Neil Gilfedder

Chief Investment Officer

As Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Neil oversees the team that manages investments for all Edelman Financial Engines clients while helping them navigate the financial market cycles.

Neil directs the investment management operations and evolution of EFE’s proprietary investment methodology. He is responsible for critical functions that deliver portfolio construction and management, research and development, investment analysis and innovation, and financial technology for clients.

Neil joined EFE in 2014 and previously served as Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management. Previously he was a Managing Director at MSCI, where he led Applied Research and served as business manager of research. With more than 25 years of experience in portfolio management and research, Neil has unique experience applied to serving EFE’s Wealth Planning clients, Employee Planning clients, and plan sponsor institutional partners.

Neil received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and economics from the University of York and a master’s degree in economics from Stanford University. He is a CFA® charter holder.