Garrett D'Alessandro

Garrett D’Alessandro is the chief executive officer of City National Rochdale and the executive vice president of Wealth Management for City National Bank. In addition to setting strategic direction, he plays a key role in portfolio management and investment research functions. He also determines the macroeconomic outlook and strategic asset allocation for the firm’s strategies.

Garrett joined the former Rochdale Investment Management (predecessor to City National Rochdale) in 1986. Prior to that, he was a Certified Public Accountant and an Audit Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick.

Garrett received his MBA in finance from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst^® designation, the Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst designation, and is a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts from the CFA Institute. He is also an Accredited Investment Fiduciary.

Garrett makes presentations on current investment issues to financial professionals throughout the country and has been featured in various media outlets including CNBC, The Financial Network, Practical Accountant, CPA Wealth Provider and New Jersey CPA. Garrett is an Ironman triathlete and has been selected multiple times to complete in the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. He is also a supporter of numerous charitable and civic organizations.