Mel brings nearly two decades of financial services and investing experience to the FBB team. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Mel is responsible for managing client relationships and client investment portfolios.
Prior to FBB Capital Partners, Mel spent several years at 1919 Investment Counsel where he managed individual and institutional client portfolios, a Financial Services Mutual Fund and a Real Estate Equity Strategy. Prior to his time with 1919, Mel held various roles with investment banks Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and Compass Point Research in New York and Washington, DC respectively.
A native of Dublin, Ireland, Mel received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin. He is a CFA®, and CAIA charterholder, a member of the CFA Institute, and a member of the CFA Society of Washington, DC.
Mel lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife Jenny and their two children.