Rob Ryder
Research and Operations Director
Rob Ryder was raised in Cotuit, Massachusetts, and attended Princeton University, graduating with a BSE in aerospace and mechanical sciences. He began his career in 1980 in mutual fund marketing, served as head of the mutual fund department for a regional broker/dealer, and later ran trading operations for an offshore money manager in New York City. In 2002, he joined Marianne’s office, using his experience to provide research and strategies for investment portfolios. Rob is the vice president of the board of Newtown Parent Connection (NewtownParentConnection.org) where he has served 12 years as a board member. He is also a member of the Roaring 60s rowing club. In his free time, he enjoys working on home and volunteer projects, such as Trinity Church summer youth work camps and Bens Lighthouse (benslighthouse.org) mission trips to help communities that have suffered natural disasters or other tragedies heal through community rebuilding construction projects. Rob particularly enjoys gardening, sailing, and traveling with his family.