Chris Passarelli
6731 Whittier Ave,
McLean, VA 22101
7033446844
A fiduciary, like Bull Run Investment Management, has a legal and ethical duty to put their clients' interests first, ensuring that the wealth management services they provide are tailored to meet each client's unique financial goals and needs. We take it seriously when our clients entrust us with their assets and financial goals. As part of our fiduciary duty, we must act in your best interest, which requires us to act with the highest level of integrity. This principle forms the foundation of all our decisions and strategies.
Leveraging our profound insights into market dynamics and economic fluctuations, we strategically position our clients' portfolios to optimize growth potential. Our commitment to integrity and accountability ensures that every investment decision is made with our clients' best interests at the forefront, thereby cementing the foundation of a fiduciary relationship.
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Firm Start Year
2020
No. of Employees
2-4
CRD#
6810007
Firm CRD#
306763
Name of Custodial Firm
Charles Schwab
States Licensed in
VA
Years of Experience in Financial Services
10
Number of Years with Current Firm
4
Work Experience
Bull Run Investment Management, LLC
Founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer
January 2020 - Present (4 years, 11 months)
McLean, Virginia
Founded and currently lead a wealth management firm specializing in high-growth sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Fin-Tech, and Cybersecurity. Developed and manage proprietary Equity SMA portfolios tailored for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Oversee $34.66 million in AUM, ensuring personalized client strategies align with specific financial goals and risk profiles. Expanded firm operations and introduced innovative investment approaches, resulting in consistent client growth and portfolio outperformance.
Spectrum Financial, Inc.
Senior Research Associate
August 2018 - January 2020 (1 year, 6 months)
Norfolk, Virginia
Managed $400 million in assets, refining and developing advanced technical indicators for leading Equity and Bond Mutual Funds. Conducted comprehensive statistical analyses, using market breadth and other data to forecast market trends and develop actionable insights. Created an Excel-based trading model comparing leveraged strategies against S&P 500 performance, improving decision-making processes.
Morgan Stanley
Listed Commodity Derivatives Analyst
March 2018 - June 2018 (4 months)
Baltimore, Maryland
Central liaison for the New York-based commodity derivatives trading team, ensuring accuracy in trade lifecycle management.
Designed and implemented system enhancements to improve efficiency, collaborating with global technology teams.
Provided critical market data insights to traders, facilitating accurate and timely decision-making.
TD Ameritrade Institutional
Wealth Management Analyst (Intern)
June 2017 - August 2017 (3 months)
Jersey City, New Jersey
Developed strategies to grow the RIA industry, presenting solutions to senior leadership, including the President of TD Ameritrade Institutional. Assisted with UMA and SMA portfolio strategies, reconciling accounts and supporting managed account operations. Led a team in a competitive stock trading simulation, placed 1st.
IPS Strategic Capital
Equity Derivatives Trading Analyst (Intern)
June 2016 - August 2016 (3 months)
Denver, Colorado
Analyzed and optimized SPX options-based absolute return strategies, generating significant alpha with reduced risk exposure. Automated data processing tasks, saving time and enhancing trading desk efficiency.
Participated in advanced trading drills, gaining expertise in option greeks, put-call parity, and risk management.
CME Group University Trading Challenge
Student Team Leader
February 2016 - March 2016 (2 months)
Denver, Colorado
Represented CU-Boulder in a global trading challenge, placing 4th out of 468 teams (top 1%).
Delivered exceptional portfolio returns in competitive trading simulations using futures and options across multiple asset classes.
Work with the following types of clients
Individual Investors, Businesses
Advisory Services Provided
Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years
I have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years
I have a clean record
Securities Licenses
Series 65
Firm's Number of Clients
125
Firm's Number of Planning Clients
125
Firm's Number of Managed Clients
125
Assets Managed by Firm
34,000,000
Advisor's Number of Clients
120
Advisor's Number of Managed Clients
120
Advisor's Number of Planning Clients
120
Assets Managed by Advisor
$34,660,000
Fee Structure
Fee-Only
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts
$250K+
Compensation Methods
Flat Fee
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Finance, Investment Management
University of Colorado Boulder
8/15/14 -5/15/17
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