People who think like investors, not salespeople.
Manhattan West is built by practitioners — advisers and investors with direct experience managing complex balance sheets and underwriting private market positions alongside clients.
Chief Executive Officer, Founding Principal
Lorenzo Esparza
Lorenzo Esparza, Chief Executive Officer & Founding Principal, draws on his legal, corporate, and financial experience to build the modern version of an investment firm.
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Angie Spielman
Founding Partner, Managing Director
Angie Spielman, Founding Partner & Managing Director, provides tailored wealth management to HNW clients, corporations, and non-profit institutions.
Aram Adajian
Executive Director, Venture Capital
Aram Adajian, Executive Director of Venture Capital, focuses on companies at the forefront of deep technology, including AI, defense, and space.
Bill Ryan
Chief Compliance Officer
Bill Ryan, Chief Compliance Officer, manages all outside regulatory and legal requirements, as well as internal policies.
Blaize Leone
Senior Investment Operations Associate
Blaize Leone, Senior Investment Operations Associate, assists with administrative and client support for the firm's alternative investments.
Brandon Allen
Executive Director, Financial Advisor
Brandon Allen, Executive Director and Financial Advisor, advises high-net-worth families and business owners on portfolio construction and risk.
Bryan Chay
Senior Analyst, Venture Capital
Bryan Chay, Senior Analyst on the Venture Capital team, supports the firm's investments in growth companies across technology and emerging industries.
Calvin Bui
Associate Portfolio Manager
Calvin Bui, Associate Portfolio Manager, works closely with financial advisors to guide clients in achieving their financial objectives.
Carol Yee
Client Relationship Manager
Carol Yee, Senior Client Associate at Manhattan West, assisting high-net-worth clients and Financial Advisors with inquiries.
DaNeisha Nichols
Senior Director of Real Estate
DaNeisha Nichols, Senior Director of Real Estate, manages all aspects of the firm's real estate operations.
Francois Schramek, CFA
Partner
Francois Schramek, Managing Director, specializes in advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families across the globe.
Gabriel Garcia
Chief Financial Officer
Gabriel Garcia is the Chief Financial Officer at Manhattan West where he is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s financial affairs.
Jim McCoy
Managing Director, Venture Capital
Jim McCoy, Managing Director, Venture Capital, is part of Manhattan West's capital raising and investor relations team.
Justin McCurdy, CFP®
Managing Director, Financial Advisor
Justin McCurdy, Executive Director and Financial Advisor, provides customized wealth management to clients across various industries.
Kaden Funk
Vice President
Kaden Funk is a Vice President on the Private Equity team at Manhattan West, involved in market research, investment opportunities, transactions, and portfolio management.
Kate Kurz
Founding Partner, Chief Operating Officer
Kate Kurz, Founding Partner & Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for managing all operational aspects of the firm.
Larry Rollins
Managing Director, Financial Advisor
Larry Rollins, CFP®, Managing Director and Financial Advisor, integrates retirement, tax, estate, and investment planning for his clients.
Liz Avalos
Office Administrator
Liz Avalos, Office Administrator, oversees the front desk and the day-to-day operations of the Manhattan West office.
Matt Gibbons
Managing Director, Private Equity
Matt Gibbons, Managing Director of Private Equity, develops investment strategies, manages the portfolio, and determines investments.
Mike Galanowsky, CFA
Managing Director, Portfolio Management
Michael Galanowsky, Managing Director of Portfolio Management, specializes in public equity and fixed income.
Natalie Bullard
Executive Assistant
Natalie Gustafson is the Executive Assistant at Manhattan West where she oversees the daily functions of the operation.
Patrick McDonald, CFP®
Managing Director, Financial Advisor
Patrick McDonald, Managing Director – Financial Advisor, provides financial planning services to executives and high-net-worth clients.
Rob Wussler
Executive Director, Financial Advisor
Rob Wussler, Executive Director and Financial Advisor, provides tailored wealth management services high-net-worth private clients.
Simone Ysaguirre
Client Service Associate
Simone Ysaguirre, Client Service Associate, manages asset movement, onboards new clients, and supports ongoing client needs.
Tera Singh, MSHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Tera Singh is a Human Resources Business Partner at Manhattan West, where she manages HR functions for the firm and supporting stakeholders.
Terry Tsolakis
Client Service Associate
Terry Tsolakis, Client Service Associate, coordinates asset movement, new client onboarding, and ongoing client service.
Tiffany McGuirk
Director of Operations
Tiffany McGuirk, Director of Operations, brings nearly 30 years of client service and operations experience across the buy-side and sell-side.
Tiffany Sum
Client Service Associate
Tiffany Sum, Client Service Associate, works with advisors across departments to deliver a consistent client experience.
Yolanda Hirang
Controller
Yolanda Hirang, Real Estate Controller at Manhattan West, manages real estate financial operations, investments, and regulatory compliance.
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