News and Info


Former BNY Mellon COO Joins GF Parish Group

16 May 2016
GF Parish Group is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Wennerholm to its team.  Scott brings over 25 years of financial services experience, having held senior positions in finance and operations for such firms as BNY Mellon, Natixis and Fidelity.  In his role as Vice President and Senior Consultant, Scott will establish and manage the firm’s Boston office and take the lead in expanding the firm’s Boston-based practice, in addition to fulfilling general management responsibilities. Scott received his MBA from Boston University, his BA from Furman University and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Wheelock College in Boston.

“We are delighted to have Scott join GF Parish Group, as he brings a broad understanding of what it takes to be successful in the investment management industry”, said Gabrielle Parish, the firm’s founder and President. “He also deepens our institutional knowledge of finance and operations within the industry, which is an important and growing practice area for our firm. Furthermore, Scott reinforces our belief that first-hand industry experience is a requirement to be an exceptional investment management recruiter.”


Twin Cities Investment CTO/COO Round Table

19 February 2013
GF Parish Group teamed up with local investment technology company Adeptyx to host the first Twin Cities Investment CTO/COO Round Table, a gathering of operations and technology leaders from traditional and alternative investment companies based in the area.  Attended by more than 25 industry professionals, the goal was to provide the group with an opportunity to discuss common issues and trends, debate best practices and to reconnect socially.  The event included dinner and drinks, and set the stage for an regular sequence of gatherings by the group.  Keep an eye out for a similar round table in your area.  Want to learn more?  Contact David Parish at david@gfparishgroup.com.


Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

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07 October 2013
GF Parish Group is pleased to announce our newly approved certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. The WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. The WBENC is dedicated to advancing the success of Corporate Members, certified women’s business enterprises, and government entities in partnership with its Regional Partner Organizations.

Have an initiative to work with more minority and women-owned businesses?   We’re ready!


Phil Becker to serve on the Investment Committee for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare.

16 September 2013
GF Parish Group Senior Consultant Phil Becker was recently appointed to serve on the Investment Committee for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare.  The Investment Committee oversees the organization’s foundation, operating and retirement assets.

About Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare provides specialized health care for people who have short-term or long-term disabilities that began during childhood. We help children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life.  To learn more, visit http://www.gillettechildrens.org.


Julie Amende has joined the firm as a Search Consultant

23 August 2013
GF Parish Group is pleased to announce that Julie Amende has joined the firm as a Search Consultant.  Julie, a former product specialist in alternative investments with Ameriprise Financial, will focus on expanding our alternatives practice, particularly within REITS, hedge funds and managed futures.  She also spent more than four years as a research analyst at both ThinkEquity LLC and Piper Jaffray, covering more than 25 public companies within the consumer sector.  Julie holds a BA in Economics and Management from Luther College.


The Hedge Fund Accounting and Compliance Forum

15 July 2013
GF Parish Group VP and Senior Consultant, David Parish, will be attending both days of the Hedge Fund Accounting and Compliance Forum in NY next week, July 25-26, to reinforce our efforts to stay current on important industry topics.  If you’re planning on attending, give David a call or send an e-mail (david@gfparishgroup.com) so you can connect and compare notes.  If you’re not attending, send David an e-mail in order to receive his summary of the event, highlighting outstanding speakers, trends and recommendations.


Phil Becker has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant

7 May 2013
GF Parish Group is pleased to announce that Phil Becker has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant. Phil has spent more than a decade in the investment industry, most recently as a consultant with DCAdvisors, an institutional retirement plan and investment consulting firm.  While there, Phil was responsible for consulting with clients on investment manager performance and on retirement plan design and was a member of the firm’s investment and management committees.   “Though he will be engaged in a wide range of retained search projects, Phil will be working specifically to expand our business in the Retirement and OCIO markets, where he has great experience and insight”, noted GF Parish Group’s President, Gabrielle Parish.


The GF Parish Group is proud to be a sponsor of Twin Cities RISE!

The GF Parish Group is proud to be a sponsor of Twin Cities RISE!  The mission of Twin Cities RISE! is to provide employers with skilled workers – primarily men from communities of color in the Twin Cities area – by training under- and unemployed adults for skilled jobs that pay a living wage of at least $20,000 annually.  In addition to our ongoing involvement in and sponsorship of the organization, the GF Parish Group will make a $500 donation to Twin Cities Rise! for each completed search during 2013.  Visit their web site to learn about Twin Cities Rise!  www.twincitiesrise.org