Nate Garrison, CFA®, CAIA®, CIPM®, FRM®

Chief Investment Officer | CFA®, CAIA®, FRM®, CIPM® | Scaled Model Portfolios & Platforms | Wealth & Retirement Strategy | AUM Growth | Alternative Investments | Advisor Advocate

United States

About

As SVP, Chief Investment Officer, I lead the development and management of scalable investment platforms and the delivery of tailored investment solutions and services for wealth and retirement plan clients. With 15+ years of experience and the CFA®, CAIA®, FRM®, and CIPM® designations, I bring expertise in manager research, model portfolios, alternative investments, investment platform development, and investment compliance. I am passionate about solving challenges faced by advisors and their clients through practical, actionable advice and solutions. I’ve led initiatives to grow assets under management by aligning investment strategies with evolving client needs, while maintaining a strong focus on fiduciary standards and regulatory requirements. Collaboration and clear communication are central to how I support advisors in delivering preferred outcomes for their clients. In 2025, ThinkAdvisor selected me as a Luminaries Awards Finalist for Chief Investment Officer of the Year. I also teach a graduate-level wealth management course, provide market and economic commentary, and speak at industry events—staying engaged with industry trends to help advisors navigate complex markets effectively. Advisory services offered by World Investment Advisors, LLC. Securities offered by Pensionmark Securities, LLC. (Member FINRA/SIPC). World Investment Advisors, LLC is affiliated through common ownership with Pensionmark Securities, LLC.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President / Chief Investment Officer at World Investment Advisors (formerly Pensionmark)
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Instructor at Christopher Newport University
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    FINC 525: Wealth Management and Personal Hedging

  • Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Assistant Vice President, Fiduciary Services
      Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Assistant Vice President, Due Diligence and Analysis
      Apr 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr

    • Senior Director, Due Diligence and Analysis
      Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Relationship Associate, Private Bank (USA) at Credit Suisse
    Oct 2011 - Jun 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Regional Account Executive at Steben & Company, Inc.
    Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos