CAIS Reimagines Platform With New Chief Technology Officer

Press Release

July 30, 2015

Improved Client Experience, Product Delivery and Partner Integrations Key Focus

CAIS is pleased to announce that industry-recognized technology leader Frederick Kauber has joined the firm as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer, to drive the evolution of the CAIS technology platform.

Mr. Kauber, whose experience includes more than 25 years in enterprise technology and financial services leadership roles, will report directly to Founder and CEO Matt Brown and will spearhead the company’s strategic technology roadmap and delivery initiatives, with an emphasis on improved advisor engagement, streamlined product access and execution capabilities, and targeted integration with key partners within the wealth management community. He will also serve as a member of the firm’s executive committee.

Mr. Kauber brings a unique combination of financial services platform development expertise and industry thought leadership to CAIS. Throughout his established career he has held positions at Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Dun & Bradstreet and First Data Corp., as well as entrepreneurial e-commerce and FinTech ventures including Tranzact, Bigfoot Interactive, Solid Group and Entitle Direct. Mr. Kauber also serves as an adjunct professor of technology management and innovation at New York University and mentor for Columbia University’s executive master’s degree program for technology management.

“Over the past five years, CAIS has pioneered the use of technology to deliver alternative investment funds and capital markets products to the wealth management community, and during this period we have learned a great deal about the needs of the advisors we serve,” said Matt Brown. “The time is right for delivering a more intuitive and comprehensive advisor tool, and with Fred’s guidance, we are committed to providing the most efficient, cutting-edge platform in the investment advisor industry.”

The CAIS technology platform provides efficient product access and streamlined back- and middle-office functions to its member firms, which include RIAs, family offices and other wealth advisors. The platform has facilitated over $2.5 billion in transactions across a broad menu of hedge funds, private equity funds and capital markets offerings.

Last month, CAIS announced its integration of the Mercer private equity platform, which will provide CAIS members with access to Mercer’s institutional multi-manager platform at lower investment minimums and an ongoing menu of Mercer rated single manager offerings.

“It is a privilege to join a FinTech leader like CAIS, which has already accomplished so much, yet is poised to make an even greater impact on the wealth management community,” commented Mr. Kauber. “Our team is committed to establishing CAIS as the premier product marketplace, exceeding the expectations of our advisor and product partners alike through technical innovation and execution.”

About CAIS

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments and structured notes for independent advisors, asset managers, and bank issuers, empowering them to engage and transact on a massive scale. We believe that the combination of industry-leading technology and human interaction throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience delivers superior operational efficiency and a world-class client experience.

 CAIS provides advisors with access to a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and structured notes, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities and withstand ever-changing markets.

CAIS streamlines the end-to-end transaction process through digital subscriptions and powers integrated reporting through leading US custodians and reporting providers, making investing in alternatives simpler.  CAIS also enables advisors to centralize all their alts and notes on one platform, whether they were purchased on or off the CAIS platform, through CAIS Solutions, and helps advisors create custom fund vehicles around ideas they source.

Founded in 2009, CAIS, a fintech leader, supports over 32,000 advisors who oversee more than $4 trillion in network assets. Since its inception, CAIS has facilitated over $30 billion in transaction volume. CAIS has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, and London. For more information about CAIS, please visit www.caisgroup.com.   

Securities offered through CAIS Capital LLC, member FINRA, SIPC.  