CAPITAL INSIGHT
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PARTNER BIOGRAPHIES

Susan C. Anastasiadis
Partner

Susan AnastasiadisPrior to co-founding the firm, Susan and Steve worked together at Merrill Lynch.  She also has experience working for Charles Schwab & Co.

Susan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Western Washington University in Bellingham and a Master of Business Administration degree from the W.P. Carey School at Arizona State University.  She is a member of the firm's Investment Committee focusing on the consumer and financial sectors.  Susan and her husband Brian share their home with a son and two cats.


Lance T. Knight, CRPC

Partner

Lance Knight, CRPCLance was with Merrill Lynch as a Vice President and Business Financial Advisor for nine years.  He focused his practice on the unique wealth management needs of business owners, entrepreneurs and their families.  He brings to clients a planning perspective as a holder of the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation.  This is conferred through the College For Financial Planning. 

Earlier in his financial services career, Lance worked as a commercial lender in the banking sector.  He was an integral part of both de novo and established banks.  Since Capital Insight Partners assists clients with both sides of their balance sheets, his credit and planning perspective differentiate the firm.  A resident since 1993, Lance heads our Las Vegas office.  He attended Northern Arizona University and attained a Bachelor of Science degree.  His wife Tara is an interior designer.  They have three children who play hockey plus other sports and share a love for the outdoors.

Craig J. McCrory
Portfolio Manager

Craig J. McCroryA native of Tucson, Craig is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.S. degree in business management.  His prior work experience includes financial planning and corporate taxation.  He leads our financial planning effort on behalf of clients.

Craig manages technology for the firm.  As a member of the Investment Committee, he also follows stocks in the technology industry and international holdings.

In his free time, Craig is a Level II candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.  When he is not studying, he enjoys spending time with his wife Dawn and golf.  They love to travel and soon expect to have set foot on all seven continents.  

Steven T. Nelson, CFA
 
Chief Executive Officer

Steve Nelson, CFA
Prior to co-founding Capital Insight Partners, Steve was with Merrill Lynch in Scottsdale.  Before that, he served as a Principal at Lowry Hill and oversaw more than $500 million.  He has over two decades of experience.  

Steve's degrees are a Bachelor of Science from St. John's University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.  He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.  Steve is a member of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Community Foundation, the Phoenix CFA Society and CFA Institute.  He is a past Trustee of the Phoenix Art Museum and former member of the Board of Directors of the Twin Cities Society of Security Analysts.  In 2008 St. John's University honored him with a Presidential Citation.  His wife Kris is a veterinarian and the author of Coated With Fur: A Vet's Life.  They live with wonderful, if medically challenged, animals.