Could This Help Historically Black Colleges Fix Their Endowment Woes?
February 13, 2024
The endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S. are woefully underfunded and under resourced.
Ralph Ward
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Ralph Ward is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in wealth management and investment consulting. As the CEO and Founding Partner at Ward Salient Capital in New York, NY, he has been providing expert consultation to ultra-high net worth families and institutional clients in the U.S. and Mexico since December 2019. Ward specializes in guiding clients on the intricacies of investment strategies, emphasizing the “how” rather than the “what” of investments. His role involves negotiating and renegotiating fees, commissions, and interest rates to optimize client returns.
Prior to founding Ward Salient Capital, Ralph Ward held key positions at renowned financial institutions. As a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley from April 2009 to December 2019, he served as a Financial Advisor and Private Banker, managing portfolios for high-net-worth families and institutional clients across the U.S., Argentina, and Mexico. Earlier in his career, as a Vice President at UBS AG, he oversaw over $200 million in client financial assets and provided investment advice to high-net-worth individuals.
Ward’s financial career began at JPMorgan in 1996, where he excelled as a Client Specialist, managing a diverse portfolio of clients and developing successful cross-selling initiatives. His journey also includes roles at Prudential Securities, Bankers Trust, and Barclays Bank, where he honed his financial acumen and analytical skills. Ralph graduated cum laude from Boston University in 1994 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in International Relations and Economics, along with minors in Spanish and French. He is fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and conversant in Italian.
Beyond finance, Ralph Ward is a multifaceted individual with interests ranging from film and music production to singing, acting, and writing. He is actively involved in private equity and asymmetric hedge fund investing, showcasing his diverse skill set and passion for the financial industry.
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The endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S. are woefully underfunded and under resourced.
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