James Wise

James Wise, managing director and financial advisor at Wise &Partners serving the Washington, DC area and beyond.

Focus

James Wise is a financial professional with extensive experience in the capital markets, transaction structuring and investment management. He works with individuals, families and institutions to structure their financial plans and help make informed decisions on investment strategy. James brings his prior knowledge working as an advisor with government agencies and corporations to raise and place capital in the infrastructure and emerging transportation technologies sectors along with training as an economist to provide a holistic perspective to clients and to demystify investments in the private and public markets alike.

Outside the Office

James is an avid runner and aspiring pianist.  He enjoys reading fiction and non-fiction and is working on an ever-expanding vinyl record collection.  He works the sidelines of the soccer pitch, the crew race course and the lacrosse field in support of his kids.  He is also an Aston Villa Football Club supporter.

Education

Wake Forest University, BA Economics
Johns Hopkins University – SAIS, MA International Relations and International Economics