Laura Drynan

Laura Drynan

Portfolio Manager-Equities at
First Manhattan Co LLC
Finance
Consumer Services

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Ms. Laura K.
Drynan, CFA, is a Managing Director & Portfolio Manager at First Manhattan Co. LLC.
She brings more than 30 years of investment management and wealth advisory experience.
She specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions through investment strategy, disciplined portfolio management, and comprehensive wealth planning.
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Drynan served as Partner at Bourgeon Capital Management, LLC, where she advised clients on investment strategy and long-term financial planning.
Earlier in her career, she was President and Chief Investment Officer at Barbenco Investment Advisors, leading investment research, portfolio construction, and client advisory services.
She also spent nearly a decade with Credit Suisse First Boston as a Vice President in the Equity Research Department.
Ms. Drynan earned a Bachelor of Science in Mandarin Chinese from Georgetown University, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification.

Laura Drynan active positions

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Portfolio Manager-Equities 01/05/2026

Former positions of Laura Drynan

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Portfolio Manager-Equities 01/05/2026
President 28/02/2010
Corporate Officer/Principal -
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