Our Team
The Gemmer team is dedicated to providing the very best services possible. Our principals have over 100 combined years of experience in asset allocation, mutual funds, operations, compliance and client relationships. Meet our team of dedicated; experienced managers and staff. Click on the images below to review biographies.
David L. Gemmer
Managing Principal
An investment expert who has been purchasing investments for his clients for more than 30 years, Dave is the founder and managing principal of Gemmer. He works with advisors as a portfolio manager and sits on the firm’s investment committee. In addition to his work with clients, Dave has been a guest lecturer at the University of California (Berkeley and Davis), has been a featured speaker at International Association of Financial Planners’ events and frequently addresses local businesses and organizations. He also has served on Charles Schwab’s Institutional Service Group Advisory Board. Dave received an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Santa Clara (1967) and a B.S. in engineering/business from Purdue University (1964).
David L. Gemmer
Managing Principal
Charles Blankley, CFA
Principal / Chief Investment Officer
Charles came to Gemmer in 2000 and today serves as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. He leads the investment committee, is responsible for the tactical positioning of our portfolios and supports financial advisors and their clients as a portfolio manager. A Chartered Financial Analyst and member of the CFA Institute, Charles received his B.A. in finance and economics from the University of Washington (1992).
Charles Blankley, CFA
Principal/Chief Investment Officer
Scott Gemmer, CFA
Principal/Portfolio Manager
Scott became part of the Gemmer staff just a year after the firm was founded (1993). He sits on Gemmer’s investment committee and supports financial advisors and their clients as a portfolio manager. Scott is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFA Institute. He received his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1992). When not working with clients, he enjoys running, coaching high school softball, spending time with family, and watching horror movies.
Scott Gemmer, CFA
Principal/Portfolio Manager
Brian Gemmer
Principal/Portfolio Manager
Brian joined Gemmer in 2005 and today serves as the firm’s Director of Business Development. He sits on the investment committee and supports financial advisors and their clients as a portfolio manager. Before coming to Gemmer, Brian was a partner and portfolio manager for GlobeFlex Capital, an institutional money management firm in San Diego, CA. He graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in finance and information management (1997) from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Brian Gemmer
Principal/Portfolio Manager
Anna Ton Ng
Director of Operations
Anna joined Gemmer in 2006 as an Operations Associate and today serves as the Director of Operations. She is responsible for client services, operations, updating procedures and compliance testing. Anna received an M.B.A. in finance from Golden Gate University (2005) and a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in business law from the University of the Pacific (2003). Before joining Gemmer, she was a registered representative at E*TRADE Financial with a Series 7 and 63 license (no longer active). In her free time, Anna enjoys traveling, watching anime movies and is an avid foodie.
Anna Ton Ng
Associate Partner/Director of Operations
Michael Mischler, CFA
Portfolio Strategist / Research Associate
Michael joined the Gemmer team in 2013 as a Research Associate. His responsibilities include working with both Scott and Charles on fund research, portfolio trading, and sitting on the investment committee. Prior to Gemmer, Michael worked as an analyst for both J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse in San Francisco. A Chartered Financial Analyst and member of the CFA Institute, Michael received a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (2006).
Michael Mischler, CFA
Associate Partner/Portfolio Manager
Patti Mullin
Chief Compliance Officer
Patti joined Gemmer in 2021 and serves as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to Gemmer, Patti served as Senior Compliance Officer at Human Interest Advisors and Personal Capital Advisors, both in San Francisco. She received an M.B.A. from Saint Mary’s College (2016), and a B.S. in Business Administration from CSU Sacramento (1989). In her free time, Patti enjoys hiking in the foothills of Mount Diablo, working out at the gym, and spending time with friends and family.
Patti Mullin
Chief Compliance Officer
Lexie Forster
Operations Manager
Lexie joined Gemmer Asset Management LLC in 2014 as an Operations Associate. She is responsible for client services and operations. Lexie earned her B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2013.
Lexie Forster
Operations Manager
Sherilyn Ng
Operations Associate
Sheri joined Gemmer in 2020 as an Operations Associate, and has over 25 years of customer service experience. She is responsible for client services and performs daily operational tasks. Sheri earned her B.S. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 2007. In her free time, she enjoys going on new adventures with her family and spending time with loved ones.
Sherilyn Ng
Operations Associate
Brooke Skidmore
Operations Associate
Brooke joined Gemmer in 2021 as an Operations Associate. Before joining Gemmer, she was an Operations Assistant for Brilliant Earth at their headquarters in San Francisco. Brooke received her B.A in Communication Studies from San Francisco State in 2019. When she is not at work, Brooke enjoys sewing, painting, cooking and DIY projects. She also enjoys spending quality time with her husband Sean and dog Rex.
Brooke Skidmore
Operations Associate
Vanessa Leon
Operations Associate
Vanessa joined Gemmer in 2022 as an Operations Associate, and is responsible for client services. She earned her B.A in Sociology from Mount Holyoke College in 2016. Vanessa was born and raised in Oakland, CA and is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys morning hikes and has recently explored her interest in rock climbing.
