Our Team

President & CEO

Jock Payten, CFA

Founding Nubian Square Investment Advisors is a purpose filled mission to build a diverse-owned, responsible investment business to bridge the gap between main street and wall street. Jock has worked across investment firms learning how to manage capital for working class community investors, affluent, high net worth, and institutional investors. From pushing for change as an investor in global companies, to financing a locally owned whole foods grocery store that provides ownership to community members and employees, to creating wealth plans that center people and their legacy – Jock has seen how capital planning can play a powerful role in society. For Jock, stewarding Nubian Square Investment Advisors is about making a difference for people, through finance.

Education & Professional Background

Bachelors in Finance - Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business
MBA - Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania - Joseph Wharton & Toigo Foundation Fellow
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder
Series 65 License Holder

Interim Managing Director - Ujima Fund, Boston Ujima Project
Assistant Vice President, Equity Analyst - Eaton Vance
Senior Analyst, Corporate Account Management - Ipreo
Summer Analyst - Caro-Kann Capital, Merrill Lynch Private Banking & Investment Group, and UBS Wealth Management

Interests
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family, spending time outdoors, with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brothers, or exploring new places (South Korea and Egypt top the list)