Our Team

Robert J. Fischer • President

Office: 585-586-2460 x114
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Born and raised in the Rochester area, Bob graduated from Bishop Kearney High School in 1981 & St. John Fisher College in 1985 with a BS in Marketing Management. Prior to the formation of Fischer Investment Group, Bob served as Senior Vice President of a family-owned independent insurance brokerage firm where he managed firm marketing and operational activities throughout 35 states.

Bob is active in the community; currently serving as a Commissioner on the Monroe County Civil Service Commission and formerly served on the boards of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and the Greater Rochester Visitor’s Association. Bob is also a former member of the New York State (NYS) Superfund Management Board, NYS Superfund Work Group, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) Board of Directors, former co-chair of the Monroe County Budget Advisory Team (2003), Rochester-Genesee Regional Transit Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners, NYS Brownfields Advisory Board and coached numerous Pittsford Little League teams and a McQuaid Jesuit High School baseball team in the 13U and 15U Monroe County Babe Ruth League.

In addition to having managed and participated in numerous political campaigns for candidates seeking office at the local, state and national levels, Bob is a past Commodore of the Rochester Yacht Club and was a recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award in 1999. Bob also offers assistance to the New York State Police K-9 Unit in the placement of retiring canines.

Bob has been an executive with the firm for over 25 years and resides in the town of Pittsford with his wife, Elaine.

Joanna S. Burdett • Operations Manager

Office: 585-586-2460 x 117
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Joanna oversees all aspects of office operations including: client services, portfolio information, trading support, compliance, human resources, accounting, and custodian liaison. She has over 30 years of experience at Fischer Investment Group and worked in the retail and institutional brokerage industry before joining the firm. Joanna graduated from Allendale Columbia School in 1982 and Wheaton College (MA) in 1986 with a B.A. in psychology and worked as a research assistant in the psychology department.

Jared Clement • Chief Investment Officer

Office: 585-586-2460 x 118
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Jared started at the firm in 2015 as a research analyst before being promoted in 2017 to Vice President-Client Relations. In 2021, he was promoted to Chief Investment Officer. He is responsible for managing firm investment strategy and client portfolios. Additionally, he is also responsible for acquiring and maintaining individual and institutional client relationships.

Jared is a graduate of St. John Fisher College with a B.S. in Finance with a concentration in Economics. While attending St. John Fisher he served as the Vice President of the Investment Club. When not at work, Jared enjoys playing golf. He stays active in the community with his volunteer service on the committee of the Junior Builders Exchange annual charity golf event which benefits The Mary Parkes Asthma Center. He is also on the Junior Board of Directors for the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation.

Jared resides in Pittsford with his wife Catherine and their dog Gryff.

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