Our Team The people behind the work
A team spanning portfolio management, financial planning, research, technology, operations, and client communication.
Clients work with the people making the decisions
BAM’s team brings experience across institutional portfolio management, financial planning, law, quantitative research, technology, operations, and client communication.
There is no separate sales layer between clients and the professionals responsible for their portfolios and plans. Each person below has a defined role in the work.
Meet the BAM team
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Tom Byrne
Tom founded BAM in 1998 and serves as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer. A former securities attorney, he leads the firm’s equity work.
Art Ernst, CFP®
Art leads fixed income and financial planning. He has more than 35 years of experience as a portfolio manager, economist, and adviser.
Mike Chen
Mike oversees technology and develops quantitative, risk-managed strategies. He previously worked at Jane Street Capital and Guerilla Capital.
Brian Arena
Brian leads BAM’s institutional equity strategies. Before joining BAM in 2019, he served as Head of Global Equities at the New Jersey Division of Investment.
Greg Huston
Greg leads institutional relations, marketing, and communications. His prior roles include Tessera Capital, Wilshire Associates, and Huston Associates.
Brendan Byrne
Brendan is a portfolio manager and analyst focused on research and client communication. He joined BAM in 2024 after roles at Joele Frank, SoFi, and Dodge & Cox.
Talk with the team
Contact BAM to discuss an investment-management, financial-planning, retirement-plan, or institutional relationship. Your first conversation will be with someone who understands the work.