Brown Advisory and RockCreek Agree to Join Forces
 

Washington DC, May 1, 2026 - Brown Advisory, a global investment management and strategic advisory firm, announced today that it has made a strategic investment in RockCreek, a leading investment firm specializing in multi-asset and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions. This partnership brings together two private and independent firms defined by a shared commitment to a client-first culture and disciplined, long-term investment philosophies. Both firms are united in their commitment to provide continuity in the performance, advice and service they are delivering to their clients.

For Brown Advisory, this investment deepens its OCIO and advisory capabilities, and for RockCreek, it provides broader and exceptional resources, and enhanced infrastructure. The partnership will help both firms address the OCIO and advisory needs of their endowment, foundation, pension fund, and other institutional clients. The RockCreek team and its day-to-day decision-making and investment processes will remain unchanged and Afsaneh Beschloss will continue as CEO of RockCreek, where she leads one of the most talented teams serving institutional investors today. She will also be appointed Vice Chair of Brown Advisory.

Logie Fitzwilliams & Mike Hankin, Co-CEOs of Brown Advisory said: “We are thrilled to welcome the RockCreek team. They have demonstrated themselves as world-class investors, with a keen expertise in OCIO and multi-asset investing. They have developed a sophisticated and impressive technology platform for managing portfolios, and most importantly they have very deep and trusted relationships with their clients. Together, we have a long-term opportunity to build industry-leading, relevant and compelling OCIO solutions for clients.”

Afsaneh Beschloss, CEO of RockCreek adds: “We are excited to partner with Brown Advisory, reflecting our continued focus on serving our clients with increased innovation, exceptional resources, and unwavering commitment to their long-term success. We will leverage the combined scale, global resources and infrastructure for our clients’ benefit. Over the long term we believe our shared values will enable us to further expand our platform, navigate complex markets, and deliver greater value for clients.”

ABOUT ROCKCREEK

Founded in 2003 by Afsaneh Beschloss, RockCreek is a leading global investment firm providing multi-asset and OCIO solutions to institutional clients. Managing over $18 billion in assets, the firm constructs customized portfolios for its clients. RockCreek is defined by its commitment to delivering returns through a disciplined, research-driven approach and a long history of deep partnerships with exceptional investors and private investments. By integrating deep human expertise with advanced data analytics and technology the firm provides its clients with a modern investment platform that identifies opportunities to navigate complex markets.

ABOUT BROWN ADVISORY

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management firm committed to providing its clients with a combination of investment performance, strategic advice and the highest level of service. Brown Advisory has been a private and independent firm since 1998. Today, the firm has more than 1,000 colleagues – each with an equity interest – serving private clients and institutions in around 50 countries from 20 offices globally and is responsible for approximately $173.5 billion in assets for private and institutional clients as of December 31, 2025. The firm’s colleague equity ownership, experienced investment professionals and client-first culture help to make a material difference in the lives of its clients.

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