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Michael DeSilva, CFA

Senior Director of Portfolio Implementation Management, Private Client Practice

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Michael DeSilva is Senior Director of Portfolio Implementation Management for the Private Client Practice at Cambridge Associates.

Michael works with colleges and universities, foundations, and family clients, overseeing the implementation and execution of investment decisions across multi-asset portfolios. He and his team partner with investment and operations teams to support portfolio construction, transitions, and ongoing management.

Michael helps clients navigate new relationships and complex portfolio transitions, including tax-aware strategies for diversified portfolios. Drawing on his background in institutional trading and portfolio operations, he contributes to firmwide initiatives that enhance investment processes and operational standards, always aiming to deliver more effective and personalized outcomes for clients.

Prior to joining Cambridge Associates in 2022, Michael worked as a Trading Assistant and Operations Manager for Bracebridge Capital, a fixed income absolute return hedge fund manager, specializing in institutional portfolio trade execution and operations.

Michael received his BS from Northeastern University and is a CFA® charterholder.

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