People

This is KAR. Our investment approach defines us. But it is our people that embody our spirit. Ever passionate, curious, and responsible…and not just at work. Get in touch with our investment management team or our wealth management team.

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I have been all over the world on bicycle.Learn more.

Stephen A. Rigali, CFA

Executive Managing Director and member of the Executive Management Committee
I was born in Ethiopia and have lived in 4 countries and traveled to 36.Learn more.

Jeannine Vanian

Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Management Committee
I enjoy photography and have pictures from my travels around the world. I have also been the company fantasy football champ four times and counting.Learn more.

Craig Stone

Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager, Senior Research Analyst and member of the Executive Management Committee
I enjoy photography and have pictures from my travels around the world. I have also been the company fantasy football champ four times and counting.Learn more.

Craig Stone

Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager, Senior Research Analyst and member of the Executive Management Committee
I have a fear of heights. No ferris wheels or lighthouses for me. Learn more.

Todd Beiley, CFA

Head of Research, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I was born in the American Hospital... in Paris! Learn more.

Julie Biel, CFA

Chief Market Strategist, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I am a Fantasy Football fanatic wrapped tightly around my two daughters' little fingers.Learn more.

Chris Armbruster, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I am a huge baseball fan (Dodgers!) and own over 20,000 baseball cards.Learn more.

Jon K. Christensen, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
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Noran Eid

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I lived six years in Germany as a child, and I eat my fries with mayo.Learn more.

Hyung Kim

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I can’t live without humor. I adore Mark Twain. On special occasions, I write humorous poems for friends and family.Learn more.

Julie Kutasov

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I like to go on hikes with my kids and follow Boston sports teams.Learn more.

Richard Sherry, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I served 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserve as an anti-tank assaultman.Learn more.

Craig Thrasher, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I knew I wanted to work in finance after my 5th grade class did a stock picking challenge. Learn more.

Chris Wright, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
I love written and spoken word. I learned English when I moved to America as a child mostly from reading books and performed in school productions in my teens.Learn more.

Adam Xiao, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
Growing up, I spent 7 years attending music in addition to regular school. I am a big fan of singing -- you are likely to find me at a local karaoke spot! Learn more.

Katie Advena

Research Analyst
Christopher Nolan is my favorite director, I’ve seen all of his films.Learn more.

Tyler K. Cantarano

Research Analyst
I like to surf, ski and run with the hope that staying active will promote an enduring vigor to keep up with my wife and daughter.Learn more.

Sean Dixon

Research Analyst
I ran track in college and hope to run a marathon in the next year.Learn more.

David Forward

Research Analyst
I love being in the ocean and have been a diver since the fourth grade.Learn more.

Luke Longinotti, CFA

Governance and Sustainability Analyst
I enjoy taking multi-day hiking trips either close to home in the Sierras or in other mountain ranges in the U.S. and abroad. Learn more.

Sean Pompa, CFA

Research Analyst
I love to visit zoos and public aquariums. I even keep my own coral reef tank.Learn more.

Arthur Su, CFA

Research Analyst
I have a U.S. Treasury Savings Bond issued on the day of my birth pinned to my fridge – a gift from my Grandfather. Learn more.

Mitch Vogt, CFA

Research Analyst
I'm skilled at making various types of dumplings - jiaozi, wontons, potstickers, bao - you name it!Learn more.

Charlie Wang, CFA

Research Analyst
I love food but I am quite a picky eater. I love going to and trying new restaurants but I also love to cook and bake.Learn more.

Clarissa Ali

Associate Research Analyst
I enjoy traveling the world to experience different cultures and food.Learn more.

Jason Pomatto

Managing Director, Senior Client Portfolio Manager & Institutional Relationship Manager
I met Magic Johnson on my honeymoon in the gym when he asked if he could use my treadmill when I finished.Learn more.

Ben Falcone, CFA

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager
At the 1999 Ryder Cup, I was lucky enough to be at the 17th green when Justin Leronard hit the amazing 45 foot putt that clinched the victory for the US.Learn more.

James B. May, CFA

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager
From memory, I can recite the entire intro song to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".Learn more.

Ben Corser

Portfolio Specialist
I am a self-taught musician. I can play the guitar, bass guitar, drums and piano.Learn more.

