Team
Designed by Aerospace Pros for Aerospace Pros
Covato Capital Management LLC is a team of fiduciaries who believe in partnering with clients to identify and remedy their current financial issues, reach their current financial goals while implementing strategies to reach their future financial endeavors and goals.
Christopher Covato
Chief Investment Strategist
Being immersed in the aerospace industry for more than 40 years and the financial industry for the better part of two decades, I have had the opportunity and privilege to work closely with some of the most brilliant professionals. I came to the realization that there were unique unmet financial needs for these professionals lending to the development of a suite of models and programs to meet those needs and help provide them with their best quality of life.
Christopher began his professional and financial services career in 1989 as a registered representative of Paine Webber & Company (“Paine Webber”). As a broker-dealer representative at Paine Webber’s Erie, Pennsylvania offices, Mr. Covato advised clients and solicited client orders with respect to transactions in securities, futures contracts, and insurance products. Following his departure from Paine Webber in 1991, to provide a broader range of products and services to his various clients, Christopher was instrumental in growing Covato/Lipsitz Inc. (“Covato-Lipsitz”), a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based registered broker-dealer, and Covato Futures Corporation (“Covato Futures”), an Erie, Pennsylvania based introducing broker clearing futures transactions through Geldermann & Co. Inc.
He further became associated with Covato Research Corporation (“Covato Research”), a family-owned Pennsylvania registered investment advisory firm (“Covato Research”) offering proprietary investment research products primarily, if not exclusively, to institutional investors. Christopher’s role at Covato/Lipsitz included discretionary management of retail client accounts and the provision of ancillary investment advice. At Covato Futures, Christopher solicited futures business exclusively for institutional clients, with a focus on trading equity index futures. At Covato Research, Christopher held the position of Vice President of Institutional and Retail Sales. In this role, his duties included portfolio management, the development of wealth-building strategies, the study of technical analysis, quantitative research, and risk management.
In addition to his role as the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Covato Capital Management, LLC, Christopher has had a long aviation career, serving as a Captain and/or First Officer for Atlas Air Inc. and other carriers on a variety of aircraft, including the Gulfstream G-1, Boeing 737-300, 747-400, 747-8F, and Boeing 747 LCF.
Dina Covato
Head of Operations
As the dynamic Head of Operations of Covato Capital Management, LLC, Dina is the driving force behind our company’s operations, dedicated to providing unmatched service and an extraordinary customer experience to our valued clients.
Her multifaceted role extends beyond CCM, as the founder and CEO of Coastal International Properties, where she has excelled in serving the Luxury Property Sales and Rental needs of Ultra-High Net Worth individuals and corporate clients alike.
Dina’s extensive knowledge in Customer Service and Relationship Management is matched only by her exceptional skill in propelling financial firms towards growth and profitability. She operates with a laser focus on what is truly best for the client, always seeking innovative ways to meet their unique needs and exceed their expectations.
David O’Dell
Head of Technology
A Professional Engineer with over 37 years of experience designing, building, and automating analysis and decision systems. At Georgia Tech, David developed data acquisition and analysis systems for the Georgia Power Technology Applications Center (TAC). He managed research teams of doctorial candidates and completed his master’s and Ph.D. dissertations, securing Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) funds for Georgia Tech. A consummate problem solver and innovator, David’s focus was on industrial-scale projects. He turned prototypes into high-volume production machines for Hunter Douglas. He created first-of-kind fall protection, manufacturing, derrick operation, confined space safety, firefighting and rescue, helicopter skid riding and repelling, and other related systems for National Preparedness at Mine Safety Appliances (MSA). David went on to design drive systems for Melco Saurer’s ultra-fast scalable embroidery machines as well as developing his own algorithmic stock trading systems.
Building on this rapid success, David established and ran the Hayslip Group hedge fund for five years with increasing levels of automated daily operations, data acquisition, news sentiment analysis, order management, and risk control. Being recognized by TradeStation, David was recruited to engineering where he developed technical analysis and strategy trading systems. He was quickly promoted to product management and moved to Florida, where he met Chris. At TradeStation Headquarters, David led teams to develop Object-oriented EasyLanguage, the TradeStation Development Environment, and advanced APIs. On internal Automation and Market Upthrust initiatives, David played a key role in revenue growth which resulted in the Monex Group acquisition of TradeStation. From there, to best serve the high-end community, David became an outside consultant in continued support of TradeStation and to serve numerous hedge funds, trade desks, and portfolio managers.
As a consultant, David has worked with high-net-worth families and numerous firms, including Trinity College Dublin. He has several popular subscription trading applications and has developed colocated solutions in Chicago and New York as well as cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, and Google. David has worked with a range of brokers and APIs, including specialized environments like RTD Tango on Bloomberg servers for high-frequency trading. And David has received several AWS certifications, including training in advanced security, ML, and AI technologies. His goal is to apply every tool available in decision systems for KYC asset allocations and risk management.
David has joined Covato Capital Management LLC as our Head of Technology where he is eager to build technologies for next-generation capital management.
Anita Krahel
Head of Investor Relations & Communications
Anita Krahel is a dynamic and highly accomplished PR and marketing professional with over a decade of experience spanning public relations, event management, integrated marketing, and business development. With a proven track record in both agency and corporate environments, Anita brings a strategic, creative, and results-driven approach to her role as Head of Investor Relations and Communications.
In her current role, Anita leads all investor relations, corporate communications, and brand strategy efforts, serving as the key liaison between the firm and its investors, media partners, and strategic stakeholders. She excels in developing and executing communication strategies that align with business objectives, managing the firm’s public-facing presence, and creating high-impact content that elevates brand visibility and drives audience engagement.
Anita is known for her ability to rapidly build trusted relationships with key media and financial partners, while crafting and maintaining a strong, reliable, and consistent brand voice. Her diverse background enables her to navigate complex messaging needs with precision and creativity, ensuring the firm’s mission, performance, and vision are clearly and effectively communicated.
A natural leader, Anita leverages her interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire and enable teams to exceed expectations, consistently delivering value across all touchpoints. Her ability to integrate storytelling with strategy makes her an essential part of the firm’s growth and investor engagement efforts.
Beyond her professional role, Anita enjoys discovering new destinations, maintaining an active lifestyle, engaging with the arts, and sharing meaningful moments with family and friends.
Tony Gordon
Investment Advisor Representative
Tony Gordon holds a degree in Finance from the Zeigler College of Business at Bloomsburg University. He began his financial career at Merrill Lynch, where he gained valuable experience in investment planning, market research, and client relationship management.
At Covato Capital Management, Tony serves as a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and business owners. His core responsibilities include analyzing each client’s unique financial situation and putting together a tailored plan, managing diversified investment portfolios, evaluating market opportunities, and providing ongoing risk management strategies. Tony works closely with each client to help them define their financial goals, understand their risk tolerance, and select investments aligned with their long-term objectives.
He is committed to building lasting relationships through transparent communication, disciplined portfolio management, and a deep understanding of the financial landscape.
Outside of the office, Tony is a passionate outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and flying.