Abbott Capital

Daniel R. KettnerVice President, Consultant Relations

Mr. Kettner assists in all marketing, client services and business development activities.  Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2015, Mr. Kettner  was a Vice President at Neuberger Berman, focusing on relationship management with investment consultants. Mr. Kettner previously was a member of the sales team at Aviva Investors North America, and worked at Credit Suisse Asset Management in various capacities. Mr. Kettner received his B.A. in English Literature from Hamilton College and his M.B.A. in Finance from New York University.

Prior Experience:

Neuberger Berman
Aviva Investors North America
Credit Suisse Asset Management

Education & Accreditations:

Hamilton College, B.A. in English Literature
New York University, M.B.A. in Finance

Kristin KunertVice President

Kristin Kunert supports Abbott Capital’s client service and business development activities. She works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.

Prior Experience:

Wilshire Private Markets

Education & Accreditations:

State University of New York at Buffalo, BA English Literature
University of Pittsburgh, MA English Literature
Cornell University, M.B.A.

Melanie JonesVice President, Business Development

Melanie Jones assists in all marketing, client services, and business development activities. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2020, Ms. Jones was an Associate Director at Commonfund responsible for developing and maintaining endowment and foundation partnerships. In previous roles, Ms. Jones was a member of the investor relations group at Tudor Investment Corporation and the operations liaison between Citco Fund Services and Tudor Investment Corporation.

Prior Experience:

Commonfund

Citco Fund Services

Tudor Investment Corporation

Education & Accreditations:

University of Connecticut, B.S. Business Management

Valentine WhittakerVice President, Business Development

Mr. Whittaker assists in all marketing, client services, and business development activities. Prior to joining Abbott Capital in 2020, Mr. Whittaker was an Alternatives Director at Schroder Adveq, responsible for fundraising and institutional client service. Mr. Whittaker was a member of the sales team at Capital Dynamics and Brookfield Asset Management. He was a Communications Specialist at Vontobel Asset Management and started his career at JPMorgan Asset Management where he had a variety of investment management roles.

Prior Experience:

Schroder Adveq

Capital Dynamics

Brookfield Asset Management

JPMorgan Asset Management

Vontobel Asset Management

Education & Accreditations:

SUNY Old Westbury, B.S. Management

Dillon BoothSenior Analyst

Dillon Booth supports Abbott Capital’s client service and business development activities. He works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.

Prior Experience:

EnTrustPermal

Education & Accreditations:

Denison University, B.A. in Communications and Political Science

Brianna MillerSenior Analyst

Brianna Miller supports Abbott Capital’s client service and business development activities. She works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.

Prior Experience:

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.

Education and Accreditations:

University of Richmond, B.S. in Environmental Studies, B.A. in Political Science, Philosophy, Economics and Law

Rebecca MooreAnalyst

Rebecca Moore supports Abbott Capital’s client service and business development activities. She works closely alongside the firm’s investment, fund accounting, legal & compliance, and operations teams to prepare a variety of communications, including client reports, consultant requests, and other materials.

 

Prior Experience:

Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP

Education and Accreditations:

Colby College, B.A. in History