Executive Team

Darrin DeCosta

Darrin DeCosta is Head of Product Development for Accretive Asset Management LLC. In this role, Darrin is responsible for the market and product research employed by Accretive's patent-pending BulletShares^® investment methodology. Darrin was previously Director of Strategy and Corporate Development for Nuveen Investments, providing acquisition analysis, marketing, strategy and product support to senior management, product manufacturing and retail sales within the Nuveen Investments family. Prior to Nuveen Investments, Darrin held positions in product strategy, portfolio management and operations with Barclays Global Investors (now Blackrock), one of the world’s largest asset management firms. Most recently at BGI, Darrin was engaged in developing their capabilities and products and carrying out marketing efforts on behalf of the firm. Darrin holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, a BCom from University of British Columbia, is a CFA charterholder, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Canadian Chartered Accountant.

Brooks Johnson

Brooks Johnson is the Head of Strategic Development and Operations for Accretive Asset Management LLC. In this role, Brooks is responsible for developing the business opportunity for the BulletShares^® indices and the ongoing operations processes of Accretive Asset Management LLC. Brooks was formerly a consultant for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he provided strategic and management consulting to financial services firms and Fortune 500 companies in other industries. Prior to his role at BCG, Brooks held program management, finance, consulting, and sales positions in various organizations, including the NASD and Morgan Stanley where he managed a team of compliance analysts and provided investment advice to high net worth individuals respectively. Brooks holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA from American University.

Matthew Patterson

Matt is the Head of Investment Strategy and General Counsel of Accretive Asset Management LLC. Matt plays a key role in setting corporate policy and executing business development initiatives, advises the company on legal and strategic matters and oversees its legal affairs. Matt previously served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel for Claymore Group Inc., where he provided legal services to Claymore-advised registered investment companies and provided advice and counsel on the development and distribution of a variety of pooled investment products, including exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and other non-investment company structures. Before joining Claymore, Matt held the positions of Securities Counsel for Caterpillar Inc. and Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd., and served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Preferred Group of Mutual Funds, a mutual fund complex advised by Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd. Matt began his legal career as an Associate in the Corporate Department of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Matt holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, a JD from the University of Illinois College of Law and a BA from the University of Illinois.