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Nick Zamparelli

CFA®, MBA

Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer

About Nick

With an investment career that spans nearly three decades, Nick is the Chair of the Sequoia Investment Policy Committee and brings deep experience in designing, developing, and managing investment strategies that serve the unique needs of institutions and Sequoia clients across the wealth continuum. In addition to his background in equity research and portfolio construction from BlackRock, Nick applies extensive experience in managing alternative and traditional portfolios, hedge fund strategies, and customized allocation models to his client-centered service approach. 

Nick’s appreciation for an integrated approach to wealth management along with a commitment to balancing innovation with delivering enhanced, risk-adjusted returns make him a frequent commentator on investment topics for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth families. 

Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University and his MBA from Drexel University. In addition, he obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation from the CFA Institute and is an active member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia.  

Nick lives in Yardley, Pennsylvania, with his wife, and they have two sons. 

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Accreditation & Education

  • Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) 
  • Master of Business Administration, Drexel University  
  • Bachelor of Arts, economics with a concentration in finance, Bucknell University 

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Nick Zamparelli,

CFA®, MBA

Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer