Rick Buoncore

Rick has led MAI's growth and transformation for nearly two decades, playing a critical role in expanding the firm from 50 employees and $900 million in AUM to over 700 employees and more than $80.4 billion in total assets managed and advised on as of June 2026. Under his leadership, MAI has forged strategic partnerships with Wealth Partners Capital Group, Galway Holdings LP and The Carlyle Group, while implementing a successful merger and acquisition strategy that has helped position the firm as an industry leader.

Prior to joining MAI, Rick co-founded BC Investment Partners and served as president and then CEO for Victory Capital Management. He currently serves on the Board of Oak Trust, the Advisory Board of Anderson Dubose and the Board of Trustees of the Playhouse Square Foundation, where he is vice chair of development and a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

He has served in numerous philanthropic roles, most recently as chairman emeritus of The First Tee of Cleveland, a nonprofit that teaches life skills, leadership and character development through golf.