Bryn Mawr, PA , United States |
C Christopher Crooks | Chief Investment Officer | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
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