Sharmila Achari

Sharmila Achari is a seasoned professional with significant experience in finance, law, and political operations. Currently serving as the Director of the Private Institutional Client Group at Alex. Brown (a Division of Raymond James), Sharmila oversees business operations and curates private investment opportunities for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Previous roles include Regional Voter Protection Director for the Ohio Democratic Party/Hillary for America, where Sharmila managed polling locations and relationships with the Board of Elections, and a Legal Consultant at Optionality Fund, advising on complex stock options. Sharmila's earlier career includes positions at Burberry, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and White & Case, focusing on M&A and finance. Academically, Sharmila holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a JD from Columbia Law School, alongside a BA from Georgetown University.