James Maxwell
Vice President of Research

Professional Bio
James Maxwell joined Main Management full-time in June 2022 as Vice President of Research, where he supports both the Director of Research and the Investment Committee. His responsibilities include overseeing market and economic data to inform strategy allocations, generating ideas driven by historical data analysis for the Investment Committee, and contributing to broader research and strategic planning efforts. Additionally, he leads initiatives such as Main’s Custom Model Consulting, offering one-on-one support to advisors to enhance efficiency and drive client success.
A Bay Area native, James previously interned with Main from July 2020 to September 2021 while completing his undergraduate degree at Santa Clara University. In 2022, he graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Economics and was honored with the Charles and Barbara Hazel Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Economics, awarded annually to the top two graduating seniors in the department.
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