Brown Advisory gets serious about impact investing with new hire

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.

Mar 15, 2024
6 months ago
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Brown Advisory, an investment management and strategic advisory firm, has hired Eliza Erikson as a partner and head of Impact Investing and Advice.

The move signals a stronger commitment to impact investing, with the aim of deepening its relationship with current clients and next-gen family members. Erikson has over 20 years of experience in investing and sustainability, including education and edtech, financial services and fintech, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.

Previously, she led global strategy at the Omidyar Network, the investing vehicle of eBay co-founder Pierre Omidyar. She was also formerly the managing director of a large multigenerational family office, where she concentrated on impact investing, and worked with the Corporation for Enterprise Development and the U.S. Agency for International Development

"We created this important role in response to our clients — and families — and understanding their ongoing focus on creating strategic approaches that align with their values and highlight their impact-centric goals," said Charlie Constable, head of Brown's U.S. private client, endowments and foundations business. “Eliza's experience lies squarely in the cross-section of multigenerational family office wealth planning and impact investing, making her the perfect person to lead this charge for our clients."

Marcus Baram
Author Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram is a contributing editor at Crain Currency, where he covers the intersection of finance and politics. Prior to joining Crain Currency, Baram was a staff writer at Fast Company and an editor at Huff Post. He has also written for outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vice. Baram is an expert on economic policy and has a deep understanding of the ways in which politics shapes the global financial system. In his role at Crain Currency, he brings a unique perspective to the complex and ever-evolving world of finance. With his keen analysis and clear writing, Baram helps readers make sense of the important issues impacting the economy today.