About
Laura Cantu is a Portfolio Analyst at Sendero Wealth Management in San Antonio, TX, where she supports a team of Portfolio Managers by conducting portfolio analysis, preparing reports, tracking portfolio performance, and considering historical trends to optimize client investment outcomes. She leverages over six years of industry experience to assist in investment decisions across diverse asset classes, mainly focusing on portfolio management, investment operations, and analytics for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Prior to joining Sendero, Laura served as a Treasury Investment Analyst and Trader at eBay, where she specialized in cash management, fixed income trading, and optimizing corporate liquidity strategies. She also worked as a Portfolio Administrator for an exclusive family office at Aspiriant, supporting investment advisors in comprehensive portfolio administration and reporting for affluent clients. Her career demonstrates strong expertise in fixed income, equities, alternative investments, and investment operations through her roles at these firms.
Laura holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio, equipping her with a robust technical foundation in financial analysis and investment strategy. She is recognized for her natural leadership within portfolio management teams and her contributions to integrated investment solutions for institutional and private clients.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendero Wealth Management | Portfolio Analyst | Sep 2024 to Present | — |
| eBay | Treasury Investment Analyst and Trader | Sep 2023 to Sep 2024 | — |
| Aspiriant | Portfolio Administrator - Exclusive Family Office (EFO) | Mar 2022 to Sep 2023 | — |
| Aspiriant | Senior Investment Operations Associate | Aug 2020 to Mar 2022 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Client Associate | Aug 2018 to Aug 2020 | — |
| RBFCU Investments Group, LLC | Investment Intern | Aug 2017 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union | Finance and Accounting Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | — |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Student Mentor | Aug 2015 to Aug 2017 | — |
| Rio Bank | Bank Operations Intern | May 2015 to Aug 2015 | — |
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
BBA, Finance
2014 — 2018
Skills & Expertise
Others at Sendero Wealth Management, LLC (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Kerrville, TX , United States | |
| Partner | Chief Investment Officer | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Partner, Vice President Investments | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
A Austin Sanders | Portfolio Analyst | San Antonio, TX , United States |
| Institutional Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Sr. Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| Research Analyst | San Antonio, TX , United States |