New York

Paul is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and the Director of the New York office.  As a Portfolio Manager, his primary responsibility is overseeing portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of portfolios for individuals, families, foundations and endowments.  In addition, Paul is responsible for the Institutional Quality Growth Equity Strategy, and serves as a member of the Equity and Asset Allocation committees and the Executive Committee.

Paul entered the Financial Services Industry in 1981. He joined Scudder Stevens & Clark (a predecessor firm) in 1983 and helped lead the sale of the Scudder Private Investment Counsel Group from Deutsche Bank to Legg Mason in 2005.  Prior to Scudder, Paul worked for Brown Brothers Harriman.

Paul heads the Investment Committee for the Isaac H. Tuttle Fund, where he is also a board member.  He is Treasurer and board member of the Bay Head Preservation Alliance. He is also a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts and is a CFA charterholder.

Paul graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Economics.

Reshma is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and Chief Compliance Officer. She is responsible for implementing the firm's compliance program and is a member of the firm's Operating Committee.

Previously, Reshma held senior compliance roles at PIMCO and Barclays, and compliance roles and The Carlyle Group. Her career has focused on Investment Adviser's Act and broker dealer regulatory matters, in particular anti-money laundering and anti-corruption. She also has experience in bringing micro-finance programs in areas coming out of civil wars and conflicts, such as Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Reshma holds a B.A. from American University. She is a member of the Portfolios with Purpose Board of Directors, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Board of Advisors, Buckley Country Day School Board of Trustees, and a therapeutic riding instructor for Gallop NYC.

In her free time, Reshma enjoys running marathons, yoga, horseback riding and spending time with her husband and son.

Warwick M. Carter, Jr. is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel based in New York.  As a Senior Wealth Advisor, his primary focus is generational wealth planning for high net worth individuals and families.  He also advises on philanthropic planning.  When giving advice, Warwick takes a comprehensive approach to assessing all aspects of a client’s tax, financial and family situation.  Warwick works closely with Portfolio Managers and Client Advisors in all of our offices to integrate wealth strategies with a client’s investments.  He regularly meets with outside advisors to devise appropriate solutions that will help grow wealth in a tax-aware way over the long term.

Warwick joined 1919 Investment Counsel in 2019.  He has worked in the fields of taxation, estate planning, and trust law for more than 25 years. Warwick has served as a Senior Trust Officer for J.P. Morgan Private Bank in New York and Washington, D.C.  He was subsequently National Head of Trusts and Estates at Fiduciary Trust Company International for nearly six years.  He also launched a private consulting practice advising RIAs on trusts and estates matters.  Earlier in his career, he practiced law in New York.

Warwick has considerable experience in philanthropic planning as well as managing foundations.  He has advised some of the largest foundations in the country. Warwick served on the Board of Trustees of the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network in New York and was a member of the Board of Visitors of the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Warwick is a graduate of Denison University and the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.  He also holds a master’s in taxation from Georgetown University. He is admitted to the bar in New York and the District of Columbia.  Warwick is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Michelle is an Investment Associate at 1919 Investment Counsel.  Her primary responsibility is to work with portfolio managers to provide tailored investment solutions through portfolio construction, ongoing monitoring of portfolios, financial planning and maintaining client relationships.  She is also a member of the Third Party Committee and the Financial Planning Committee.

Michelle entered the Financial Service Industry in 2003 and prior to joining the firm in 2010, Michelle held various positions servicing high net worth clients as a Performance Analyst at JPMorgan, as an Associate Portfolio Manager at AllianceBernstein, and most recently, as an Equity Research Associate at First Republic Investment Management.

Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Binghamton University with a dual concentration in Finance and Management Information Systems.

Bill is a Vice President at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. His primary responsibility is a Family Office Client Advisor overseeing the management of the Family Office Services Group.

Prior to joining Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm) in September, 2013, he worked for S.W. Childs Management Corp. since 1971. Bill became President in 1980.  The firm was a family office that provided financial and personal services to High Net Worth clients.

Bill earned a B.A. in Economics from Lafayette College.

Brian is a Senior Portfolio Associate at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. His primary responsibility is overseeing day-to-day administrative management of individual, family, institutional and trust portfolios. He works closely with Portfolio Managers to enhance client relationships by closely monitoring investment portfolios for asset allocation, financial planning and client needs.

Prior to joining the firm in 2020, he was a Broker in TP ICAP’s Global Broking division in New York. He was responsible for servicing clients in Equity Derivatives and US Credit products.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Scranton, where he was a captain of the Men’s Basketball team. He is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor.

Email address:  bfarrell@1919ic.com

Alex is a Portfolio Administrator.  He is responsible for providing financial planning, administrative support and meeting clients’ day-to-day needs.

