Amanda learned firsthand about the support provided by the Marine Raider Foundation in March 2015 when her cousin, Captain Stanford H. Shaw, III, was killed in a helicopter crash along with six other MARSOC Raiders.
Amanda graduated from Boston College in 2000 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor concentration in Marketing from the Wallace E. Carroll School of Management. Amanda has worked in Equity Research for Banc of America Securities, headed Investor Relations for Gemstar-TV Guide International and worked for 16 years at Douglas C. Lane & Associates, a $7 billion wealth management firm. In 2024, she joined First Manhattan as Managing Director, Wealth Advisor and Relationship Manager for this $30 billion Registered Investment Advisor. In her role, she works directly with
clients to determine and achieve their needs, goals and investment objectives in the context of their investment portfolios and overall financial plan. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
A passionate NY Giants and Yankees fan, you can find her watching a game or exploring NYC for adventures with family and friends.