David Hills, Partner

David Hills is a founding principal of Veris Wealth Partners. Since 1983, he has been advising high net worth individuals and private foundations. The deep relationships he’s formed over the years have enabled him to design financial plans that address clients’ financial goals, while reflecting their personal values and commitments.  His expertise also includes investment policy statements, performance measurement, and estate and tax planning strategy.  Prior to Veris, David was a Senior Vice President, Investments and Investment Management Consultant with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Portsmouth, NH.

David’s investment background was influenced by real world investment experience.  He inherited a modest portfolio at a young age from his grandfather.  While protesting environmental and economic issues associated with nuclear power in 1978 he realized that he owned coal companies which were in conflict with his personal values.  David had an epiphany and recognized there was a way to be both a successful a social  and financial activist.  From that point forward he aligned his investment portfolio with his financial goals and social values.

David is a guarantor for Micro Credit Enterprise, serves on the boards of  the Threshold Foundation, the Portsmouth Music Hall, and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. He is a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association, Social Venture Network, and the Social Investment Forum. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Resource Economics and a concentration in Environmental Conservation. He is passionate about practicing “Truth Over Harmony”(Hyde School). He and his wife live on an 11th generation family farm on the New Hampshire seacoast.