Representation: Public
Appointed to the ASRS Board in August 2025
Thomas J. Connelly, CFA®, CFP®, is Chairman Emeritus of the Investment Committee at Versant Capital Management, the multi-family office firm he founded in 2004. With more than 40 years of financial experience, he is known for his transparent, client-centered approach to aligning investment strategies with client goals.
Before starting Versant, Tom co-founded Keats, Connelly & Associates, managing wealth for cross-border American and Canadian clients. He holds degrees in Geology, an MBA in Finance, and a Master of Science in Financial Planning. Recognized by Worth magazine as one of the “Top Financial Advisors in the U.S.,” he has also been a speaker and contributor to financial publications.
Tomis a returning ASRS board member, and currently serves on the boards of the Arizona Community Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, and various advisory boards at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
