Investment Team

Joseph S. Piropato, Managing Director, is a Portfolio Manager at Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. Mr. Piropato joined Tocqueville in 2007 and manages private portfolios for individuals, families, and trusts.  Prior to joining Tocqueville, he was a Managing Director of William D. Witter, Inc. and Inverness Counsel, Inc.  He began his career in 1983 at Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst and his early career includes positions as Managing Director at Robertson Stephens & Co. and Founder and President of Pacific Heights Capital Management.  Mr. Piropato is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and he earned an A.B. from Princeton University.