Jethro Townsend has been Partner and Portfolio Manager of Nia Impact Advisors since January 2024, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Jethro Townsend holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA in Finance from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Nia Impact Advisors, LLC is a firm with $459M under management, 171 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Jethro Townsend is Partner and Portfolio Manager of Nia Impact Capital. He executes the firm's investment strategies and leads research initiatives, with over 25 years of experience in global investing. Before Nia he founded Addend Capital Management and served as its Chief Investment Officer; earlier he was a Portfolio Manager at Fidelity/Pyramis Global Advisors and worked at DuPont Capital Management, after starting as an Analyst in Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch.
Jethro Townsend’s longest registration was 7 years at Addend Capital Management (2015–2022). Before joining Nia Impact Advisors in 2024, Jethro Townsend was registered through Addend Capital Management.
- Addend Capital Management– · 7 yearsBoston, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 205515
Professional designations
Listed by Nia Impact Advisors
- Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Jethro Townsend is registered as an investment adviser representative in 7 states. The first approvals date from February 2024; the most recent is Massachusetts, in April 2024.
- CaliforniaSince 22 February 2024
- ColoradoSince 22 February 2024
- MassachusettsSince 24 April 2024
- New HampshireSince 22 February 2024
- New YorkSince 22 February 2024
- PennsylvaniaSince 22 February 2024
- TexasSince 22 February 2024
Examinations
No examinations are on Jethro Townsend’s record.
- Full name
- Jethro Adnoh Townsend
- CRD
- 6569596
- Firm
- Nia Impact Advisors · CRD 286587
- Role
- Partner and Portfolio Manager
- Office
- Waltham, MA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- niaimpactcapital.com
Where does Jethro Townsend work?
Jethro Townsend has been Partner and Portfolio Manager of Nia Impact Advisors, LLC since January 2024.
Is Jethro Townsend a financial advisor?
Yes. Jethro Townsend has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas, through Nia Impact Advisors since February 2024.
How many years of experience does Jethro Townsend have?
Jethro Townsend has 9 years in the financial industry, since December 2016, across 2 adviser firms.
Where did Jethro Townsend work before Nia Impact Advisors?
Before Nia Impact Advisors, Jethro Townsend was registered through Addend Capital Management, November 2015 to December 2022.
Where is Jethro Townsend based?
Jethro Townsend’s registered office is in Waltham, MA.
Is Jethro Townsend registered with FINRA?
No. Jethro Townsend has no current broker registration.
Is Jethro Townsend a CFA charterholder?
Nia Impact Advisors lists Jethro Townsend with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
Source: Jethro Townsend, CFA® biography, niaimpactcapital.com
How can I verify Jethro Townsend’s record?
Search CRD 6569596 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jethro Townsend’s full registration record.
