Thomas Garrett, CFA, FRM, CAIA

Managing Director | Strategic Research

Mr. Garrett is primarily responsible for supporting the firm’s capital markets research efforts, including the creation and oversight of materials for annual market reviews and outlooks, thought leadership on capital market forecasts and models, and the development of top-down portfolio views. Mr. Garrett also assists with the creation and delivery of research materials to the firm’s consulting staff for topics related to capital market opportunities, strategic asset allocation, and active management. He is a shareholder of the firm.

Prior to joining Verus, he held a career in the life insurance industry where he served as underwriting manager.

Mr. Garrett earned a bachelor of arts degree (BA) from the University of Washington with a dual concentration in finance and marketing, with honors, and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Seattle University. He holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation and is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) charterholder. Mr. Garrett is a past President of CFA Society Seattle, and currently serves on the boards of CFA Society Seattle, CAIA Seattle, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.