David Bottoms brings more than 40 years of experience to his role as Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager at SlateStone Wealth specializing in custom investment management and consulting for high net worth families. He is a member of SlateStone’s Investment Policy Committee and the custom equity research team.

Prior to joining SlateStone Wealth, David was Executive Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager for BP Wealth Management. Previously David founded OakTree Asset Management in 1996 and was its President until merging his firm into Banyan Partners in 2009 as a Managing Director. David’s extensive personal and professional experience has supported families and their unique needs over decades. He specializes in growth strategies through in-depth analysis and research, anticipating market trends in order to provide innovative solutions that meet the need of our clients.

David graduated from the College of William & Mary and earned his Juris Doctorate from University of Virginia School of Law in 1964. David was also a member of the Executive Board of the Virginia Law Review.

David is passionate about serving his clients and community. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jerusalem Foundation and serves on its Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Barge Music of New York. He performs his own piano compositions every September 11 at the Barge Music in honor and memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. David is active in the Performing Arts Center of Auburn University and is a Patron of that institution. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Sam Spiegel Foundation.