Men on the Scene: Glenn Shipley

Glenn Shipley, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager for Northern Trust, has turned a youthful interest in investments into a successful career. Shipley’s innate understanding of the value of investing for the future also sparked his interest in supporting Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s mission to preserve Florida’s natural beauty and resources. A fourth generation Floridian, he grew up in Seminole and moved to Sarasota 26 years ago. “I was a Boy Scout and grew up with lots of woods to play in. Now, that whole area is developed,” he says. “I’ve seen the same thing happen in Sarasota, and I think we should try to preserve what’s left for future generations.”Shipley is incoming Chair of the Conservation Foundation board, which he joined in 2015 after learning about its success in saving nearly 10,000 acres along the Gulf Coast. Those preserved lands are vital to tourism, economic growth and quality of life. “What keeps me engaged with the organization is its great staff and volunteers,” he says. “They not only save land but also offer a lot of educational programs and events.” Those include nature experiences for at-risk youth and family-friendly events, such as the Wild About Nature Festival each November.As part of the Northern Trust team providing holistic wealth management for ultra high net worth clients, Shipley primarily works on the investment side. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst who is active with the CFA Society Tampa Bay, where he served as past President, and volunteers for the CFA Institute. Shipley also is Vice President of the Resurrection House of Sarasota board and is on the Advisory Board of the USF Applied Securities Analysis class.