Paul David Wachter is an American businessman and investment adviser whose clients include Arnold Schwarzenegger,[1] LeBron James,[1] U2 frontman Bono,[2] Beats by Dre co-founder Jimmy Iovine,[3] Drake, Billie Eilish and Tom Werner, Chairman of the Boston Red Sox and the Liverpool Football Club.
[12] Wachter is founder and CEO of financial and asset management advisory firm Main Street Advisors.
[13][14] In 2002, Wachter advised John W. Henry and Tom Werner on the New England Sports Ventures' acquisition of the Boston Red Sox.
[13][34] Wachter has also served on the boards of Virgin America until its acquisition by Alaska Airlines in 2016, ATTN:, Ladder, Haworth Marketing and Media Company and Content Partners, LLC.
[35][36][37] He serves on the board of LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter's SpringHill Entertainment, a video production company, and Uninterrupted, a digital platform for athletes.
[38] He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Berklee College and as Chairman of After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit that partners with schools to expand the learning day for at risk children.
[41] On May 31, 1987, Wachter married Liza Atkins in a Jewish ceremony at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Los Angeles.