Robert Hughes
Chief Executive Officer at First Trust Direct Indexing LP
Profile
Robert James Hughes is currently the Chief Executive Officer at First Trust Direct Indexing LP and also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at First Trust Investment Solutions LP.
Previously, he worked as the Director of Business Development at CapitalBridge, Inc. from 1998 to 2006.
From 2006 to 2007, he served as the Regional Director of Sales at The Independent Research Network.
From 2006 to 2020, he was the Global Head of Index & Advisor Solutions at NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. Hughes received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1994.
Robert Hughes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
First Trust Direct Indexing LP
 First Trust Direct Indexing LP Investment ManagersFinance First Trust Direct Indexing LP (First Trust) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was formerly known as Arboretum Advisors LLC and as Veriti Management LLC. First Trust manages domestic, international, and global equity portfolios for high-net worth individuals, institutions, and intermediaries such as wealth managers, consultants and family offices. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-10-31 |
Former positions of Robert Hughes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc.
 NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGFI) is a mutual fund manager located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASDAQ, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ). | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-07-31 |
The Independent Research Network
 The Independent Research Network Investment ManagersFinance The Independent Research Network provides equity research services for investment communities. The joint venture company is based in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-08-31 |
CapitalBridge, Inc.
 CapitalBridge, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of S&P Global, Inc., CapitalBridge, Inc. provides technology for market intelligence, analytics, and investor relations. The company is based in Hoboken, NJ. CapitalBridge was acquired by Ipreo Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of S&P Global, Inc. from Huntsworth Ltd. on February 21, 2008 for $31.70 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-03-31 |
Training of Robert Hughes
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
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NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc.
NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGFI) is a mutual fund manager located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASDAQ, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ). | Finance |
CapitalBridge, Inc.
CapitalBridge, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of S&P Global, Inc., CapitalBridge, Inc. provides technology for market intelligence, analytics, and investor relations. The company is based in Hoboken, NJ. CapitalBridge was acquired by Ipreo Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of S&P Global, Inc. from Huntsworth Ltd. on February 21, 2008 for $31.70 million. | Technology Services |
The Independent Research Network
The Independent Research Network Investment ManagersFinance The Independent Research Network provides equity research services for investment communities. The joint venture company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
First Trust Direct Indexing LP
First Trust Direct Indexing LP Investment ManagersFinance First Trust Direct Indexing LP (First Trust) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was formerly known as Arboretum Advisors LLC and as Veriti Management LLC. First Trust manages domestic, international, and global equity portfolios for high-net worth individuals, institutions, and intermediaries such as wealth managers, consultants and family offices. | Finance |
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