First Manhattan
| Industry | Financial Services, Asset Management, Wealth Management |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Headquarters | New York City |
Key people | Robert Gottesman (executive chairman), Zac Wydra (CEO), Alvaro Spinola (CFO/COO) |
| Products | Investment management, Private investment funds, and ETFs |
| AUM | US$34+ billion (2024) |
Number of employees | 130 |
| Website | www |
First Manhattan (FM) is a wealth management firm founded in 1964 by a group of financial industry executives led by David "Sandy" Gottesman. FM remains independently owned and operated, with operating subsidiaries that include an SEC‑registered investment adviser and a broker‑dealer registered with FINRA. As of 2024, FM is led by Zac Wydra, CEO and portfolio manager, and Alvaro Spinola, CFO/COO.
FM is based in New York City.