Rob Fernandez

Rob is director, environmental, social and governance (ESG) research. He is also a member of the firm’s Sustainability Committee and Stewardship Committee. In his role, Rob leads Breckinridge’s ongoing ESG integration and engagement efforts. Rob has been with the firm since 2010 and has over 26 years of research experience. Prior to Breckinridge, Rob was a senior research analyst at Opus Investment Management. Rob began his career in credit research at State Street Bank & Trust Co. as a participant in its commercial loan officer development program. Rob is a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, a member of the CFA Institute's ESG Technical Committee and a Town Meeting Member for the Town of Needham, MA. He holds a B.S. from Boston College, an MBA from the Boston University School of Management and a Master of Liberal Arts in Sustainability from the Harvard University Extension School. He is a CFA® charterholder and is an FSA Credential holder.