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Brian Heider
Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Partner at True North Advisors, LLC
About
Brian Heider is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Partner at True North Advisors in Dallas, Texas, where he oversees portfolio management and investment strategy for clients. In this role, he is responsible for leading manager due diligence and investment selection across a wide array of asset classes, with a particular emphasis on private investments and alternative asset strategies.
Heider's investment career at True North Advisors includes previous leadership roles such as Senior Director of Investments and Partner, where he focused on the construction and oversight of diversified portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. He is recognized for his expertise in evaluating and allocating to private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and other alternative assets, complementing traditional investment solutions.
Brian holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Economics from Texas A&M University. He is a CFA® and CAIA® charterholder, underlining his strong analytical skills and specialized knowledge in alternative investments, and has been part of the leadership that contributed to True North’s recognition as a top wealth management firm in Dallas.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| True North Advisors | Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Partner | Jan 2025 to Present | — |
| True North Advisors | Partner | Jan 2019 to Present | — |
| True North Advisors | Senior Director of Investments, Partner | Mar 2022 to Dec 2024 | — |
| Employees Retirement System of Texas | Public Equity Investment Analyst | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | — |
| GMAC Mortgage | Regional Manager - Western US Realtors | Jun 2010 to Jul 2012 | — |
| GMAC Mortgage | Real Estate Owned Portfolio Manager | Sep 2008 to Jul 2012 | — |
| GMAC Mortgage | Loss Mitigation Portfolio Specialist | Mar 2006 to Sep 2008 | — |
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2012 — 2014
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
2001 — 2005
Others at True North Advisors, LLC (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Crystal Bradley | Portfolio Analyst | TX , United States |
| Chief Investment Officer, Partner | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Manager of Trading | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Associate | Mountain Home, TX , United States | |
| Senior Investment Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
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