Elissa Robinson joined Highmount Capital in July 2002.  She is a member of the wealth management team in New York that interacts directly with our clients on family governance and education.  This includes coordinating new and ongoing family philanthropic initiatives, dealing with outside professionals such as accountants and lawyers on behalf of the client, and being an instructor for the Highmount education programs.   Prior to joining the wealth management team, Elissa managed Highmount’s investment operations team.  In this role, she developed efficient internal processes and custom reporting for our multiple-generation family clients with alternative investments and partial ownership of trusts and LLCs.  Prior to joining Highmount, she was a Portfolio Administrator at Boston-based Hellman, Jordan Management Company, a specialty equity investment manager. Elissa received her B.S. in Management Science at The Georgia Institute of Technology with a specialization in International Management.

Claudia Buchmann joined Highmount in 2010. She came to Highmount from Julius Bär Private Bank where she worked on a relationship management team. She successfully completed an apprenticeship at Bank Julius Bär with a professional baccalaureate degree from KV Zurich Business School in 2007, and worked for Julius Bär in both London and Zurich. Ms. Buchmann is currently pursuing continuing education in Business Administration with specialization in Banking and Finance at Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Alissa Felice joined Highmount Capital LLC in September 2006. At Highmount, Alissa is responsible for providing client service and trust administration as well as marketing coordination for the firm. Before joining Highmount, Alissa was a Teller Manager for Eastern Bank.  In this role, Alissa performed customer transactions as well as managed a staff of approximately seven people. Prior to her Teller Manager position, Alissa was an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Treasury Services at Eastern Bank.  Alissa was responsible for all administrative duties for the SVP and his staff of approximately four people.  Alissa holds an Associate of Science degree from Marian Court College.  Alissa is currently completing courses at the Cannon Financial Institute. 

Christina joined Highmount in September 2008.  She is responsible for maintaining Highmount’s corporate website as well as initiating and supporting a range of the firm’s marketing activities.  Christina holds a B.A. in Communication from the University at Albany.  She sits on the Alumni Committee of the Netherland America Foundation where she focuses on event planning and social media outreach to connect grant recipients.