Lorenzo Esparza
Chief Executive Officer / Founding Principal at Manhattan West Asset Management
Lorenzo Esparza is the Chief Executive Officer and Founding Principal of Manhattan West, where he is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the firm’s investment philosophy, dedicated service model and overall strategic vision. With an investor-centric mindset, Mr. Esparza is focused on delivering a vertically integrated organization for clients, partners, and shareholders.
Mr. Esparza launched Manhattan West in 2016 as an independent emerging, investment management firm. Mr. Esparza is a powerful business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision led to the creation of multiple business strategies and new investment ideas.
Embracing the core values of integrity, respect and honesty, Mr. Esparza’s efforts seek to position the firm as a leader in the investment industry serving ultra-high net worth clients, family offices, banks, insurance companies, public and private pension funds in the United States and abroad.
Mr. Esparza began his career in financial services at AllianceBernstein before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. Active in his community, Mr. Esparza is the former chairman of the board of Los Angeles’ Cancer Support Community—Benjamin Center, and volunteers at the Chadwick School in Palos Verdes, California.
Mr. Esparza received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles
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Executive DirectorChris Curry
Director of Business ManagementAngie Spielman
Managing DirectorBill Ryan
Chief Compliance OfficerBradley Young
Managing Director of Investor RelationsChris Fortunato
Director of Venture CapitalD’nesha Mcclellon
Assistant Account ManagerElizabeth Andrino
Assistant Account ManagerAdam Norvell
Director of Real EstateJosh McNamara
Director of Tax ServicesJustin McCurdy
Executive DirectorKate Kurz
Chief Administrative OfficerKelley Stanske
Alternative Investments AnalystLauren Adovasio
Director of Family Office ServicesMatt Gibbons
Director of Private EquityPat Flynn
Executive Director of Investor RelationsRob Wussler
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