DENVER, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Monticello Associates, a boutique institutional consulting firm and part of Cresset, today announced the appointment of Ralph Blasey as Director, Institutional Consulting, in its Washington, D.C. office. Blasey brings more than a decade of experience in institutional investment advisory and economic consulting and will focus on developing customized investment strategies for Monticello clients.

“I am thrilled to join this exceptional team,” Blasey said. “Monticello has built an incredible reputation for deep, research-driven advisory work and an unwavering commitment to its clients. I look forward to leveraging my background in institutional advisory and quantitative analysis to help our institutional partners navigate complex markets and pursue their long-term financial objectives.”

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Ralph to the firm,” said Wes Hays, Managing Director, Institutional Consulting, who leads Monticello’s Washington D.C. office. “Ralph’s deep expertise in advising sophisticated institutional investors, combined with his strong analytical background, make him a strong fit for our clients.”

Prior to joining Monticello, Blasey served as a Senior Investment Director at Cambridge Associates, where he advised colleges, universities, and foundations on customized investment portfolios across asset classes, including global public equities, venture capital, growth equity, buyouts, hedge funds, and fixed income. Prior to Cambridge, Blasey worked in various research capacities with Cornerstone Research, where he specialized in security price research, econometric analysis, and valuation work supporting large firms in complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters across a variety of sectors.

Blasey earned an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

In 2025, Monticello formed a strategic partnership with Cresset, which has more than $264 billion in Assets Under Management and Advisement* (AUM/AUA) as of July 1, 2026.

About Monticello Associates
Monticello Associates is an investment consulting firm that provides non-discretionary investment advisory services to foundations, endowments, and family offices. Founded in 1992, Monticello Associates delivers highly specialized investment advisory services to long-term client relationships and advises on approximately $132 billion of AUA as of 12/31/2025. Headquartered in Denver, Monticello Associates also has offices in Cleveland, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

*Assets Under Management and Advisement represents $88B in Assets Under Management by Cresset Asset Management, LLC (“CAM”) and approximately $176B in Assets Under Advisement by CAM, Monticello Associates, LLC, and Connable Office Inc., as of 7/1/2026. See the AUM/AUA general disclosure for more details.

About Cresset
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning* multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s among the nation’s top multi-family offices,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms (issued 09.2025). Based on data from July of the prior year through June of the award year. Rankings are determined using a proprietary methodology that considers qualitative and quantitative factors. Cresset paid a licensing fee to use the Barron’s award logos.

*Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here. 

**Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results. 

Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For a full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see cressetcapital.com/disclosures/.

Michael Walsh, Michael@MichaelWalshCommunications.com

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