Adam Ostrow

Director of Tax & Family Office Tax Advisor at Insight Investments, LLC

Adam Ostrow has a diverse work experience in various tax and finance roles. Adam started their career as a Senior Consultant at Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1996 and worked there until 2002. Adam then joined Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as a Senior Tax Manager from 2002 to 2006. After that, they worked at KPMG LLP as a Senior Tax Manager from 2006 to 2008, and subsequently at PwC Canada as a Senior Tax Manager from 2008 to 2009.

From 2009 to 2014, Adam worked at Abacus Private Equity as a Senior Tax Manager - Structured Finance @ Investment Bank. Adam then joined Gowan Company as the Global Head of Tax from 2015 to 2020.

In 2020, they joined Insight Investments, LLC as the Director of Tax & Family Office Tax Advisor. Following that, they worked at Vensure Employer Services as the Vice President Corporate Tax from 2022 to 2023.

Adam is also actively involved in the Canadian Gemmological Association and AGA - Accredited Gemologists Association, where they serve on the Board of Directors and Board of Governors, respectively, in various roles such as Treasurer, Secretary, and Governor.

Adam Ostrow has a diverse education history spanning various fields and institutions. Adam began their education at St Louis Park High School and went on to attend Brandeis International Business School from 1990 to 1995. During their time at Brandeis, they pursued a Bachelor's and Master's degree in International Finance, focusing on the field of IEF. In 1992 and 1993, they studied at the University of London, where they engaged in a General Course with a focus on Economics and Law. Apart from these formal degrees, Adam also pursued gemmology studies at the Canadian Gemmological Association, where they obtained the FCGMA certification. Additionally, they delved into the field of Cyber Professor International Taxation at Golden Gate University and Business Taxation at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, although specific degree programs were not mentioned. Lastly, Adam's education includes studies at the Talmud Torah of Minneapolis and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada); however, no further details about degrees or fields of study were provided for these institutions.

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  • Director of Tax & Family Office Tax Advisor

    August, 2020 - present