Meet the Simon Quick Human Capital Team

Cameron Brooks

 Analyst Training Program

Mr. Brooks joined Simon Quick Advisors in July 2023 in the Analyst Training Program which aims to provide him with a comprehensive understanding of the organization. As part of the program, Cameron will be actively involved in various departments including client advisory, investments, operations, family office, and marketing.

Prior to joining Simon Quick Advisors full-time, he was an intern in 2022 shadowing client advisors and learning about the firm’s financial planning processes and daily functions. Mr. Brooks also did an internship at River Wealth Advisors in 2021 where he assisted with service requests, modeling, and forecasting.

Cameron graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in May 2023 and graduated with a B.S. in Finance with a minor in accounting. During his time at Fairleigh Dickinson, he served as a Resident Assistant, volunteered as a coach for the Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL), and participated in intermural sports. Cameron is currently pursuing his MBA in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and traveling.

Nicolette Davino, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Generalist

Ms. Davino joined Simon Quick in June of 2023 as a Human Resources Generalist. Her responsibilities include payroll, benefits administration, employee engagement, employee relations, and compliance. Ms. Davino is also part of the Employee Experience Committee which aims to continuously improve the overall experience of employees at the firm. 

Before joining Simon Quick, Nicolette held a Human Resources Generalist position at Avantik, a medical device company specializing in the Histology/Pathology lab industry. During her tenure there, she honed her expertise in managing the employee life cycle, conducting recruitment processes, and handling various other HR-related responsibilities. Prior to her role at Avantik, Nicolette served as a Human Resources Assistant at Embassy Suites, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of payroll management, employment law, benefits administration, and employee engagement practices.

In 2023, Nicolette became a SHRM Certified Professional. She holds a B.A in Business Management from Montclair State University and previously served as an ambassador for Give Kids the World. During her free time, she finds joy in the company of friends and family, exploring new destinations, and honing her culinary skills.

Jenna Morr, CFA

Head of People/ Principal

Ms. Morr joined Simon Quick in 2013 on the Investments team and transitioned the role as Head of People in 2023. Over her first 10 years with Simon Quick, Jenna was instrumental in helping influence and shape the company’s employee experience all while maintaining her investment responsibilities. In 2019, Jenna became a founding member of the firm’s Operating Committee which is responsible for executing on Simon Quick’s vision and strategy. She is also chair of the Employee Experience Committee and sits on the Hiring Committee, helping to identify and interview new talent for the firm. 

Jenna leads the firm’s human capital strategy including professional development, talent management, recruitment, and retention. Additionally, she is integral in change management and strategic opportunity implementation for the firm. Jenna brings a data-centric lens to decision-making around people. Her focus is on leveraging the human capital within the organization to effectively grow and scale the business. Ms. Morr will transition her investment responsibilities over the course of 2023 to ensure successful coverage by other team members.

Prior to joining full-time, Jenna interned for Simon Quick in the summer of 2012. Jenna became a CFA® Charterholder in 2017 and is a member of the CFA Institute. Jenna graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in May of 2013 with a B.S in Mathematics and a Minor in Economics. Jenna is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Human Capital Management at Columbia University with an expected graduation date in the summer of 2024. 

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Grace Urbano

 Analyst Training Program

Ms. Urbano joined Simon Quick in July 2023 after graduating from Providence College in May 2022. Grace is currently enrolled in the firm’s Analyst Training Program, which aims to provide her with a comprehensive understanding of the organization. As part of this program, Grace will be actively involved in various departments such as client advisory, investments, operations, family office, and marketing. 

Before joining full-time at Simon Quick, Ms. Urbano was a member of the firm’s 2022 Summer Intern Program where she learned about the firm’s financial planning process and assisted the investment team in their diligence processes and daily functions. Grace returned in the fall of 2022 to support the operations team and gained valuable experience in reporting technology.

Ms. Urbano graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. At Providence College, Ms. Urbano was a part of the Women in Business Club and studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. In her free time, Ms. Urbano enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, cooking, and is an avid New York Rangers fan.