Frank Lee, CFA

Chief Administrative Officer
Love my family and friends. Favorites: Disneyland, USC, Lakers, Star Wars & NintendoLearn more.

Jennifer Okutake

Senior Director of Portfolio Implementation
I recently got certified in open water scuba diving. Kowabunga!Learn more.

Bryan Dario, CFA

Senior Team Lead
I am an avid traveler and aviation enthusiast, and have traveled to 60 countries so far.
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Joe Nazarian

Senior Portfolio Management Associate
I once worked as security for Grateful Dead Concerts (4 shows) at Ventura County Fairgrounds.Learn more.

Robert Ruiz

Senior Portfolio Management Associate
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William Chow

Portfolio Management Associate
I am a huge high school sports mom. I have 3 kids in high school who are heavily involved in sports, basketball, track, cross country and e-sports.Learn more.

Sharon Delgado

Portfolio Management Associate
In my spare time, I love to play online games competitively and watch E-sports such as League of Legends and Starcraft.Learn more.

Bruce Liu

Portfolio Management Associate
A collector of experiencesLearn more.

Joseph Aube

Senior Director of Equity Capital Markets and Trading
Despite being terrified of earthquakes, turbulence, and tsunamis, I love traveling to surf/ski all over the world especially countries along the Ring of Fire.Learn more.

Joanna Grzeskowiak

Senior International Equity Trader
Once while playing golf with my husband, I saw a bear and quickly decided I was OK losing the bet we had on the game. Learn more.

Olivia Song

Senior Institutional Equity Trader
I’m a big Tampa Bay Lightning fan.Learn more.

Andrew Stout

Senior International Equity Trader
Love my family and friends. Favorites: Disneyland, USC, Lakers, Star Wars & NintendoLearn more.

Jennifer Okutake

Senior Director of Portfolio Implementation
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Nora Salazar

Team Lead
I enjoy crossfit, hiking and I even caught my first largemouth bass last year.Learn more.

Trina Vasquez

Senior Wrap Trader
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Keith Carmona

Wrap Trader
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Rikki McDaniels

Wrap Trader
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Sean Samarasekara

Trade Associate
I love yoga, archery, tennis, crossword puzzles and brain teasers. My favorite thing to do is spending quality time with my family to explore new places and cultures.Learn more.

Kimberly Hoang

Senior Director of Operations
I love traveling. I have lived and worked internationally.Learn more.

Steven Lin

Team Lead – Senior Investment Operations Associate
My personal mantra is treat people the way you want to be treated.Learn more.

Roxane Clark

Senior Operations Associate, Performance
Before Season 4 of Game of Thrones started, I binge watched the first 3 seasons (30 episodes) in one weekend.Learn more.

Gary Reyes

Senior Operations Associate, Settlements
I hope to hike the John Muir Trail one dayLearn more.

Jason Wong

Senior Operations Associate
I enjoy long walks on the beach followed by two burgers from In-N-Out.Learn more.

David Hudson

Investment Operations Associate
I ran the LA Marathon in 2006 in my 20s and and more recently decided to dust off my running shoes to run the Berlin Marathon in 2021. Learn more.

Michael Shoemaker

Chief Compliance Officer
My bucket list includes entering a car rally, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and visiting Antarctica.Learn more.

Thomas Licari, CFA

Compliance Director
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Michael Byun

Compliance Director
I've had two books of poetry published by two small presses, and I've been published in multiple print and on-line journals.Learn more.

Adam Stutz

Marketing Compliance Manager
I enjoy hiking and traveling, my goal is to complete the Camino de Santiago.Learn more.

Nicolette Hayden

Compliance Manager
I grew up in Singapore and speak fluent Singlish on occasion (not a real language!)Learn more.

Karl Tan, CFA, FRM

Director of Performance, Analytics and Risk
I am a huge history buff and I have been to over twenty Renaissance Faires.Learn more.

Daniel T. Monahan

Investment Performance Analyst
I had the opportunity to teach in Sri Lanka at a vocational school from 1992-1993. My wife and I still love to travel internationally whenever feasible.Learn more.

Daniel J Kale

Managing Director, Information Systems
I've been caught talking to servers and network switches and experience euphoria at the Consumer Electronics Show once a year! I also play the guitar and love photography.Learn more.

