March 3, 2010 – CTC Consulting, an investment consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has appointed a Chief Operating Officer to its team. Rob Gray, a native of Oregon, has over 20 years of management experience in financial and professional services firms. He assumed the role on March 1.

"We are excited about Rob joining our management team," said Kristi Hanson, President and Director of Research of CTC, in a communication to CTC’s clients.  “Rob brings a wealth of expertise to our firm and has an outstanding track record of success. We look forward to many positive developments under his leadership.” In addition to Gray, CTC has a six member executive team which serves as the senior management at CTC. 

Gray will oversee the day-to-day operations of CTC, which has 67 employees on staff. He is responsible for managing CTC’s financial, infrastructure and administrative systems and functions.  Prior to joining CTC, Gray was practice management director of Stoel Rives LLP, where he was responsible for practice group business strategy, planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, forecasting, and operational support.  Prior to Stoel Rives, Gray held executive positions in investment banking, commercial lending and commercial real estate.

Founded in 1981, CTC Consulting is a pioneer in the investment consulting marketplace for ultra high net worth families, providing dynamic research and advice to its clients to help them achieve their financial objectives.  CTC’s services include investment policy development, asset allocation recommendations and investment manager research.  CTC advises on approximately $27 billion in assets for clients worldwide.

For questions or additional information, contact Kristi Combs by phone at 503.228.4300 or by email at kristi.combs@ctcconsulting.com.