Thomas Connelly
Chairman Emeritus, Investment Committee
Thomas Connelly, CFA®, CFP®, is the Chairman Emeritus of the Investment Committee at Versant Capital Management, a wealth management firm he founded in 2004. With over 40 years of financial experience, Connelly is recognized for his transparent and client-focused approach. Earlier in his career, Connelly co-founded Keats, Connelly & Associates, where he managed wealth for multinational clients. Recognized many times by Worth Magazine as one of the “Top Financial Advisors in the U.S.,” he is a sought-after speaker and contributor to financial publications.
Connelly serves on the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona board and various advisory boards for the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is an Arizona State Retirement System Trustee, currently serving his fourth term, having been appointed by both Republican and Democratic Governors. Connelly is most proud to have thoughtfully guided clients through many major economic and financial crises during his long career, preserving their financial legacies.
He holds degrees in Geology, an MBA in Finance, and a Master’s Degree in Financial Planning.