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Meet Our Team
Patrick Collar and Joseph Cacia met nearly 17 years ago when they were both working at Smith Barney, where they forged an unbreakable alliance. In 2005, they were recruited to Morgan Stanley where they developed their financial advisory niche in the Custom Portfolio Group serving clients by managing private portfolios.
These two financial advisor rock stars remained a team, navigating the financial crisis together and protecting their clients through those difficult months. In late 2009, they decided that it was time to strike out on their own, launching Collar Capital Management, LLC.
Patrick Collar
President & Portfolio Manager
Patrick Collar, is also the Managing Member of Collar Capital Management, LLC, and brings more than 20 years experience as a financial advisor and portfolio manager to meet client needs.
Beginning with Smith Barney in 2000, he worked as a Financial Consultant and a Financial Planning Specialist for individuals in the Private Client Group.
He also worked in Smith Barney’s Corporate Client Group where he consulted on corporate retirement plans for small and large businesses. In 2005 he moved to Morgan Stanley serving exclusively as a Portfolio Manager in the Custom Portfolio Group – managing approximately 40 million in assets. December 2009 saw the start of Collar Capital Management.
Joseph Cacia
Financial Advisor
Mr. Cacia started his career at Smith Barney in 2002 where he worked as an Advisor on a Consulting Group team for private clients.
He moved to Morgan Stanley in 2005 where he partnered with Patrick Collar in the Custom Portfolio Group. At Morgan Stanley, Mr. Cacia focused on client relationship management and new business.
In December 2009 Joe left Morgan Stanley to help found Collar Capital. His primary focus is on Client Service, Financial Planning, Insurance Solutions and New Business.
Chris Collar
Sr. Research Analyst, Financial Advisor
After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Christopher Collar began his career in the United States Army. He served as an Armor Officer, tactically leading armor, reconnaissance, and infantry platoons while also advising and supporting Commanding Generals.
Upon completing his active-duty service, Chris attended Boston College, where he earned an MBA and a Master of Science degree in Finance. He then entered the financial services industry, most recently working as a Private Equity Associate at St. Cloud Capital focusing on providing debt and equity growth capital to the lower middle market.
In May 2025, Chris left St. Cloud to join Collar Capital. His primary focus is on client service, research, business development, and strategic operations
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