Alex graduated from Howard University with a B.B.A. in Finance.  He obtained the Certified Financial Planner™ designation and is currently enrolled at New York University-Stern pursuing an M.B.A degree.  Alex serves as an Alumni leader for the local chapter in NYC, is a jogger, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Lu Han is a Principal and Senior Client Advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel.  Her primary focus is financial planning for individuals and families.  Lu takes a comprehensive approach to assessing all aspects of a client’s financial situation, including retirement planning, goal funding, cash flow analysis, insurance reviews, college savings, and estate planning.  She partners with Portfolio Managers to identify and integrate meaningful solutions with investment management, and to interface with clients on a regular basis to provide ongoing financial planning services as a part of the firm’s wealth management services.

Lu joined the firm from UBS Financial Services Inc., where she was a Financial Planning Specialist working with financial advisors to deliver planning and advice to clients.  Lu is a Certified Financial Planner®, a CFA Charterholder, and holds a B.A. in English and Psychology from Barnard College.  She enjoys rock climbing, hiking, running, and traveling.

John is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. His primary responsibility is as an Equity Research Analyst covering the financial services and real estate sectors.

John has over 26 years of experience in financial services and real estate. He began his career as a commercial credit analyst and construction real estate lender at PNC.  Following graduate school, John joined Salomon Smith Barney (now Citigroup) as a sell-side analyst covering regional banks, specialty finance and industrials. He moved over the buy-side in 2003 and continued to focus on financial services at Schroder Investment Management and most recently Voya (formerly ING) Investment Management. John has deep knowledge in the small and mid-cap segment of financial services.

John earned his B.A. in Philosophy & Art History from Colgate University.  He also earned his M.B.A. in Finance from New York University.

Julie is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. As a Portfolio Manager, her primary responsibility is overseeing portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of portfolios for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutional clients. She is a member of the Fixed Income Group and the editor of the firm’s quarterly Investment Review and Outlook.

Prior to joining Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm) in 2009, she was a Senior Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust Company working with high-net-worth clients.

Julie has served on a number of non-profit organizations and currently is a Trustee of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center.  She recently was appointed to a 3-year term on the National Council on White House History. Julie is a past Trustee of the Montclair State University Foundation and previously served as the President of the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence.

Julie earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master’s degree in Economics from New York University.

Yvonne is a Vice President at 1919 Investment Counsel. She has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, working with individuals, families, foundations, and institutional clients with complex financial needs.

As an Investment Associate, her primary responsibility is to evaluate investment strategies and implement changes in client portfolios. She works with a senior portfolio manager on investment-related projects, focusing on the institutional portfolio. In addition, she is a member of the Fixed Income Committee,  the Secretary of the Institutional Committee, and writes the Quarterly Institutional Review.

Prior to joining 1919 Investment Counsel in 2003, she was an Alternative Investments Sales Associate at J. P. Morgan Private Bank marketing private equity to ultra-high-net-worth clients. Her experience in finance started as an M&A Associate at Knox Partners (Subsidiary of La Compagnie Financière Edmond De Rothschild Banque) in 1990.

Yvonne is an active member of the Columbia School of Business 1916 Society, and serves on the Board of Sextant Production, the New York theater company.

Yvonne received an M.S. in Economics from Warsaw School of Economics in Warsaw, Poland and an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from Graduate School of Business at Columbia University. In her free time she enjoys biking, theater, opera and travel.

Lori is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. As a Portfolio Manager, her primary responsibility is overseeing portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of portfolios for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutional clients. She is a member of the firm’s Equity Institutional Committee.

Lori entered the Financial Services Industry in 1986 and joined Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm) in 2007. Prior to joining the firm, Lori was a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management and was responsible for managing about $600 million in assets for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations. Before U.S. Trust, Lori was a Portfolio Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman & Company in New York City where she was a member of their tax-efficient asset management team that managed all of the firm’s fully discretionary U.S. private client money. Lori also spent several years at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette in the equity research department.

Outside of the office, Lori previously served as a co-chair for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club women’s committee and is a former board member of Talbot Perkins Children’s Services, as well as a NY Junior League volunteer and co-chair of several committees. She is a former board member of 444 Owners Corporation and a former member of Network 2020, the NY Society of Security Analysts, and The Financial Women’s Association.

Lori received her B.A. from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and her M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School at Chapel Hill and is a CFA charterholder.

Ian McEneaney is a Business Development Officer at 1919 Investment Counsel, where his primary focus is working with individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations to understand their unique financial needs and to develop comprehensive financial solutions to help them achieve their financial goals. Ian is responsible for new business development in the New York Office, and he is also a member of the firm’s Marketing Committee.

Ian joined the firm from Cognolink Ltd. (now ThirdBridge), where he was a Research Associate. Ian was previously an intern at Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm).

Ian graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Political Science and a double minor in Corporate Strategy and Financial Economics.

Sandra is a Senior Portfolio Administrator at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC.  Her primary responsibilities are to manage client relationships and work with portfolio managers to provide comprehensive financial service through financial planning and portfolio construction.

