Brian Hook

Brian S. Hook, CFA, CPA, serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland, where he is responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and valuation activities for the fund. He plays a pivotal role on the firm’s Management Committee, supporting the strategic oversight of a broadly diversified closed-end equity fund focused primarily on large-cap U.S. equities.

Prior to joining Adams Funds in 2008, Brian was a Senior Manager at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., where he developed significant expertise in asset management. He began his career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., specializing in servicing asset management and private equity clients, which provided him with a solid foundation in financial operations and compliance for investment firms.

Brian holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration (Finance) with a minor in Management Information Systems from the University of Delaware, and a Master of Science in Finance from Johns Hopkins University. He is a CFA charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant, highly regarded for his proficiency in fund administration, financial analysis, and oversight of equity investment products, with a specific focus on listed U.S. equities and diversified equity portfolios.