Amanda has been a successful leader in the asset management industry for more than 25 years. Amanda was most recently a Managing Partner at a New York executive search boutique dedicated to the asset and wealth management industry. Previously, Amanda served as Managing Director of Global Institutional Client Services for both Columbia Management and Babson Capital and was an Executive Committee member of both firms. Amanda has also held senior service positions at Mitchell Hutchins, Oppenheimer Capital and Shearson Lehman Hutton. She has participated on multiple deal teams and has managed business integrations through seven mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Amanda was a Founding Partner of Curant Associates, a client service and distribution consultancy dedicated to asset management. She was also Founder and CEO of USAdopt. Amanda earned her BA in English Literature from Pace University and her MA in English Literature from Hunter College – CUNY. She holds Series 7, 24, and 63 securities licenses. Amanda lives in New Jersey with her son, loves to travel, and has a passion for Latin, swing, and ballroom dancing.