Zev Zaretsky, CFA — Director of Investments

Zev Zaretsky as Director of Investments leads Sierra Capital’s investment committee, focusing on economic research, strategic asset allocation, and manager due diligence. His expertise spans multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, private equity, and real estate. Previously, Zev worked at Seacoast Bank as Deputy Treasurer, overseeing the bank’s daily liquidity, hedging strategies, and managing its $2 billion fixed income and alternative asset portfolio. As the institution's portfolio manager, he was a contributing and voting member of both the ALCO and Investment Committees. His earlier career includes roles in equity research at Macquarie Group, leveraged finance at Deutsche Bank, and derivatives prime brokerage at Morgan Stanley.

A Florida native and CFA Charterholder, Zev graduated from Florida Atlantic University after volunteering and serving in the Israeli Defense Forces in the Nachal Brigade. He is based out of Sierra’s Miami office and resides in Parkland, Florida, with his three children. Zev is actively involved with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach, the Anti-Defamation League, and Junior Achievement.