Chris Frank is the Founder and Managing Partner of 55×11, LLC, an innovative advisory organization with deep expertise in strategic planning, finance, entrepreneurship, and venture and private equity investing. In his current role he serves as strategic advisor to multiple high-growth organizations representing several market sectors. Prior to launching 55×11, Frank was a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, Market President for Bank of America, and was one of the youngest Executive Directors at Morgan Stanley.

As a lifelong athlete, Chris is a Category 1 competitive road cyclist, multiple California State cycling Champion, and avid golfer. He has a BA degree in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. A native of Wisconsin and Green Bay Packers fan from birth, he has been married to Tracy for 22 years, and is the father of 2. Chris has served on multiple non-profit Boards, including as Chair of The Children’s Bureau, and a Board member of The Los Angeles Opera, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), and The California Science Center among others.