Ian McAbeer, CFA, is a partner and portfolio manager based in Austin, Texas. Ian serves as the Lead Portfolio Manager for the Austin office and was formerly the head of the office from 2016-2023. Ian joined the firm in September 2016, as a result of the combination between Brown Advisory and Blackhaw Wealth Management, the firm which Ian founded in 2009 and subsequently sold to Brown Advisory.  Ian is a CFA Charterholder and has a 20+ year career in the financial services industry, working with both private clients as well as endowments and foundations.

Education

  • California Maritime Academy, BS
  • Johns Hopkins University, MSc, Environmental Science
  • The University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, MBA, Business Administration/Management

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Austin Parks Foundation
  • Board and Committee Member, Austin Parks Foundation
  • Lecturer, Finance Department of University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
  • Board Member, Ocean Conservancy

Certifications

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)