The Haverford Trust Company, a private firm providing investment and wealth management, trust and estate administration, private banking, financial planning and retirement plan services, today introduced Laura Kirkpatrick as Vice President and Institutional Portfolio Manager. Kirkpatrick joins Haverford with more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry. In her new role at Haverford, Kirkpatrick will develop and foster relationships with institutions and nonprofit organizations and manage their investment portfolios.
“We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the team. Her wealth of knowledge and depth of experience within the finance industry will be an asset to our team and to our clients,” said Joseph J. McLaughlin, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Haverford Trust. “Laura has already embraced Haverford’s core values and culture of client service, and we look forward seeing her build upon both new and established client relationships.”
Kirkpatrick comes to Haverford after most recently spending five years as Director, Member Strategy at TIFF Investment Management in Radnor, Pa. Previously, she served in several institutional sales and client relations roles across financial service firms in the Philadelphia region.
“At Haverford Trust, it’s clear that each and every member of the team understands and embraces a culture of client service and mutual respect,” said Kirkpatrick. “I’m excited to help Haverford build on its already sterling reputation in the investment management world, and I’m looking forward to being part of the continued growth and success of the firm.”
In addition to her work within the finance industry, Kirkpatrick is a member of both the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the CFA Institute. She received her Master of Business Administration in finance from Duke University and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German from Dickinson College.
