Thao joined RHJ in June of 2000 and was initially responsible for Institutional Marketing and Client Service. In 2009, Thao assumed responsibility as President and Chief Operating Officer and leads the growth and strategic initiatives of the firm. She also oversees Compliance, Operations, and Trading, in addition to her Marketing and Client Service responsibilities.

Prior to joining RHJ, she was a Marketing Manager at State Street Global Advisors in Hong Kong, responsible for sales and marketing to Asian institutions.

Thao is a former board member of AAAIM (Association of Asian American Investment Managers) and continues to be active with a number of affinity groups focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

She received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.