Peter Bergen | Official Profile on The Marque

Peter’s Biography

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Peter Bergen is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BG Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehaven, LLC, an alternative asset placement agent platform. BG Partners specializes in the provision of capital for niche, alternative managers in North America, primarily working with single and multi-family offices as well as large RIAs, hedge funds, private equity and private credit.

With a career that began on the New York Stock Exchange, where his family was a Member Firm for two generations, and his successful sales & trading roles in fixed income and equity products, Peter developed an expertise working across a range of financial industries over three decades, including capital markets, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, RIAs, UHNW individuals and family offices. Notably, as Associate Director, Institutional Fixed Income Sales at R.W. Pressprich & Co., Peter ranked in the top decile for production and was lauded for onboarding fixed income and equity accounts with combined assets under management exceeding $100B.

Peter is also a Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors.... Peter Bergen is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BG Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehaven, LLC, an alternative asset placement agent platform. BG Partners specializes in the provision of capital for niche, alternative managers in North America, primarily working with single and multi-family offices as well as large RIAs, hedge funds, private equity and private credit.

With a career that began on the New York Stock Exchange, where his family was a Member Firm for two generations, and his successful sales & trading roles in fixed income and equity products, Peter developed an expertise working across a range of financial industries over three decades, including capital markets, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, RIAs, UHNW individuals and family offices. Notably, as Associate Director, Institutional Fixed Income Sales at R.W. Pressprich & Co., Peter ranked in the top decile for production and was lauded for onboarding fixed income and equity accounts with combined assets under management exceeding $100B.

Peter is also a Venture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors. IronGate has a multidisciplinary team of former senior military and intelligence officers with decades of experience in national security, technology and finance, focused on investing in advanced technologies that support the national security of the United States. In addition, Peter is the Founder and Principal at NassauPoint LLC, a single and multi-family office consultation platform.

In his community, Peter has volunteered his time to youth sports and outreach programs, coaching his daughter’s Yonkers United Travel Soccer League team and being a mentor for the Boys’ Club of New York. He does volunteer work and was a former charter member of the Gunnery Council at The Frederick Gunn School, a college preparatory school. He was honored as the school's 2019 Alumnus of the Year.

Peter earned a BA in political science from Roanoke College. He holds the Series 7 & 63 licenses. moreless

Peter’s Newsfeed

361Firm

361Firm: 5th New York Global Conference

BG Partners took part in 361Firm's 5th New York Global Conference. The event covered many important topics, including Energy Transition, Rethinking Venture Capital, and many more.

Peter’s Background

BG Partners, LLC

Managing Partner

Jun 2020 - Present

Stamford, CT, USA

BG Partners, LLC focuses on raising capital for niche, alternative managers targeting single and multi-family offices as well as large RIAs.

IronGate Capital Advisors

Venture Partner

Mar 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

IronGate Capital Advisors is an investor in innovative dual-use technologies that support the national security of the United States coupled with scalable commercial applications.

Stonehaven LLC

Affiliate

Jul 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Stonehaven is a leading global alternative asset placement agent platform founded in 2001. It is entirely management owned, giving it complete independence to continue pursuing its entrepreneurial approach.

NassauPoint, LLC

Founder and Principal

Jan 2018 - Present

New York, NY, USA

NassauPoint, LLC is a consultation platform serving single and multi-family offices.

PJB Consulting Services

Consultant

Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

New York, NY, USA

Peter provided his expertise in new-client qualifying, individual and group presentations, special event coordination and preparation, execution and follow-up customer service to organizations, hedge funds and entrepreneurs.

R. W. Pressprich & Co.

Associate Director: Institutional Fixed Income Sales

Jun 1997 - Oct 2008

New York, NY, USA

R. W. Pressprich & Co. is an employee-owned institutional broker-dealer.

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Advisory Roles

360 One Firm (361Firm)

Strategic Advisor

Feb 2022 - Present

New York, NY, USA

360 One Firm (361Firm) is a global and independent platform created to allow family offices, thought leaders and investors a place to collaborate on various philanthropies and investments.

Media

2019 FOCAL Forum

Interview

Mar 2019

New York, NY, USA

Peter Bergen was interviewed by REDinNYC at FOCAL’s inaugural forum. Peter also participated in a panel titled 'The Family Office Panel: The Right Way To Pitch Us'. FOCAL (Family Office Center for Analytics & Learning) is a group that promotes and facilitates a more ‘value-added, strategic partnership approach' between family office members and the sell-side.

Accreditation

FINRA

Series 7 & 63

Washington, DC, USA

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets. https://brokercheck.finra.org/

Awards & Recognition

The Frederick Gunn School

Alumnus of the Year

2019

Washington, CT, USA

Peter was recognized for helping his class achieve the record for the highest attendance at a 35-year reunion. The Alumnus of the Year Award highlights prominent alumni as a source of inspiration for students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Speaking Engagements

Chicago Impact Summit

Moderator

May 2022

Chicago, IL, USA

Presented by 361Firm, the Chicago Impact Summit developed and shared ideas on smarter approaches to both impact investing and philanthropy. Peter Bergen led a breakout session focused on credit, which included BG Partners clients, Round 2 and Fairbridge Capital.

Cybersecurity Market Outlook

Speaker

Jul 2021

Peter Bergen, Managing Partner at BG Partners, along with fellow BG Partners Managing Partner, Thomas Gatto, were featured speakers at 361Firm's Cybersecurity Market Outlook event. The event included insight into current cybersecurity issues, cybersecurity investment opportunities and effective solutions that government entities can implement.

Charitable Interests

The Frederick Gunn School

Volunteer

1984 - Present

Washington, CT, USA

The Frederick Gunn School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school. It was founded in 1850 by abolitionist, educator, and outdoorsman Frederick Gunn.

The Boys' Club of New York

Mentor

1989 - 1999

New York, NY, USA

Peter was a coach and mentor to youth teams in various activities at the Harriman Clubhouse.

Community Engagement

Yonkers Soccer Federation

Soccer Coach

Sep 2005 - Jun 2015

New York, NY, USA

Peter was the head coach for his daughter's Yonkers United Travel Soccer League team.

Press Releases

Peter Bergen and Thomas Gatto of BG Partners LLC, Join Stonehaven’s Affiliate Platform

Jul 2021

New York, NY, USA

BG Partners, LLC, led by Peter Bergen and Thomas Gatto, joined Stonehaven as an Affiliate Partner. BG Partners is a capital raising firm focusing on assets for niche alternative investment managers in North America.

Peter’s Education

Roanoke College

Bachelor of Arts | Political Science