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Mr. Garrett is a Senior Principal in the Seattle office where he is responsible for leading capital markets research efforts for institutional clients, including the creation and oversight of market reviews and outlooks, topical white papers, and capital market forecasts, as well as quantitative models and tools which allow institutional investors to better understand market exposures and to inform investment decisions. He directs the development of both shorter-term and longer-term top-down portfolio views in collaboration with portfolio management, research, and consulting staff.

Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Mr. Garrett served as Managing Director of Strategic Research at Verus, a leading institutional investment advisory firm that merged with Cerity Partners in 2026.

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Education

  • BA – University of Washington
  • MBA – Seattle University

Highlights

  • Past President of CFA Society Seattle
  • Board Member, CAIA Pacific Northwest
  • Board Member and Finance Committee Member, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

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Thomas Garrett

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