Arthur G. Swalley, CIMA® is a founding partner and Chief Investment Officer for Arlington Financial Advisors. He is responsible for developing and implementing Arlington’s asset allocation, investment strategy, and portfolio construction. Born in Rhodes, Greece and raised in Santa Barbara, Arthur is a Yale University graduate. He holds the Certified Investment Manager Analyst designation, earned through examination at the Wharton School.

In 1990, Arthur returned to Santa Barbara to begin his career in the financial industry at Merrill Lynch, where he earned the titles of Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager. He has served as President of the Board of the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association, and as Treasurer of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Currently, he is Chair of the Board of Opera Santa Barbara, where he has performed in the chorus for the past 10 years