Jason Badesha

Jason Badesha is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and investment management. Currently serving as a Senior Business Development Officer at Hightower Advisors since November 2019, Jason focuses on strategic partnerships and mergers & acquisitions. Previously, as the Director of Alternatives at Manning & Napier from August 2014 to November 2019, Jason executed strategic plans for various client segments and managed customized product distribution efforts. Jason co-founded OpenArc Asset Management, leading research and manager selection for high-net-worth families and institutions. Further experience includes roles at Sciens Capital Management, Fairfield Healthcliff Capital, and Global Hedge Strategies, where Jason contributed to portfolio management and fund launches. Jason began a career in finance as an analyst at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup Investment Bank after earning a BSC in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.