Silvercrest Asset Management Group (NASDAQ: SAMG) has strengthened its Dublin office, its first European base, with two senior appointments. Fintan Maher becomes head of the European office, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in wealth management and family offices in Ireland and Australia. Colm Galvin joins the leadership team with more than 20 years in investment and treasury management, including founding MGK Capital Partners and senior roles at Bank of Ireland. Silvercrest, an independent, employee-owned registered investment adviser founded in 2002, reported $24.7 billion in discretionary assets under management and fewer than 900 client relationships as of June 30, 2026.
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Dublin named first European base to support EU clients
Appointment of European head adds 25+ years of regional leadership experience
New leader brings 20+ years in markets and treasury management
$24.7 billion discretionary AUM as of June 30, 2026
Less than 900 client relationships with 5:1 client-to-professional ratio
Reported 98% client retention across its global relationships
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Market Context
SAMG had low short positioning in the provided risk data. That context frames the Dublin appointment...
Analysis
SAMG had low short positioning in the provided risk data. That context frames the Dublin appointments as an operational expansion event rather than a short-interest setup; recent earnings also disclosed higher expansion-related expenses, a factor to monitor.
Key Figures
Maher experience:more than 25 yearsGalvin experience:over 20 yearsDiscretionary AUM:$25 billion+5 more
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Maher experiencemore than 25 yearswealth management and family offices
Galvin experienceover 20 yearsinvestment and treasury management
Discretionary AUM$25 billionas of June 30, 2026
Client relationshipsfewer than 900global client relationships
Lonsec gave Silvercrest's Global Value Opportunity Fund a Recommended rating.
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Key Terms
registered investment adviser, discretionary assets under management, family office, multi-family office
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registered investment adviserfinancial
"Silvercrest is an independent, employee-owned, and publicly-traded registered investment adviser."
A registered investment adviser (RIA) is a firm or individual legally registered with regulators to give personalized investment advice and manage clients' money, with a duty to put clients’ interests ahead of their own. Think of an RIA as a licensed financial guide who must disclose fees, conflicts and how they are paid; that transparency and legal duty matter to investors because it reduces the risk of hidden costs or biased recommendations.
discretionary assets under managementfinancial
"With $25 billion in discretionary assets under management as of June 30, 2026"
Discretionary assets under management are the total market value of client investments that a financial firm can buy, sell, or reallocate on clients’ behalf without needing each client’s prior approval. Measured like a chef’s control over a kitchen, discretionary AUM indicates how much authority managers have to act quickly, which affects a firm’s fee income, operational flexibility, and ability to implement investment strategies.
family officefinancial
"leadership experience in wealth management and family offices across Ireland and Australia."
A family office is a private organization that manages the financial affairs, investments and often day-to-day wealth needs of one wealthy family or a small number of families, acting like a household’s dedicated finance team. It matters to investors because family offices can move large amounts of capital quietly and for the long term—choosing investments, buying firms or funding startups—which can influence market prices, deal availability and how businesses are run.
multi-family officefinancial
"where he provided comprehensive family balance sheet advice"
A multi-family office is a private advisory firm that manages the financial and administrative affairs of several wealthy families under one roof, combining services like investment management, tax and estate planning, trust administration, and lifestyle or concierge support. Like a dedicated household manager for a group of families, it matters to investors because it centralizes complex financial tasks, can influence portfolio decisions, coordinate tax and succession strategies, and provide access to specialized investments and relationships.
Fintan Maher has been appointed head of Silvercrest’s European office, headquartered in Dublin, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in wealth management and family offices across Ireland and Australia.
Colm Galvin has also joined the leadership team, having previously served as Founding Partner of MGK Capital Partners and has over two decades of investment and treasury management experience.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SAMG) is pleased to announce the joining of Fintan Maher and Colm Galvin to its Dublin office.
