Patrick Waters

Patrick Waters is an accomplished professional in the financial services industry with extensive experience in alternative investments and business development. Currently serving as AVP of Alternative Investing & Exchange Traded Product at LPL Financial, Patrick drives enhancements to the Alts Connect platform while facilitating connections between managers, sponsors, and a widespread advisor network. As Head of Alternative Investment Solutions at Atria Wealth Solutions, Patrick curated an investment platform for registered representatives, identifying market gaps and sourcing new products. Previous roles include Director of Business Development at Carne Group, where Patrick significantly contributed to the growth of a $24B EU-based fund platform, and various positions at State Street, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch, and T. Rowe Price, focusing on relationship management, product distribution, and operational support. Patrick holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.