About
Over the course of her career in the investment and wealth management industry, Ayako has built extensive experience across portfolio management, investment research and client relations. She began her career in Institutional Client Relations and Marketing before becoming a Portfolio Analyst, where she monitored portfolio trading and investment guidelines for more than $4 billion in equity securities.
She later spent a decade as a Research Analyst, covering multiple sectors and providing investment recommendations to portfolio managers. Ayako went on to serve as Director of Research and Director of Equities, where she managed ETF, mutual funds and individual stock strategies.
Today, as a Senior Investment Strategist at Wealth Enhancement, Ayako brings her broad investment expertise to the research and analysis of investments across multiple asset classes, helping advisors and clients make informed portfolio construction decisions.
Outside of work, Ayako is married with two children and enjoys traveling, sports, dining out and cooking.
Education
- BA, University of California, Los Angeles