Founded in 2002 to serve the world's wealthiest families and institutional investors, Silvercrest is an independent, employee-owned, and publicly-traded registered investment adviser. With $25 billion in discretionary assets under management as of June 30, 2026, the firm serves fewer than 900 client relationships globally, maintaining a 5:1 client-to-professional ratio and 98% client retention. Silvercrest’s private client business offers institutional-quality investment management alongside financial planning, tax-aware portfolio construction, estate and trust coordination, philanthropy, family governance, and other advisory services tailored to a limited number of high-net-worth individuals and families. The Firm’s asset management business provides specialist investment solutions for large institutional allocators, including pensions funds, endowments & foundations.
The key executive hires follow the firm’s move into the Irish market to broaden its ability to serve select clients internationally.
Maher joins Silvercrest with more than 25 years of leadership experience in wealth management and family office businesses across Ireland and Australia. He most recently led Goodbody's newly established Family Advisory business. Prior to this, he spent nearly seven years as Managing Director of Key Capital's wealth arm. Earlier in his career, Maher acted as National Head of Wealth at Myer Family Company in Sydney and CIO of Irelandia Investments, the Ryan family’s private office
Galvin joins Silvercrest with over 20 years of experience in financial markets. He was most recently Founding Partner of MGK Capital Partners—a Dublin-based multi-family office—where he provided comprehensive family balance sheet advice and invested across public and private markets. Prior to that, he spent nearly two decades at Bank of Ireland, culminating in his role as Head of U.S. Markets and Treasury, where he led the bank's U.S. Markets Division.
About Silvercrest:
Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC (the "firm") is the principal operating subsidiary of Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. Silvercrest was founded in April 2002 as an independent, employee-owned registered investment adviser, headquartered in New York. The firm has seven additional offices in the United States, an office in Singapore, and team members based in Europe and Australia. The firm has opened its Dublin office as its first European base of operations to support existing clients across the EU.As of June 30, 2026, the firm reported discretionary assets under management of $24.7 billion.
What management changes did Silvercrest Asset Management (NASDAQ: SAMG) announce for its Dublin office on August 12, 2026?
Silvercrest appointed Fintan Maher as head of its European office in Dublin and added Colm Galvin to the leadership team. According to Silvercrest, both bring decades of wealth management, investment, and treasury experience to support international clients from Ireland.
Who is leading Silvercrest Asset Management’s European office in Dublin and what is his background?
Fintan Maher has been appointed head of Silvercrest’s European office in Dublin. According to Silvercrest, he has over 25 years’ leadership experience at firms including Goodbody, Key Capital, Myer Family Company, and Irelandia Investments, spanning wealth management and family office roles.
What role will Colm Galvin play at Silvercrest Asset Management’s Dublin office (SAMG)?
Colm Galvin joins Silvercrest’s Dublin leadership team with more than 20 years in financial markets. According to Silvercrest, he was founding partner at MGK Capital Partners and previously led Bank of Ireland’s U.S. Markets and Treasury operations, advising multi-family office clients.
How many assets under management does Silvercrest Asset Management (NASDAQ: SAMG) report in 2026?
Silvercrest reported $24.7 billion in discretionary assets under management as of June 30, 2026. According to Silvercrest, these assets are managed for fewer than 900 client relationships worldwide, supported by a 5:1 client-to-professional ratio and 98% client retention.
What services does Silvercrest Asset Management offer to private clients and institutions from its Dublin office?
Silvercrest provides institutional-quality investment management, financial planning, tax-aware portfolios, and family advisory services to private clients. According to Silvercrest, its asset management arm also delivers specialist investment solutions for institutional allocators such as pension funds, endowments, and foundations, now supported from Dublin.
Why did Silvercrest Asset Management open a Dublin office as its first European base?
Silvercrest opened its Dublin office as its initial European hub to broaden service to select international clients. According to Silvercrest, the office supports existing clients across the EU, leveraging senior hires to deepen coverage for wealthy families and institutional investors in Europe.
