Melissa Novak

Melissa Novak, CFA, is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as the Regional Senior Investment Officer at Northern Trust Wealth Management since January 2022. Prior to this role, Melissa held dual positions as SVP, Senior Personal Investment Portfolio Manager, and Investment Services Manager at Northern Trust Corporation, where contributions included founding the Philadelphia office and managing high-value investment accounts. Melissa's previous experience encompasses a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Advisor role at Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth, focusing on high-net-worth clients; a Vice President and Senior Investment Advisor position at the same firm; and senior analyst positions at Lenfest Enterprises, LLC, and Credit Suisse. Early career experience includes portfolio management at City of London Investment Group Plc. Melissa earned a BA in Policy Studies from Dickinson College in 1997.