Northwest Asset Management Opens Portland Office, names Phil Diamond as CIO

Posted October 21, 2011

Portland, OR – October 21, 2011 – Industry veteran Phil Diamond joins Northwest Asset Management, as Chartered Financial Analyst and Chief Investment Officer. Previously, Mr. Diamond acted as Chief Investment Officer at Focus Point Solutions where he oversaw portfolio research and analysis.

Greg Headrick, Managing Partner of Northwest Asset Management, welcomes Phil in stating, “Phil Diamond’s comprehensive understanding of worldwide financial markets and unique ability to convey that knowledge, to both advisors and clients, will greatly benefit all of us. We are excited to have someone of Phil’s caliber join the organization.”

Mr. Diamond will be in charge of analyzing, creating, and maintaining customized client portfolios for Northwest Asset Management’s network of Investment Advisor Representatives and Registered Investment Advisors. Mr. Diamond will spearhead the division to add experienced, dedicated advisors to the Northwest Asset Management network.

Mr. Diamond states “it will be exciting to help build another great asset management group and to help many more clients reach their individual investment goals.”

Greg also stated, “This Oregon expansion will allow Northwest Asset Management to invest in updated technology, meeting the needs of our advisors and increasing our ability to respond to client’s needs comprehensively with clarity, and speed.”

Prior to Focus Point Solutions, Phil served as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Dwight Asset Management. He also had a long career with former First Interstate Bank of Oregon, as Director of Equity Research and Institutional Fund Manager. Phil is also a Director and Founder of abcInvesting.com, an educational internet publishing company.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Portland State University and has held the Charted Financial Analyst designation for over 20 years. Phil currently lives in Portland, Oregon with his family.

Northwest Asset Management LLC is an independent Registered Investment Advisor that provides a comprehensive suite of wealth management solutions for clients and advisors. Learn more at www.nwasset.com.