Clare Golla

Background

About Clare Golla

As National Managing Director of Bernstein’s Foundation and Institutional Advisory team, I and my team drive business strategy, thought leadership, and implementation of comprehensive investment management for foundations and other tax-exempt institutions. As a leader of our firm, I serve as a member of AB’s global Corporate Responsibility Advisory Council, a faculty member for firmwide advisor and associate training, and I am the past chair of Bernstein’s Central Region Diversity Champions Council. A frequent public speaker and writer, I also host “Inspired Investing,” a podcast dedicated to nonprofit and philanthropic financial health and best practices. I joined Bernstein in 2010 as a financial advisor, I was promoted to Principal in 2016, Managing Director in 2018, and Senior Vice President in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, I led the institutional practice for a leading community development financial institution. I earned my BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, my MA from The University of Chicago, and I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. I've served on numerous boards and finance committees and currently acts as Treasurer for the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund. I live with my husband, my two daughters, and a couple of very spoiled pets in Oak Park, IL.