Brian Arena

Drexel University – M.S.

Rutgers University CCAS – Dual B.A.


Brian joined Byrne Asset Management in 2019. He serves as the Senior Portfolio Manager for Institutional Equity Strategies.


Brian spent 33 years at the State of New Jersey’s Division of Investment. The Division of Investment manages over $80 billion of State assets.


Brian began his career as a systems analyst, and then became an investment analyst for the Division of Investment focused on the technology, media and consumer sectors. Brian subsequently became a portfolio manager, and then was promoted to Head of Global Equities, and Investment Officer.


In his free time Brian enjoys playing ice hockey.


You can reach Brian at brianarena@byrneasset.com.