Michael Lent

Michael Lent was a founding principal and former CIO of Veris Wealth Partners (Veris). He has retired from Veris but continues as a Partner and Consultant. For 32 years, he delivered financial planning and impact investment management services to high-net-worth families, family offices, and foundations. Prior to Veris, he co-founded the New York office of Progressive Asset Management, the first full-service broker/dealer to focus on socially responsible investing.

Michael served as Chair of the Board of Directors of US SIF, The US Sustainable Investment Forum, an association for professionals, firms, institutions and organizations engaged in sustainable and impact investing. In addition, He received his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation in 2002. Michael has a B.A. in Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, NY.