Robert Katch

Robert Katch is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Manchester Financial, a role held since July 1990, where expertise encompasses accounting, finance, and investment portfolios with a focus on providing fiduciary advice, strategic wealth management, and retirement planning. Concurrently, Robert serves as the Chair of the Investment Committee for the Ventura County Community Foundation, overseeing an $80 million portfolio dedicated to supporting local non-profits. Previously, Robert held positions at Pepperdine University from 1989 to 2006, including Adjunct Professor and Associate Treasurer, where responsibilities included managing a $250 million endowment portfolio and teaching finance-related courses. Earlier career experience also includes work as a Senior Associate at Arthur Young & Company, specializing in international corporate tax and mergers and acquisitions. Robert holds an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Accounting, both from Pepperdine University.