Thomas Kelly

Tom joined SJS in June 2018 as a Senior Client Portfolio Manager, and was named Chief Investment Officer in October 2020. Tom works to continually improve the MarketPlus Investing® investment philosophy and implementation, as well as to grow SJS’ presence in the Chicago area.

Before SJS, Tom specialized in managing client relationships at CBIS in Chicago. Earlier in his career, he served as an international lay missioner and volunteer for the Salesian Missions in New York and spent 15 months in Juba, South Sudan.

A Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder and member of the CFA Society of Chicago, Tom earned his degree in Business Administration at Marquette University in Milwaukee, where he majored in finance and accounting.

Tom actively participates in Chicago’s St. Alphonsus Parish community, where he serves on the Finance Committee. Additionally, Tom serves on the Chicago Advisory Board of the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network, as a Board Member for weDignify, and as an Investment Committee Member for the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. He also has previously volunteered with Young Catholic Professionals in Chicago.