Robert Thornton has been Chief Executive Officer of GC Wealth Management RIA since September 2025, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Robert Thornton holds a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law.
GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC is a Cambridge, MA firm with $5.83B under management, 247 clients and 34 advisers across 6 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Bob Thornton is CEO of GC Wealth. Thornton joined General Catalyst in 2025 following 18 years leading First Republic Private Wealth Management. Before that, Thornton was a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and began a professional career at Goldman Sachs.
- First Republic Wealth Advisors, LLC– · 5 yearsSan Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 132035
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 19 December 1995 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 November 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 1412949
- Firm
- GC Wealth Management RIA · CRD 327269
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
- Registration
- No current adviser or broker registration
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- generalcatalyst.com
Where does Robert Thornton work?
Robert Thornton has been Chief Executive Officer of GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC since September 2025, and is a control person of the firm.
Does Robert Thornton have a current investment-adviser registration?
Robert Thornton has no current investment-adviser or broker registration.
What exams has Robert Thornton passed?
Robert Thornton has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1987. FINRA credited Robert Thornton with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where was Robert Thornton previously registered as an investment adviser?
Robert Thornton has past investment-adviser registrations through First Republic Wealth Advisors, LLC, February 2005 to September 2010, across 1 firm.
Is Robert Thornton registered with FINRA?
No. Robert Thornton has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Robert Thornton’s record?
Search CRD 1412949 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Robert Thornton’s full registration record.
