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Prime Buchholz Consultant Wins Advisor of the Year at 2025 Allocator Prizes
Oct 29, 2025
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Prime Buchholz Principal and Consultant Brian Pimentel, left, wins Allocator of the Year Award. He is joined by Prime Buchholz Director of Consultant Steve Nelson, right, to celebrate the achievement.
NEW YORK, NY — Brian Pimentel, Principal/Consultant at Prime Buchholz, has been named Advisor of the Year at the 2025 Allocator Prizes, hosted by The Allocator, a publication of With Intelligence. The ceremony took place October 28, 2025 at the Rainbow Room in New York City, celebrating leaders shaping the future of institutional investing.
The award honors professionals whose insight, integrity, and commitment to clients set a standard for excellence across the industry. Pimentel was recognized for his collaborative approach and ability to guide institutions through complex investment decisions with clarity and purpose.
“This recognition is truly an honor,” said Brian Pimentel, Principal and Consultant at Prime Buchholz. “It reflects the trust our clients place in us and the collective effort of my colleagues who bring such depth, care, and collaboration to everything we do.”
“Those of us who work with Brian every day know how deserving he is of this honor,” said Steve Nelson, Director of Consulting. “He has a gift for bringing people together—clients and colleagues alike—around thoughtful solutions that make a lasting difference. This award is an acknowledgment of the dedication and integrity he brings to his work.”
Pimentel has more than 20 years of investment industry experience, including the last 14 with Prime Buchholz. He serves as co-head of the firm’s community foundation practice and is a member of the global equity asset class committee.
“Brian’s recognition is a proud moment for our entire firm,” said Bill McCarron, President and Managing Principal of Prime Buchholz. “It’s a testament to his thoughtful approach, steadfast client commitment, and the values that guide everything we do.”
The Allocator Prizes, now in their third year, honor outstanding talent and bold strategies across the global institutional investment community.
Founded in 1988, Prime Buchholz is an independent investment advisor and OCIO that advises on or manages more than $80 billion in assets for approximately 250 clients, including endowments, foundations, healthcare organizations, pension plans, and private wealth clients.