Jeff Gitterman
Jeff Gitterman is the Co-Founding Partner and CEO of Gitterman Wealth Management and the Managing Director of Gitterman Asset Management. Widely recognized as a leading thought leader in climate change and sustainable investing, Gitterman has spent decades at the intersection of traditional finance and environmental stewardship. He is the creator of the firm’s proprietary SMART (Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance)® Investing Services. This innovative framework offers sophisticated, climate-focused investing solutions designed for both individual investors and financial professionals seeking to align capital with global sustainability goals. Beyond his work in asset management, Gitterman is the Co-Founder of Beyond Success, a coaching and consulting firm that integrates holistic values into the world of business and finance. His influence extends into global media and policy as a vocal champion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Jeff Gitterman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founding Partner, Creator of Sustainable, Impact & ESG Investing Services
Academic History
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B.S., Business Administration and Management
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING
Jeff Gitterman is a recognized authority on the integration of climate risk into the traditional wealth management process.
He is the creator of the Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance (SMART)® framework. This signature suite of services provides climate aware allocation strategies for both individual investors and financial institutions.
His work focuses on decarbonization and resource efficiency, helping clients understand the physical and transitional risks associated with global warming.
Gitterman serves on the Board of Directors for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
MEDIA PRESENCE & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Gitterman is a prolific speaker and media contributor who bridges the gap between traditional finance and sustainable advocacy.
Over the past decade, he has been featured in leading publications such as Money Magazine, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s.
He is a co-host of TheIMPACT, a signature show that films at the New York Stock Exchange and airs on fintech.tv.
Gitterman frequently presents at major industry conferences, including those hosted by Morningstar, Fidelity, and Bloomberg, where he advocates for the "Climate Adaptation" investment thesis.
He is the author of "Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity," a book that provides a philosophical framework for finding peace and fulfillment within the material world.