Mark Gordon

Mark R. Gordon is Chief Investment Officer and Shareholder at Wealth Architects, LLC, based in California, where he leads investment strategy, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and quantitative analysis for the firm's clients. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all investment processes and maintaining alignment with clients’ financial goals, focusing on explaining risk and improving clients’ understanding of the relationship between their portfolios and their broader life objectives.

His investment expertise covers multi-asset portfolio management, with particular focus on public equities, fixed income, and other liquid securities, as reflected in Wealth Architects' managed asset allocations. Gordon is experienced in addressing client needs across diverse sectors, including the management of individual and institutional portfolios, and he leverages robust quantitative and legal analysis in his decision-making.

Gordon brings over 25 years of experience in wealth management and legal services, having formerly served as Director of Portfolio Management and Chief Compliance Officer at Wealth Architects, LLC. He holds a JD from the University of Michigan Law School, an MPP from Duke University, and a BS in Political Science from Eastern Michigan University, and is both a CFA charterholder and CFP® professional. He is recognized for his thought leadership through published commentary on market conditions and investment strategy.