Chris Nicholl

Chris Nicholl has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Starting in 1987, they worked as a Portfolio Manager at Prudential Insurance, specializing in money markets and municipal bonds. In 1996, they joined First Chicago NBD as a Portfolio Manager for municipal bonds.

In 1998, Chris joined BNY Mellon as a Senior Portfolio Manager, where they formulated and implemented strategies to consistently outperform the market. Chris managed various portfolios, including the BNYM Short Municipal Bond Fund and enhanced cash separately managed accounts.

Since 2017, Chris has been with Comerica Wealth Management, initially serving as a Municipal Bond Portfolio Manager responsible for market thought leadership, communication, and portfolio management. Starting in 2021, they took on the additional role of Fixed Income Strategist, executing manager research and evaluation of fixed income mutual funds/ETFs.

In October 2022, Chris transitioned to Hilltop Securities Inc. as a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, where they continue to apply their expertise in portfolio management.

Chris Nicholl earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and English from Rutgers University, where they studied from 1981 to 1985. Chris then pursued higher education at Rutgers Graduate School of Management, earning an MBA in Finance and Investments between 1987 and 1991. In terms of additional certifications, Chris obtained the Series 7 certification from FINRA in November 2022, the Series 52 certification from FINRA in December 2022, and the Series 66 certification from NASAA in January 2023.