Sean Grigorian

Director, IT Infrastructure
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Mohnish Chand

Senior CRM Business Analyst
A born and bred vegetarian, I now enjoy fine dining in and around LA. When not doing that, I don't shy away from bringing my moves to the dance floor or the boxing dojo.Learn more.

Suyash Sathaye

Sr. Applications and Data Specialist Team Lead
I am a fan of strategic games. When I was in the fifth grade, I skipped school and played checkers with my uncle most of the time.
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Aung OO

Sr. Applications and BI Specialist Team Lead
I love digging for vintage vinyl records. I've unearthed some true gems over the years including a Beatles butcher cover of Yesterday and Today.Learn more.

Brad Schoonmaker

Team Lead, Senior Infrastructure Services
I love working with my hands, the outdoors and being active. I participate in several 5k's for charity each year and am an avid alpine skier.Learn more.

Michael Walther

IT Infrastructure Specialist
I once rode cross country on bike from New Hampshire to Vancouver to raise money and awareness for affordable housing.Learn more.

Matthew Griego, CFA

Director, Strategic Initiatives
I was born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa. I speak four languages.Learn more.

Christiana Imafidon

Strategic Initiatives Specialist
RVing around the country with my family is one of my favorite things to do.Learn more.

Noel Phenicie, CPA

Director of Business Finance & Analysis
Baseball is my favorite sport. I played in college and still play on a wood bat league. Learn more.

Jorge Franco

Senior Financial Analyst
Let's Go Yankees!!!Learn more.

Glenn Santos

Senior Billing Associate
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.Learn more.

Marie Roman

Office Manager/HR Liaison
I love boxing, the Dodgers, and the Lakers.Learn more.

Dion Brewster

Office Service Associate
I am triple A, all my names start with A. My middle name Asmarina, derives from Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea, where my father is from.Learn more.

Abigail A. Arefaine

Office Service Specialist
I have been all over the world on bicycle.Learn more.

Stephen A. Rigali, CFA

Executive Managing Director and member of the Executive Management Committee
I enjoy traveling the world to experience different cultures and food.Learn more.

Jason Pomatto

Managing Director, Senior Client Portfolio Manager & Institutional Relationship Manager
I met Magic Johnson on my honeymoon in the gym when he asked if he could use my treadmill when I finished.Learn more.

Ben Falcone, CFA

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager
I love cooking classes and learned to make croissants in France.Learn more.

Stephanie Luh, CFA

Managing Director, Institutional Client Relationship Manager
At the 1999 Ryder Cup, I was lucky enough to be at the 17th green when Justin Leronard hit the amazing 45 foot putt that clinched the victory for the US.Learn more.

James B. May, CFA

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager
From memory, I can recite the entire intro song to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".Learn more.

Ben Corser

Portfolio Specialist
I love being active and enjoy hiking, running and CrossFit.Learn more.

Maritza Gonzalez

Director, Institutional Client Service
I plan on participating in La Tomatina and visit the Seychelles before I am pushing daisies.Learn more.

Ivan Perez

Senior Client Service Specialist
I love skiing and hope to ski the slopes of Zermatt with the Matterhorn in the background in the near future.Learn more.

Priscilla Levy

Client Service Associate
I am half Japanese and appeared with my family in a documentary about the Japanese American internment camps.Learn more.

Stephanie Gillman

Managing Director, Marketing and Communications
I love to travel and try to collect a Christmas ornament from places I go to.Learn more.

Trish Go

Senior Marketing Manager
I trained in kickboxing for a number of years and even competed in a couple of amateur tournaments.Learn more.

Stella Tan

Marketing Collateral Manager
I can write backwards/in reverse. Useless skill but good for winning bets at party games.Learn more.

Claire Alve

Senior Marketing Collateral Specialist
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Vart Kiourktzian

Marketing Associate
I am fluent in Farsi! I love to travel and I studied abroad in Rome for 6 months during my undergrad experience. Learn more.

Soraya Amir

Marketing Associate
Completed two Spartan Races.Learn more.

Richard Wiener

Assistant Director - RFP
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Nasra Ismail

Senior RFP Specialist