Management Committee

Vikram Kuriyan,  Chairman

Dr. Kuriyan is Chairman at GWA. Previously, he was Chairman of the Global Asset Allocation committee and global head of Quantitative Strategies at Bank of America’s asset management division. Dr Kuriyan is an adjunct Professor at NYU and founded the Center for Investment at the Indian School of Business. Dr Kuriyan earned his PhD at Harvard University. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been an adviser to some of the worlds’ largest asset owners. He has also advised the Securities and Exchange Board of India and was a trustee of the CFA Institute Research Foundation.

M. Stephen Soltis, Vice Chairman

Mr. Soltis began his investment management career at J P Morgan Investment Management (JPMIM) where he became Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer responsible for all administrative, financial and support functions of the firm. He later joined The Bankers Trust Company (now Deutsche Bank) where he served as Business Head and Partner for all asset management and investor service products (global custody, funds management, cash management, master trustee, securities lending, performance measurement, strategic risk management advisory and institutional brokerage) directing over 3,000 employees worldwide. Subsequently, Steve joined the Church Pension Fund as Executive Vice President and CFO responsible for all operating and financial activities of the $15 billion Church Pension Fund, Church Insurance Companies and the Church Publishing Company. 

Art Goetchius, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Goetchius is GWA's Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for finance, compliance and human resources. He also serves as Wall Street Access' Chief Executive Officer. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He graduated Cum Laude from Seton Hall University and had been a certified public accountant with the firm of Touche Ross & Co. Mr. Goetchius holds the following licenses: Series 7, 63, 8, 14, 24, 27, 53 and 65.