Christopher has more than 20 years of experience in the investment management industry including responsibilities in trading, equity research, portfolio management and relationship management. He was drawn to Whitney & Company in part because of its RIA structure, in which advisors are compensated not for selling products, but for giving sound advice and managing clients’ money.

For Christopher, the most rewarding part of his work is meeting the needs of his clients and knowing they have full confidence in him. He believes the most important job at Whitney & Company is keeping people on the right path and helping them make calm, rational decisions, no matter what the market’s doing. He’s built a reputation for treating clients as if they were part of his family, often going above and beyond financial advice, from conversations about life changes to decisions about home improvements.

Before joining Whitney & Company, Christopher held positions at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, Canal Front Capital Management (where he was co-founder) and Cobblestone Capital Advisors. He earned his BBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky and his MBA from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.

Outside of work, Christopher enjoys playing golf and skiing, along with spending time with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He’s also served on the board of Joyful Rescues, an animal shelter in Cuba, N.Y.