Alexander Cooke was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and has called Palm Beach County home since 2017. A Fairfield University graduate with a B.S. in Finance, he built his career managing risk and making decisions with real consequences — first on Wall Street, then as the founder and CEO of Optimist Capital, a registered investment adviser serving corporations, foundations, and families across the Treasure Coast.
In 2022, the residents of Juno Beach elected Alexander to their Town Council. Within a year, they elevated him to Mayor. During his tenure, he led a complete overhaul of the town’s zoning regulations, fought the state’s Live Local Act to protect local governance, created Juno Beach’s first Audit Committee, and secured a $500,000 public benefit concession from a major development — the largest in town history.
He refused his mayoral salary. He rejected all campaign donations, gifts, and endorsements. He and his wife Bianca are licensed foster parents. They live in Palm Beach Gardens with their two sons, Liam and Lochlainn, and their four pets.
CFA Level II Candidate•Former Mayor of Juno Beach•Founder & CEO, Optimist Capital