A Seasoned and Strategic Partner Providing Compelling Capital Solutions and Advisory Services for the Wealth Management Industry
Constellation Wealth Capital specializes in making tailored investments in well-positioned wealth management firms who want to add to their success and independence.
We are committed to serving as a value-add and solutions-oriented partner to wealth management firms while also addressing a significant capital need.
CWC functions as a knowledgeable and collaborative extension of the platforms in which we invest. Our approach begins with a thorough understanding of your businesses mission, values, challenges, and long-term goals. We seek to add value and foster institutionalization over the life of our investment without disrupting the fundamentals of what has made these businesses successful.
Our differentiated approach combines a flexible capital solution and ongoing advisory services. The capital solution allows for less leverage, a longer time horizon, and increased compounding. The Advisory team has extensive experience within the wealth management sector and a track record of results-driven consulting.
CWC offers strategic advisory services to support partner firms in executing their strategic priorities. We leverage our deep sector knowledge, experience, and data to deliver tailored advisory services.
Our deeply experienced and meaningfully connected team is positioned to capitalize on this exceptional market opportunity and is well-qualified to provide expert advisory services tailored to help our partners grow their businesses in alignment with their mission, values, and objectives.
Karl serves as the President and Managing Partner of Constellation Wealth Capital. Before founding CWC, Karl was the CEO of Emigrant Partners and its affiliated company, Fiduciary Network. His career in the financial services has taken him to renowned institutions like Merrill Lynch, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Wells Fargo, and Charles Schwab. Karl has also contributed his expertise to several boards, including Sarasota Private Trust Company, New York Private Trust Company, and Cleveland Private Trust Company, and is currently on the board at Alternative Fund Advisors. He also held the position of Vice Chairman at Emigrant Bank and chairs the CWC Investment Committee.
A Washington, D.C. native, Karl is an alumnus of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
Pat serves as the Head of Investments at Constellation Wealth Capital. In this role, he concentrates on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in wealth management firms, while also partnering with their executive management teams to achieve their strategic goals. Prior to this, he was a Managing Director at Emigrant Partners, leading the firm’s investment function, during which he focused primarily on investing in scaled wealth management platforms and providing strategic advice to management teams across the portfolio. Earlier in his career, he was at Wafra, a private equity and alternative investment management firm, where he focused on GP stakes and seeding private equity strategies. His experience also includes time as a Management Consultant at Casey Quirk – Deloitte, leading consulting engagements for various asset and wealth management firms. Pat is a member of the CWC Investment Committee.
Pat holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.
Lisa serves as the Head of Advisory at Constellation Wealth Capital. Her previous role as Director and Head of Business Consulting at BNY Mellon | Pershing was focused on working with wealth management and advisory firms to help them grow and strengthen their businesses. In addition to her consulting work, Lisa founded the INSITE University Student Experience, The Next Leadership Forum, and led the Pershing research efforts with industry media partners. Earlier in her career, Lisa was the Director of Business Management for an RIA in the DC Metro area.
Lisa earned a B.A. in Business Management and French from the University of Technology, Sydney Australia and her MBA from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA. She is a recipient of the InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 award (2019) and is a member of the CWC Investment Committee.
Greg serves as the Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Constellation Wealth Capital. His focus at CWC is on capital raising, strategic partnerships, and delivering top-tier investor services across the firm. Greg is a member of the CWC Investment Committee. Prior to this, he was the Co-Head of Investor Relations at Strategic Value Partners, where he was responsible for developing institutional relationships across North America. Greg was the Head of Investor Relations at Crescent Capital Group, where he led capital development and fundraising activities while managing strategic relationships with global institutional investors, primarily focused on financial institutions. Previously, Greg gained valuable experience at Wells Fargo Bank, particularly within the capital markets and asset management sectors.
Greg is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, and earned an MBA from Pepperdine University.
