Melissa Santas Peterson

Melissa Santas Peterson, CFA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in investment management and analysis. Currently serving as Executive Managing Director at Baker Tilly US since December 2021, Melissa previously held the role of President & CIO of Registered Investment Advisory at The MFA Companies from August 2013 to December 2021. Prior experience includes serving as VP, Senior Investment Analyst at Envestnet Asset Management and Senior Investment Analyst at John Hancock Financial Services, where responsibilities included performance oversight and strategic recommendations. Melissa began her career as a Portfolio Manager/Equity Analyst at Karpus Investment Management, managing significant client assets. Melissa holds an MBA from Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from The College of Wooster.