Meet Brandes Mentors

Brandes RISE Mentorship Program Mentors

Here are the mentors that participate in the Brandes RISE Mentorship Program. We’ve provided synopses of their professional background and Q&A to amplify the experience and motivation they will bring to program participants.

 

Raymond Boltron

  • Research Associate

Raymund Boltron is a Research Associate on the Communication Services Research Team. Prior to joining Brandes, he was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa and a staff accountant at Marsh and McLennan. Mr. Boltron earned his MS in finance and business analytics, and his BBA in finance from the University of Iowa. He joined Brandes Investment Partners in 2022.

Q: What led you to volunteer for this program?
A: I wanted to volunteer for this program to give back, but it always turns out I receive more wisdom. Also, I believe mentorship is important, as the youth is the hope of our future.  

Q: Why did you pursue a career in investment management?
A: As a teenager, I often bought $5 bikes and sold them for $100. Since then, I have been hooked. Investment management creates an opportunity to pursue financial security through efficient capital allocation.

Program Manager

Raymond Boltron

  • Research Associate

Raymund Boltron is a Research Associate on the Communication Services Research Team. Prior to joining Brandes, he was a teaching assistant at the University of Iowa and a staff accountant at Marsh and McLennan. Mr. Boltron earned his MS in finance and business analytics, and his BBA in finance from the University of Iowa. He joined Brandes Investment Partners in 2022.

Q: What led you to volunteer for this program?
A: I wanted to volunteer for this program to give back, but it always turns out I receive more wisdom. Also, I believe mentorship is important, as the youth is the hope of our future.  

Q: Why did you pursue a career in investment management?
A: As a teenager, I often bought $5 bikes and sold them for $100. Since then, I have been hooked. Investment management creates an opportunity to pursue financial security through efficient capital allocation.

*Program Sponsor