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Adam Violich

Adam Violich

President at Violich Capital Management, Inc.

San Francisco, CA , United States

About

Adam Violich is the President and Chief Investment Officer at Violich Capital Management, Inc., an independent, employee-owned investment advisory firm based in San Francisco, California. In his leadership role, he oversees the firm’s asset management strategies, focusing on delivering long-term capital appreciation and customized investment solutions for both individual and institutional clients.

Violich specializes in comprehensive portfolio management, directing investments across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with a strong emphasis on disciplined asset allocation, sector selection, and tax-efficient strategies. His expertise encompasses managing risk-adjusted returns and designing solutions tailored to clients’ specific financial goals, leveraging in-depth market analysis and security selection.

With prior executive experience as Managing Director at Société Générale and a proven track record at Violich Capital as Principal and Chief Investment Officer, Violich brings a wealth of knowledge to the investment industry. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, underscoring his strong academic and professional background in finance and investment management.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Violich Capital ManagementPresidentJan 2010 to Present
Violich Capital ManagementPrincipal and Chief Investment OfficerJan 2005 to Jan 2010
Societe GeneraleManaging DirectorJan 2000 to Jan 2004
E*OfferingVice PresidentJan 1999 to Jan 2000
Robertson, Stephens & CoSenior AssociateJan 1996 to Jan 1999

Education

Stanford University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA

1995 1997

Dartmouth College

Bachelor's degree

1987 1991

Skills & Expertise

Investments
Asset Management
Private Equity
Hedge Funds
Alternative Investments
Valuation
Due Diligence
Portfolio Management
Equities
Financial Modeling
Venture Capital
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fixed Income
Asset Allocation
Financial Analysis
Business Strategy
Wealth Management
Capital Markets
Investment Management
Strategic Planning
Corporate Development
Investment Banking
Mergers and Acquisitions
Program Management
Strategy
Integration
Leadership
Customer Service
Marketing

Others at Violich Capital Management, Inc. (2)

NameRoleLocation
Matthew Schmidt
Matthew Schmidt
Portfolio Manager and Research AnalystSan Francisco, CA , United States
P
Paul Violich
PresidentKentfield, CA , United States