Ben Carlson
InvestorDirector of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Grand Rapids, MI
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About
Ben Carlson joined Ritholtz Wealth Management in late 2015 to build out the firm's institutional and family office division. He focuses on serving individuals and organizations, and co-hosts the Animal Spirits podcast with colleague Michael Batnick.
Experience
- Ritholtz Wealth ManagementDirector of Institutional Asset Managementcurrent2015 — present
- Van Andel InstituteInvestment Analyst2007 — 2015
- Aileron LtdInvestment Analyst2005 — 2007
- Janney Montgomery ScottResearch Intern2003
Skills & more
Financial AnalysisFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementFinancial ModelingValuationPrivate EquityBudgetsStrategic PlanningMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office
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Colleagues at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Anna Chaiken
Vice President at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Barry Ritholtz
Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Bill Artzerounian
Director of Tax Services at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Blair duQuesnay
Lead Advisor – The Preserve at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Brian Rosen
Sr. Advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Chris Carey
Advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Colleen Parker
Director of Client Service at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Dan LaRosa
Sr. Advisor & Director of Corp. Retirement at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Carlson?
- Ben Carlson joined Ritholtz Wealth Management in late 2015 to build out the firm's institutional and family office division. He focuses on serving individuals and organizations, and co-hosts the Animal Spirits podcast with colleague Michael Batnick.
- Where does Ben Carlson work?
- Ben Carlson is Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management.
- Where did Ben Carlson go to school?
- Ben Carlson studied at Grand Valley State University (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management); Hope College (Bachelors of Arts, Business Administration/Economics/Accounting).
Same school
Also attended Grand Valley State University28
Sov BallardExecutive Administrator at QED InvestorsMatthew MannGeneral Partner at Fin CapitalKelly WiardaHead of Marketing at Grand VenturesVanessa RasanenExecutive Assistant at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALEmily SarataDirector of Engagement at Michigan Capital NetworkGreeshma MuddamAccountant at Michigan Capital Network
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Also attended Hope College8
Kelly WiardaHead of Marketing at Grand VenturesSteve HaakensonExecutive Director at WMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization CenterBrian GiereHead of National Accounts at Amplify ETFsMarli CarmackOffice Manager at Elevate VenturesLuke TubergenCo-Founder of the Ember Fund & Managing Partner at EmberJeff ChristensenDirector, Product and Digital Innovation at Arsenal
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Shared employers
Also worked at Van Andel Institute8
Jacqueline LensingInvestment Associate at Grand VenturesKalina FosterPlatform Manager at Michigan Capital NetworkTurner NovakInvestor at Banana CapitalYaw BediakoFounder at Yemaachi BiotechnologyVarun PatelFounder at ArtosJon LensingCofounder at OpenLoop
+ 2 more
Also worked at Janney Montgomery Scott12
Debra CoyInvestor at BURNT ISLAND VENTURESDaniel MartinFinance Associate at Acurio VenturesAndrew CokeVice President at VCFA GroupZack StraussSenior Associate at MissionOGVladimir WalkoBusiness Development Officer at Signet Healthcare PartnersLeslie ArchardDirector, Capital Formation at Clear Haven Capital Management
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