Seema Ackerman
Head of Distribution, Marketing, and Client Service
Seema Ackerman is the Head of Distribution, Marketing, and Client Service for Bridgeway Capital Management. She is responsible for leading strategic sales initiatives, relationship management, communication, and client service.
Prior to joining Bridgeway in 2025, Seema was a Managing Director in the Institutional Business at BlackRock. Prior to joining BlackRock, she was a Managing Director at Oxford Financial Group, a privately held multi-family office. Seema’s extensive experience includes a decade at Goldman Sachs, as a Vice President and Regional Director in the firm’s asset management division. She also worked at JPMorgan Asset Management advising institutional clients on portfolio allocation and construction. Seema began her career as an investment banker at Deutsche Bank Securities.
Seema graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Technology and Management. She also earned her Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. The child of first-generation immigrants from Mumbai, Seema speaks Marathi and enjoys traveling with her family, cycling, and taking an active role in her community.
David Vandergriff
Director of Institutional Sales and Client Relations
David Vandergriff joined Bridgeway in 2024 as Director of Institutional Sales and Client Relations. In this role, he is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and consultants.
Before joining the firm, David held similar positions at OakBrook Investments, Allegiant Asset Management, Banc One Investment Advisors, and, most recently, Christian Brothers Investment Services. Before entering the institutional investment management business, he worked with Inland Real Estate, selling commercial real estate in Chicago.
David received a BA in English from Wabash College and holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. He is eager to join his Bridgeway colleagues in serving charitable causes.
Tamla Wilson, DMin
Director of Institutional Relations
Tamla Wilson, DMin, focuses on Bridgeway’s efforts in the institutional investor space, where she is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships. She joined Bridgeway in 2014 with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industries, most recently with JP Morgan Chase. Prior to JP Morgan Chase, Tamla was Vice President of Business Development, responsible for expanding and managing institutional client relationships at Smith Graham & Co. Her experience also includes marketing and sales positions with AIM Investments, The Guardian, and State Farm.
Tamla received her BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin and was a Texas Honor Achievement Award Recipient. An ordained minister, she completed her Doctor of Ministry and her MA in Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is a board member for the Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and Off the Field Players’ Wives Association. A founder of The Waiting Room infertility ministry, Tamla also founded the group Capes Off, Masks On, which focuses on holistic self-care for Black women in ministry. She is honored to be a part of The University of Texas Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Advisory Council. Additionally, she is a member of The Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc.
Justin Goldstein, CAIA
Director of Advisor Relations
Justin Goldstein, CAIA, joined Bridgeway in 2023 and is the Director of Advisor Relations for intermediary clients. In this role, he is responsible for driving trusted partnerships between Bridgeway and registered investment advisors (RIAs), private banks, trust banks, TAMPs, and family offices nationwide.
Before joining the firm, Justin was responsible for similar client relationships at Johnson Asset Management. Preceding Johnson, Justin worked in the Private Client Group at OppenheimerFunds and was also a member of the firm’s Institutional Sales team. He held roles with Legg Mason and New York Life Insurance Company earlier in his career.
Justin has a BS from The State University of New York College at Oneonta and is involved with the Ronald McDonald House of New York. He is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®) charterholder.
Ravneet Dhillon, CFA
Director of Investment Performance and Risk Management
Ravneet Dhillon, CFA, oversees Performance Measurement and Risk Reporting at Bridgeway and significantly contributes to large-scale technology transformation initiatives. Additionally, he serves as the Chair of the Portfolio Innovation and Risk Committee. Before joining Bridgeway, Ravneet worked in Investment Management at Mackenzie Investments, where his responsibilities included daily portfolio management activities and quantitative research. In his preceding role at Mackenzie Investments, Ravneet led a team focused on Performance Measurement and Investment Analytics.
Ravneet holds a Master’s degree in Financial Innovation & Technology from Queen’s University, is a CFA Charterholder, and has fulfilled the educational requirements for the CMT designation. Outside of his professional commitments, Ravneet actively volunteers at local temples.
Nico Reyes
Client Service and Marketing Analyst
Nico Reyes is a Client Service and Marketing Analyst who supports the entire CSM team. Before joining Bridgeway, Nico worked in data operations for Major League Baseball and has also worked in marketing and finance for Ramp USA and the University of Houston.
Nico graduated from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer School of Business, with a BBA in Finance and an MS in Marketing. Nico is a volunteer at several local public schools.