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Meet our people

Portfolio Solutions is led by some of the industry’s most prominent and respected individuals. Our staff is highly trained and motivated to assist clients with their needs. Clients may contact any member of our organization with questions or inquiries.

Richard A. Ferri, CFA
Founder and CEO

Richard (Rick) is responsible for all research and marketing at Portfolio Solutions, LLC and is also a member of the firms Investment Committee.  Rick has over 20 years experience in the investment industry including over ten years as a financial consultant at two major Wall Street firms. Rick graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in business and from Walsh College with a MS in finance. He has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Rick has published extensively on the subject of low-cost investing using index funds and ETFs, including five books. Prior to entering the financial industry in 1988, Rick was an officer in the Marine Corps where he flew fighter aircraft. He retired from the reserves in 2001.

Scott C. Salaske
President & Chief Compliance Officer

Scott is responsible for the overall business operations and compliance at Portfolio Solutions, LLC and is also a member of the firms Investment Committee.  Scott has over 12 years experience in the investment industry. Prior to becoming President of Portfolio Solutions, LLC, Scott was the President of Quest Asset Management, LLC, an investment advisor. The firm was merged with Portfolio Solutions in 2001. Scott is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a concentration in finance.

Kenneth J. Carbaugh
Director of Portfolio Management

Ken is responsible for all aspects and oversight of the investment management department at Portfolio Solutions, LLC and is also a member of the firms Investment Committee.  Ken has over 10 years experience in the investment industry. Prior to joining Portfolio Solutions, Ken was a Portfolio Analyst at Standish Mellon Asset Management in Boston. Prior to Standish Mellon, he was a Mutual Fund Analyst for Investors Bank & Trust Company. Ken is a graduate of Walsh College with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a concentration in finance.

Erica L. Hunter
Head Trader

Aubrey Lombardo
New Accounts/Transfer Specialist

Amanda Muszynski
Administrative Assistant