Christopher
Brinich

Vela Investment Management, LLC

CRD#7715208
Investment Advisor
in New Albany, OH

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Christopher Brinich is a financial advisor based in New Albany, Ohio, working with Vela Investment Management, LLC. Christopher has previously held positions at Vela Investment Management, Rea & Associates, Diperna Advisors, Ohio Wesleyan University, Mai Capital Management, Cleveland International Piano Competition, Lakewood Recreation Department, Lakewood Country Club, and United States Tennis Association. Christopher is registered to provide services in Ohio. Currently, Christopher is part of Vela Investment Management, LLC, which operates out of New Albany, Ohio. The firm has 25 employees and manages assets totaling $397.9 million. The firm serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, and other services. The fee structure at Vela Investment Management, LLC includes asset-based, fixed, performance-based, and other fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Chartered Financial Analyst

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for investment companies, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees, Performance-based Fees, Others

Office Location

220 Market Street Suite 208
New Albany, OH 43054

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Vela Investment Management, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$397,892,003

OH Average: $2,106,341,625
Total Number of Employees

25

OH Average: 34
Total Number of Accounts

278

OH Average: 1,972
Average Account Size

$1,431,266

OH Average: $1,068,125

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for investment companies
  • Other

Christopher Brinich Work History

2020 - Present (4 years)

Vela Investment Management

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Rea & Associates

2017 - 2017 (< 1 year)

Ohio Wesleyan University

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

Diperna Advisors

2016 - 2016 (< 1 year)

Mai Capital Management

2015 - 2015 (< 1 year)

Ohio Wesleyan University

2015 - 2015 (< 1 year)

Cleveland International Piano Competition

2014 - 2017 (3 years)

Ohio Wesleyan University

2014 - 2015 (1 year)

Lakewood Recreation Department

2014 - 2015 (1 year)

Lakewood Country Club

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

United States Tennis Association

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

Ohio Wesleyan University

Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at Vela Investment Management, LLC

Brian Hilderbrand
New Albany, OH
Robert Murphy
New Albany, OH
Robert Sharpe
New Albany, OH
Shaun Steiger
New Albany, OH
Christopher Brinich
New Albany, OH
Kyle Schneider
New Albany, OH
Nicholas Rinker
New Albany, OH
Thomas Lennox
New Albany, OH

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