Sandra is a member of the 1919 Investment Counsel Financial Planning Committee.

Prior to joining Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm),  Sandra worked at Deutsche Bank Private Banking with high-net-worth individuals in relationship management.

Sandra is an active member of the Financial Planning Association of New York (FPA) and the FPA pro bono committee.

Sandra holds a B.A. and M.L.A. in Humanities from the University of South Florida, and is a Certified Financial Planner® professional.

Sonia is a Senior Portfolio Administrator at 1919Investment Counsel, LLC. Her primary responsibility is to provide professional account service to high-net-worth and institutional clients. She is the liaison between clients and their custodians, attorneys, accountants, and estate and tax advisors. In addition, Sonia is involved with the Client Experience Task Force.

Sonia entered the Financial Services Industry in 1977. Prior to joining 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC in 2010, Sonia was Vice President of Account Administration at Legg Mason Inc. affiliates Barrett Associates, Inc. and Gray, Seifert, Inc., and an Account Administrator at Bessemer Trust Company, NA. Sonia received her B.B.A. in Finance and Economics from Pace University.

Beatrice is a Senior Portfolio Administrator at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. Her primary responsibility is to provide professional service to high-net-worth and institutional clients managed by the New York investment team. In addition, Beatrice is involved with several of the firm’s client-centered initiatives focused on maintaining and improving the firm’s excellent client retention rate, including the Client Experience Task Force and PA Peer Review and Support Team comprised of a select group of sophisticated systems' users. They have led the way by proposing solutions to enhance workflow practices.

Beatrice entered the Financial Services Industry in 1998 and joined Scudder Investments in June 2000 (a predecessor firm). Prior to joining the firm, she was a Portfolio Assistant at HSBC Bank for two years, assisting several portfolio managers to oversee high-net–worth client accounts.

Beatrice earned a B.S. in Finance and Investments from Baruch College.

Lee is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. As a Portfolio Manager, his primary responsibilities are overseeing portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of portfolios for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutional clients; and co-managing the 1919 Financial Services Fund.

Lee entered the Financial Services Industry in 1985 and joined Scudder, Stevens & Clark (a predecessor firm) in 1990. Prior to joining the firm, Lee worked in the banking and consulting industries for ten years.

Lee earned a B.A. in Economics from Southern Methodist University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Wharton. He is a CFA charterholder and a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts.

Matthew is a Portfolio Manager at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC.  His primary responsibilities are overseeing portfolio construction, ongoing monitoring of portfolios and financial planning for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutional clients.  He oversees the firm’s Dividend Growth Equity strategy and is also an associate member of the firm’s Quality Growth Equity strategy group, where he assists the group with investment strategy and portfolio analysis.

Matthew entered the Financial Service Industry in 2012 when he joined Legg Mason Investment Counsel, now 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC.

Outside of the office, Matthew serves on the board for the 744 Park Avenue Condominium Association.  He also oversees the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity’s Tau Mu Education Development Fund and volunteers as a Regional Governor. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys traveling, exploring New York City’s restaurant scene and spending time with his family.

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Towson University with concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics.  Matthew is a CFA charterholder and is a member of CFA Institute and the CFA Society of New York.

Bettina is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. As a Portfolio Manager, her primary responsibility is portfolio construction and management for individuals, families, foundations, and endowments.

Bettina entered the Financial Services Industry when she joined Scudder, Stevens & Clark (a predecessor firm) in 1979. Prior to that, she pursued her interests in classical radio and fine arts. She continues her involvement with community singing and photography today.

Bettina earned a B.A. from Vassar College and an M.B.A. from the Anderson School of Management, UCLA. She is a CFA charterholder.

Katherine White is a Business Development Officer at 1919 Investment Counsel. She works closely with individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations to understand their unique financial needs and develop tailored, holistic solutions to help them achieve their goals. Katherine focuses primarily on new business development in New York and the Northeast.

Before joining 1919, Katherine led customer operations for the digital marketing firm Animalz and held roles in sales and investment analysis at Neuberger Berman and DRD Investments Family Office, respectively. At DRD Investments, she also led the firm’s foundation efforts.

Katherine graduated from Williams College with a B.A. in Comparative Literature and was a Varsity Nordic Ski Team member. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Katherine also serves on the board of the Spannocchia Foundation and enjoys traveling, hiking, and all snow sports.

Steve is a Managing Director at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and the Director of Equity Research. As a Portfolio Manager, his primary responsibility is overseeing portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of portfolios for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and institutional clients. In addition, he is the Head of the Equity Strategy Working Group.

Steve entered the Financial Services Industry in 1993 and joined Legg Mason Investment Counsel (a predecessor firm) in 2010. Previously, he was an equity analyst at Legg Mason, Inc. affiliates, Barrett Associates, Inc. and Gray, Seifert & Co. Inc.

Steve received his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Delaware and obtained a master’s degree in Financial Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.