Brendan McCurdy is Managing Director and Global Head of Investment Strategy at Ares Wealth Management Solutions, where he leads advisor education, portfolio analytics, and thought leadership initiatives to help financial advisors integrate private markets into client portfolios. Backed by Ares’ $644 billion global platform, AWMS has become a leading voice in helping advisors navigate portfolio diversification, private credit, real estate, secondaries, and long-term wealth planning. Brendan has played a pivotal role in expanding Ares’ advisor education and thought leadership platform, including FAST Takes and Private Market Insights. His education-first approach has positioned Ares as a trusted source for advisors and helped elevate the standard for thought leadership across the industry