Grant McGhee, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Grant McGhee is a finance professional with four years of experience as an Associate at Ares Management, specializing in Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS). He is dedicated to developing strategic financial solutions and optimizing investment opportunities for clients.

A graduate of Villanova University (2021), Grant combines analytical expertise with creativity, bringing a fresh perspective to problem-solving. Outside of work, he enjoys playing piano and guitar, blending his passion for music with his strategic mindset.

Masayuki Murakami, CAIA, CFA, CPA

It all began with a simple question—why alternative investments are gaining momentum in Japan? That curiosity sparked my journey toward the CAIA Charter. Over the past two decades, I have worked at Japanese, U.S., and Swiss asset management firms, gaining broad experience spanning the front, middle, and back offices across trading, risk management, and performance analysis. These experiences have revealed the increasing sophistication of investor needs and the growing demand for opportunities that traditional asset classes alone can no longer satisfy.