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2026 Connect Money Next Gen Wealth Management Awards
Winners
- Cristina Wiebelt-Smith: Redefining Wealth Advice Through Education, Community Impact
- Jack Reifsnider: Linking Capital, Community, and Client Outcomes
- Ximena Silva-Avila: Pairing Values-Based Planning with Community Advocacy
- Scott Frazin: Blending Personal Engagement with Next Gen Advisory Approach
- Ken Vendley: Driving Growth Through Mentorship and Holistic Planning
- Michael Bueti: Scaling Growth, Innovation and Next Gen Client Engagement
- Abhishek Vakil: Aligning Personal Performance with Firmwide Growth
- John B. Petrick: Advancing Next Gen RIA Framework
- Alan Simeon: Transformation Through Growth, Innovation and Mentorship
- Julian Locke: Expanding Industry Access Through Mentorship
- Dana Hall: Redefining Wealth Creation Through Community Equity Innovation
- Alex Pape: Bringing AI, Unified Portfolios to the Advisor Desktop
- Nicholas Petrelli: Powering Growth Through Client Acquisition and Team Leadership
- Kelly Ann Winget: Challenges PE Norms With Access and Innovation
- Ashton Lawrence: Building $200M Practice Around Trust, Planning and Education
- Jacob Gurock: From Messaging to Mentorship
- Robert Howland: Modernizing a Legacy Firm While Deepening Client-Centered Advice
- Mamadou-Abou Sarr: Building $1.4B Quant Platform With High-Touch Innovation
- Collin Lyon: Rewiring Tech, Talent, and Team-Based Planning
- Lucas Mijares: Putting Values at the Center of Wealth Planning
- Danielle White: Building a One-Stop Operations Platform for Independent Advisors
- Susy Thomas: Bringing Athlete’s Discipline to Client-Centered Planning
- Rebecca Trethewey: Strengthening Platform With Retirement, Benefits Expertise
- Gautam Muthusamy: Accelerating Growth Through Personalized Advisory and Strategic Leadership
- Joseph Spina: Bridging Institutional Research and Private Wealth Advice
- Lowell Lyon: Prioritizing Simplicity in Wealth Management
- Greg Giardino: Turning Personal Experience Into Client-Focused Advisory Approach
- Hannah Forney: Guiding Families and Athletes Through Wealth Decisions
- Zach Schear: Fueling Record Growth and Transformation
- Megan Higgins: Driving Operational Innovation, Next Gen Talent Development
Mamadou-Abou Sarr: Building $1.4B Quant Platform With High-Touch Innovation
Co-founder blends systematic investing, bespoke client service to reshape wealth management
Mamadou-Abou Sarr, co-founder and president of V-Square Quantitative Management LLC, is redefining how quantitative investing is delivered to clients by pairing systematic strategies with a highly personalized, high-touch service model.
Since launching V-Square in 2020, Sarr has grown the Chicago-based multi-asset boutique to approximately $1.4 billion in assets under management, a milestone that underscores both client demand and execution. The firm’s approach combines proprietary quantitative models with bespoke portfolio construction, enabling clients to better understand and engage with their investment strategies while maintaining institutional-grade discipline.
Sarr brings more than two decades of global experience across asset management and financial markets, having held senior roles at Northern Trust Asset Management, HSBC Global Asset Management, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Amundi Alternative Investments and Citigroup. His background spans product development, FX trading, treasury and sustainable investing across major global financial centers.
At V-Square, Sarr has advanced a hybrid model that integrates external technology partnerships with in-house intellectual property, allowing for flexibility and customization often lacking at larger institutions. This approach reflects a broader shift in wealth management toward tailored solutions and deeper client engagement.
Beyond the firm, Sarr is active in philanthropy and cultural leadership. He serves on the boards of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and The Nature Conservancy (Illinois Chapter), and previously held roles with the CFA Society Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago. He also co-founded the Sarr Prize, supporting emerging artists and cross-cultural exchange.
Recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” by both Financial News and Crain’s Chicago Business, Sarr exemplifies a next-generation leader—combining quantitative rigor, global insight and a client-first philosophy to modernize asset and wealth management.