Driven by its mission, Chimborazo Investment Research was founded and is operated by Vernon Plack, who has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry.

  • Vernon's extensive career includes the following roles:

    • Owner/operator, Chimborazo Investment Research

    • Senior Portfolio Manager

    • Director of Institutional Equity Research

    • Director of Private Client Research

    • Capital Markets Management Team Member

    • Lead Equity Strategy Analyst

    • Senior Research Analyst

    • Investment Advisor

  • As a registered investment advisor, Chimborazo Investment Research has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of its clients

  • We are veteran-owned and operated

  • We humbly serve all people

Professional Designations

CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst®
CMT – Chartered Market Technician®
CAIA – Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst®

Prior Military Experience

Captain, United States Army

Education

BS – Mechanical Engineering - United States Military Academy at West Point

MBA – Campbell University

Current Community Involvement

President of the Church Hill Association of RVA, a 501 (c) (3) organization of civic-minded neighbors working together for the betterment of the community