Galliott Capital Advisors names Chris Jarrous chief investment officer

Galliott Capital Advisors has hired veteran portfolio manager Chris Jarrous as chief investment officer, effective immediately, as the Beverly Hills multi-family office expands investment leadership for ultra-high-net-worth families. Jarrous will oversee strategy and portfolio management across public, private and special situation investments.

Why it matters: - Galliott Capital Advisors is adding senior investment leadership for families with complex, cross-border wealth needs. - The hire gives the Beverly Hills multi-family office a dedicated chief investment officer to guide public, private and special situation investing. - The appointment signals continued focus on long-term portfolio management, governance, risk management and succession planning for multigenerational clients.

What happened: - Galliott Capital Advisors named Chris Jarrous as chief investment officer, effective immediately. - Jarrous joined from Dunlap Equity Management, where he served as partner, chief investment officer, principal and portfolio manager. - In his new role, Jarrous will oversee investment strategy and portfolio management for Galliott Capital Advisors. - Jarrous will work directly with the firm’s roster of multigenerational families.

The details: - Galliott Capital Advisors is based in Beverly Hills and serves ultra-high-net-worth families worldwide. - The firm described itself as a boutique, founder-led family office serving globally minded, multigenerational families. - Galliott Capital Advisors operates as an extended family office rather than a narrow investment relationship. - The firm coordinates public, private and special situation investments. - The firm also coordinates governance, risk management and long-term succession planning across borders. - Founder Antoine Souma said the hire reflects the firm’s commitment to assembling the right people around the families it serves. - Souma said Jarrous has known the firm since 2017 and has an ability to translate technical issues into meaningful guidance for families. - Jarrous said he was drawn to Galliott Capital Advisors’ relationship-driven approach and its focus on complex, cross-border family needs. - Jarrous said he plans to bring experience in portfolio management and compliance to the role. - Galliott Capital Advisors directed readers to more information.

Between the lines: - The hiring emphasizes personalization over standardized investment coverage. - The comments from both sides point to a firm trying to compete on trust, coordination and specialized advice, not just asset selection. - Jarrous’ background in both investment management and compliance suggests Galliott Capital Advisors wants deeper control across risk and execution.

What's next: - Jarrous is expected to immediately take over investment leadership across the firm’s family office relationships. - The firm will likely continue positioning itself around bespoke, multi-jurisdiction planning for wealthy families. - Galliott Capital Advisors will use the new CIO role to support future public, private and special situation allocations.