James D. Harrington CFA, MBA
Senior Investment Advisor at BLUESPHERE ADVISORS
“Jim Harrington is dedicated to delivering tailored investment solutions grounded in decades of investment expertise.”
Education and Professional Credentials
Professional Experience Jim Harrington brings over 25 years of progressive investment expertise, managing assets for institutions (pension plans and endowments) and individuals. Notable roles include:
Media Appearances Jim has shared his insights on CNBC’s Squawk Box and Power Lunch and Bloomberg TV, offering expert commentary on markets and financial strategies.
Academic Contributions Jim served seven years as an assistant professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, teaching investments, financial planning, and risk management.
Publications
“Jim Harrington is dedicated to delivering tailored investment solutions grounded in decades of investment expertise.”
Education and Professional Credentials
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with distinction, Penn State University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Georgia
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
- Certified Social Security Claiming Strategist
Professional Experience Jim Harrington brings over 25 years of progressive investment expertise, managing assets for institutions (pension plans and endowments) and individuals. Notable roles include:
- Director of pension investments: Managed $5B for US Airways, $2B for Crown Cork and Seal, and $2B for Sunoco
- Investment Consultant: Consulted on a $377M endowment portfolio for a top 50 liberal arts college
- Chief Investment Officer (CIO): – Led investment strategy for Brinker Capital, managing $10+B in assets for institutions and individuals
Media Appearances Jim has shared his insights on CNBC’s Squawk Box and Power Lunch and Bloomberg TV, offering expert commentary on markets and financial strategies.
Academic Contributions Jim served seven years as an assistant professor at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, teaching investments, financial planning, and risk management.
Publications
- How Many Investment Advisers Should You Hire? (Kiplinger, published July 8, 2019)
- Integrating Elements of Statistics and Corporate Finance to Solve Insurance Renewal Options (Journal of Risk Education, Volume 12, Number 1, 2022 & 2023)