A team composed of highly motivated self-starters who are always pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Gershie Vann
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
We’re building a platform that empowers brilliant minds to solve complex market problems without silos, bureaucracy, or ego. Our team combines deep research with cutting-edge technology to create strategies that are both rigorous and adaptable, and every voice here has a direct impact on what we ship to market.
Our Values
Relentless Determination
We are dedicated to leaving no stone unturned in crafting highly tailored, robust strategies that deliver real results for our clients. Your success is our mission.
Honorable Conduct
We prioritize authenticity, honesty, loyalty, and transparency in all interactions. As your trusted partner and advisor, we take pride in supporting your journey with unwavering integrity.
Infectious Humility
Integrity and empathy are at the heart of our partnerships. We are committed to understanding your unique needs and fostering meaningful relationships built on mutual respect, ensuring we help you achieve your goals.
Boundless Curiosity
We embrace fresh perspectives and leverage our diverse expertise to think creatively, always striving to improve the private investments landscape for RIAs and their clients. Innovation is key to unlocking new opportunities.
Management Team
Gershie Vann
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Gershie is the Founder and CEO of Aleto, a financial services platform built to provide access to alternative investments for RIAs. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Touro University, and has raised over $25M in working capital to build the quant fund of the future – one that empowers both clients and advisors. Outside of work, he enjoys running, reading, and spending time with his family. Gershie also takes pleasure in sharing his entrepreneurial insights and advising young entrepreneurs.
David Jordan
Chief Investment Officer
Dave brings nearly two decades of investment management experience having managed various multi-strategy, fixed income portfolios. Most recently, Dave was the Global Head of Leveraged Finance at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, where he managed over $10B in assets. Prior to SWIB, Dave was a Credit Portfolio Manager at Balyasny Asset Management and UBS O’Connor. Dave holds a BA in Economics from The University of Chicago and a MS in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ahron Segal
Portfolio Manager, Head of Research
Ahron, founder and CIO of Three Gamma, was previously the research director at MB Advisors, where he advised institutional investors with a combined AUM of over $5T on their macro strategy. Ahron identified an equity market opportunity leading to the founding of Three Gamma in 2021. Following the exciting merger with Aleto, Ahron joined the team to bring his expertise and leadership skills. Ahron received a B.S. in finance from Yeshiva University. In his spare time, Ahron enjoys playing tennis, sailing, and spending time with his wife and four children.
Aron Jaroslawicz
General Council
Aron Jaroslawicz is Aleto’s General Counsel. He earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and was with Morgan Stanley for over 25 years. Aron has a broad range of experience, including asset management, structured finance and capital markets. Most recently, his primary areas of focus have been in legal and operational risk management. Aron enjoys swimming, hiking and spending time with his family.
Liza Karic
Chief of Staff, Director of Operations
Liza is the Chief of Staff & Director of Operations at Aleto. Her core responsibilities revolve around overseeing and optimizing cross-functional initiatives and operations. Drawing upon her prior expertise in managing intricate projects, Liza brings a wealth of experience to this role. Liza received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Cincinnati. In her free time, Liza enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family.
Brooke Stratman
Chief People Officer
Brooke is responsible for overseeing Aleto’s hiring initiatives, team development, and the implementation of processes to measure and enhance success. With an extensive background working in start-ups, Brooke has excelled in managing and building teams. Brooke holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Commercial Real Estate from Marquette University. In her free time, Brooke enjoys Yoga and exploring the city with her family.
Katherine Doxon
GTM Strategy Lead
Katherine leads Aleto’s marketing and go-to-market strategy, shaping how the firm communicates its vision to advisors, investors, and partners. With a background spanning technology, client acquisition, and brand development, Katherine brings a structured, data-informed approach to storytelling and growth. From digital strategy to content, media, and advisor engagement, she works closely with leadership to ensure that Aleto’s outreach reflects the firm’s long-term goals. Outside of the work day, Katherine spends her time working on her golf swing or checking out the newest restaurants in the Seattle area.
Richard Wright
Analysis and Operations
Richard leads analysis and operations at Aleto Equities. A former long/short equity analyst at two funds with over $1 billion in AUM and a start-up founder with deep experience as a fractional CFO and financial modeler, Richard holds a J.D. from Columbia Law and a B.S. in Math from Yale.
