Cresset Hires Melissa Karetny as Chief People Officer

Karetny recently completed a transition role with J.P. Morgan Chase supporting the successful integration of talent and HR processes following the acquisition of First Republic Bank.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresset announced today that it has hired Melissa Karetny as Executive Managing Director and Chief People Officer. Karetny brings more than 20 years of experience as a human resources leader with demonstrated success driving people strategy, innovation, and execution of coaching and talent development across the finance / banking, retail, eCommerce, technology and media sectors. She most recently completed a transition role with J.P. Morgan Chase supporting the successful integration of talent and HR processes following the acquisition of First Republic Bank. Karetny is based in San Francisco and will be a member of Cresset's Management Committee.

"I've had the pleasure of working with Melissa and know her as a trusted advisor, coach and counselor to leaders at all levels, as well as a strategic change agent and thoughtful communicator. All of us at Cresset couldn't be more pleased to welcome her to the team," said Susie Cranston, President and COO of Cresset. 

Karetny holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics, and law from Binghamton University.

About Cresset
Cresset is an award-winning, independent, multi-family office and private investment firm. Cresset's goal is to reinvent the way people experience wealth by providing access to the talent, ideas, and investment opportunities available to the largest single-family offices and endowments. We offer deeply personalized wealth management, investment advisory, and family office services through Cresset Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor that has surpassed $65 billion in assets under management¹. Cresset is widely recognized for its excellence and is frequently ranked as a Barron's and Forbes Top RIA Firm². Learn more at www.cressetcapital.com.

¹ Cresset has $65 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of 1/15/25.
² https://cressetcapital.com/disclosures/ 

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