Caprock Begins Colonizing LA

For Immediate Release: Family Office Hires Colony Capital Veteran to Open Los Angeles Office

Newport Beach, CA – Today, the Caprock Group, a Family Office located in Newport Beach, San Jose, Seattle, Boise and Park City, announced today that Alison Marckstadt will be joining the firm as Vice President – Client Advisor in Los Angeles. Greg Mech, Managing Director at The Caprock Group, heralded that “Alison’s experience in Finance, Private Equity and most recently with a highly regarded Family Office will be a valued addition for the families we serve.”

Tom Barrack Protégé
Prior to joining Caprock, Alison Marckstadt worked for the Chairman/CEO of Colony Capital, Inc, Mr. Thomas Barrack Jr.  In that role, she collaborated closely with Mr. Barrack, focusing on the day-to-day management and success of the various aspects of his diverse enterprises and Family Office.  “Alison was a key and valued member of my team for years,” Mr. Barrack commented, noting further that “…the arrows she has developed within her multifaceted investment quiver will greatly benefit the Caprock family.”

Adding to the Ranks of Women Executives in Financial Services
“Though 46 percent of employees in financial services are women, only 15 percent of executives in our industry are female,” observed Ms. Marckstadt.  “I am humbled and overjoyed to have the opportunity to join such elite ranks, while working for a renowned and respected firm. “Caprock is a thought leader in helping families rethink how they manage their wealth,” continued Marckstadt, “I look forward to helping each family achieve what matters most to them.”

Alison Marckstadt is a graduate of Vassar College and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughters.