About Anchor Capital Management

Credentials and Experience

Anchor Capital Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is headed by Anne C. Chernish, CFP®

As the managing member and president of Anchor Capital Management, LLC. Anne Chernish has been engaged in the securities industry for more than 30 years; has been based in Ithaca, New York and serving Ithaca-area clients since 1989.

In 1988, Anne Chernish was licensed as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has maintained continuing education requirements of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Anne Chernish earned a bachelors degree from Notre Dame de Namur University, in Belmont California.

William N. Chernish, PhD. BSME, Duke University; MBA and PhD University of Pennsylvania Wharton Graduate School of Business and Finance. 40 years in education, government and entrepreneurial activities. He is FINRA Series 65 licensed. Best friend and husband of Anne Chernish, consults with Anchor in market development and portfolio management.

Susan Simmons has been the Administrator for Anchor Capital Management, LLC since 2003, and handles all matters related to the administration of client portfolios, as well as the day-to-day operation of our business. She also works closely with our Custodians. Susan has held managerial positions in fields which include the financial services industry, real estate, insurance and large event planning.

CFP®, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

"RIA" means we are registered with the state of New York. Registration does not mean a government agency approves an advisor or reviews their qualifications.