Who is behind it
Vivek Sharma, PhD, CFA, CFP®, CIPM®
A scientist by training. More than a decade in drug discovery research, then investment research, advice and planning since 2013.
Principal, Connotia, LLC · Investment adviser representative, Gwynedd Wealth Partners, LLC
The scientist
Trained to write the hypothesis down first
Vivek earned a PhD in Molecular Biophysics and spent more than a decade in drug discovery research. His peer-reviewed publications are listed on Google Scholar.
The habits of the lab carry over: state the hypothesis, define the controls, measure the result, and replicate before you believe it.
The investment professional
Credentials you can check
Vivek has worked in investment research, advice and planning since 2013. He earned the CFA® charter in 2017 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional in 2020. He also holds the CIPM® designation, the Series 65, and Pennsylvania life and health insurance licenses.
At a glance
Training, credentials and licenses
Science
- PhD, Molecular Biophysics
- More than a decade in drug discovery research
- Peer-reviewed publications
Credentials
- CFA® charterholder (2017)
- CFP® professional (2020)
- CIPM® designation
Licenses
- Series 65
- Pennsylvania life and health insurance
- No disclosures on Form ADV
Check it yourself in about a minute. Search CRD 6269307 at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Two roles, stated plainly
Which hat Vivek wears, and when
Principal
Leads Investment Research & Strategic Consulting: research and consulting, not investment advice.
Investment adviser representative
Provides Investment Management and Financial Planning through GWP, a Registered Investment Advisor registered in the state of Pennsylvania.
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