The Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance advances finance education and improves the marketability of Babson students.
We elevate Babson students’ marketability by providing unparalleled access to industry‑grade tools, data platforms, and experiential learning opportunities. Through hands‑on training, co‑curricular programs, and direct engagement with finance practitioners, we ensure students build the technical skills, confidence, and professional readiness needed to thrive in global finance and investment careers.
We strengthen Babson’s reputation for thought leadership by empowering faculty with cutting‑edge financial technologies, robust data resources, and dedicated research support. By expanding access to sophisticated analytical tools and fostering collaboration across disciplines, the Center enables faculty to produce high‑impact scholarship that advances the fields of investments and finance.
We cultivate a vibrant, connected alumni network by offering meaningful opportunities for graduates to stay involved, share expertise, and mentor the next generation of Babson leaders. Through events, industry panels, and collaborative initiatives, the Center creates a dynamic space where alumni, students, and faculty learn from one another and contribute to Babson’s distinctive, practical approach to finance education.
Matches were made between students and alumni for our Cutler Center mentor program.
Workstations available for finance students in the finance lab, including 25 Bloomberg terminals.
Portfolio managed by undergraduate and graduate students in the Babson College Fund.
Check out the highlights of the Cutler Center’s impact during the 2025–2026 academic year, showcasing its mission, programs, and the hands‑on learning experiences that prepare Babson students for careers in finance. Explore faculty research, student achievements in competitions and experiential learning programs, alumni engagement, and the Center’s state‑of‑the‑art finance lab. The report also commemorates the Center’s 25th anniversary, reflecting on its growth, partnerships, and continued commitment to developing future finance leaders.
Read our Impact Report.jpg "Undergraduate Class of 2025 Career Outcomes")
From left to right: finance division professor Ryan Davies, board member Jeff Mortimer, board member John Bailer, board member Bruce Herring, board member Nick Platt, CEO Jean Hynes, board member Catherine Friend White, board member Marco Gargurevich, board member Eric Crawley, board member Jim Spencer, managing director Patrick Gregory
John Bailer ’92, CFA, Deputy Head of Equity Income, Portfolio Manager, Newton Investment Management Group
Brian Barefoot ’66, H’09, P’01, Senior Advisor, Carl Marks Advisors
Chris Chandor MBA’98, Senior Vice President of Development & Asset Management, The Davis Companies
Karen Chandor MBA’74, Principal, Mercer
Anthony Chiasson '95, Chief Investment Officer, Aurmedis Global Investors LP
Eric Crawley MBA’09, Director, Investment Strategist, Bank of America
Chip Dickson ’74, MBA’76, CFA, Co-Founder, DISCERN
Marco Gargurevich MBA’01, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Geode Capital Management
Peter Gordon MBA '96, Founder & CEO, HarborLine Capital
Bruce Herring ’87, P’19, CFA, President, Strategic Advisers, Asset Management Division, Fidelity Investments
Jeff Mortimer ’86, CFA, CIO, Founding Partner - Dragonfly Asset Management, LLC
Jason Orlosky ’04, Chief Strategist & Managing Director, Bridgeway Wealth Partners LLC
Nick Platt P’23, Partner/Chief Operating Officer/Chief Compliance Officer, Kudu Investment Management
Annabelle Reid MBA’86, Managing Partner, FoxMoor Capital
James Spencer ’73, CFA, Former SVP & Chief Investment Officer, Cambridge Trust Company
Joseph Spinelli ’98, Trader, Millennium Management
Jim Taylor ’86, CPWA, Managing Director and Wealth Partner, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
Catherine Friend White MBA’86, Managing Director, Golden Seeds
