Welcome to CAIA Carolinas Chapter
The CAIA Carolinas Chapter serves the alternative investment community throughout North Carolina and South Carolina by expanding networking and educational opportunities for its members and for those interested in learning more about alternative investments.
Founded in 2023.




Chapter Executive Team
- Michael Going, CAIA, Chapter Co-Head Managing Partner, Ahakista Capital
- Chaunice A. Wilks, CAIA, Advisory Committee Director, Artisan Partners
- Millissa S. Allen, CAIA, Chapter Executive Director, Investor Relations, Thorofare Capital
- Doug Ashburn, CAIA, Chapter Executive Executive Editor, Britannica Money Encyclopedia, Britannica, Inc
- Marc deBree, CAIA, Chapter Executive Head of Real Estate and Alternatives, TIAA
- Demitri Diamond, CAIA, Chapter Executive Senior Associate, Diversified Alternative Equity, Barings
- Victor Perez, CAIA, Chapter Executive Vice President, Corporate & Investment Banking Head of Veterans Segment, Wells Fargo Securities
- Peggy Wu, CAIA, Chapter Executive Vice President, Alternative Investments (‘AI’)