Hudson Cashdan
Director of Investment Research
Hudson’s career journey includes significant roles in middle market private equity at Glenwood Capital, where he focused on investment diligence and deal structuring, and an early foundation as an Analyst at ReachCapital Management, a $3 billion AUM global hedge fund, where he developed a rigorous analytical approach to global equity markets. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Lafayette College and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Quantitative Team
Kai Mei
Quantitative Team Lead
Kai is the Quantitative Research Lead at Aleto. He’s now focusing on the firm’s trading strategy building and applicable machine learning research on trading-related topics. Kai has previous professional experience in the hedge industry both in the US and China. Before joining Aleto, he worked in the equity derivative team at Millennium, one of the biggest hedge funds in the US. Kai holds an MS in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University. When not working, Kai can often be found skiing/snowboarding, playing video games, and hanging out with friends.
Xiaoping Zhu
Quantitative Development Lead
Xiaoping is currently a Quantitative Developer at Aleto, where he is concentrating on building the firm’s trading system. Prior to joining Aleto, he served as a Lead Software Engineer at Cadence. Xiaoping earned his PhD in Mathematics from Rutgers University. Outside of work, he is an avid sports enthusiast, frequently engaging in tennis and table tennis.
Lanqiu Yao
Quantitative Research Lead
Lanqiu is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto. Previously, Lanqiu was a Research Data Scientist at Meta. She began her career in data science, focusing on functional data analysis and machine learning algorithms. She holds a PhD in Biostatistics from New York University, an MS in Biostatistics from Duke University, and a BS in Clinical Medicine and Statistics from Peking University. Outside of work, Lanqiu enjoys jogging and baking.
Katrina Hu
Quantitative Developer
Katrina is a Data Engineer at Aleto, specializing in market data analysis and building scalable data pipelines for big data processing. Prior to joining Aleto, Katrina was a Software Engineer intern at Rubrik focusing on data platform improvement. She also gained valuable professional experience through previous internships in machine learning and backend development. Katrina earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of work, Katrina enjoys playing music, drawing, cooking and watching movies.
Alex Danilkovas
Quantitative Developer
Alex is a Quantitative Developer at Aleto, where he focuses on building out the firm’s trading-related systems. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Brandeis University, where, in addition to academics, he developed his own projects and systems as well as gained valuable experience through software engineering internships in the financial industry. Beyond work, Alex enjoys spending time outdoors fishing, cooking, and participating in combat sports.
Aerin Han
Quantitative Researcher
Aerin is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto. Aerin is responsible for doing research on finding features and implementation of big data processing. Aerin has professional experience in the financial industry in the US. She worked as an associate for fixed income pricing in an investment bank and got experience in risk management in a hedge fund in New York. Aerin earned a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from New York University. In her free time, Aerin likes hiking, bouldering, and top-rope climbing.
Stanley Zhang
Quantitative Researcher
Stanley is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto. Stanley is doing research on financial machine learning techniques, financial dataset analysis and trading strategy development. Stanley has previous professional experience interning for financial services companies in both the United States and China. Stanley holds a BS in Mathematical Finance and Mathematical Economics, an MS in Financial Engineering from Columbia University. Outside of work, Stanley can be found jogging in parks, watching movies, and playing board games with his friends.
Hao Xu
Quantitative Researcher
Hao is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto where he is responsible for trading analysis, developing an order book replay system, and maintaining the trading system. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the College of William and Mary with an article published in Science. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology of China. In his leisure time, Hao is an avid outdoor enthusiast, with a particular passion for hiking and running, especially marathons.
Zihao Wang
Quantitative Researcher
Zihao is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto, focusing on financial dataset analysis, feature generation, and financial machine learning models. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University and a BS in Mathematics from Fudan University, China. Outside of work, Zihao is passionate about spending quality time with his cat ‘Google’, cooking, playing basketball, diving into video games, and hanging out with friends.
Tao Li
Quantitative Researcher
Tao is a Quantitative Researcher at Aleto, where he works on analyzing complex financial datasets, creating innovative features, and developing machine learning models to drive trading strategies. He earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University and his BS in Mathematics from Nanjing University, China. An avid long-distance runner and snowboarder, Tao also enjoys shooting hoops, experimenting with new recipes, and making the most of every season outdoors.