Our Team: Braden Cielocha, CFA

Braden is a senior relationship manager for PNC Capital Advisors located in Kansas City. He is responsible for the coordination and delivery of investment solutions for institutional clients including public entities, corporations, defined benefit plans, charitable organizations, endowments and foundations. Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with existing clients by serving as the single point of contact for all matters related to their portfolios in accordance with client investment objectives as well as supporting the development of new business relationships. Prior to joining PNC, Braden worked as an investment analyst for Tortoise Capital, a alternative investment firm covering energy and infrastructure. During his time at Tortoise, he spent time working for both Tortoise's private equity team as well as on their public securities group covering both equity and debt investments. Before joining the institutional investment industry, Braden spent four years serving in the United States Marine Corp and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.Braden graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in finance from The University of Kansas. Braden holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation.