Mr. MacLean, Chief Executive Officer, is a shareholder of Wurts & Associates. He started with Wurts & Associates in 1992 and has over 22 years of capital market experience. In addition to his managerial role in leading the firm and chairing the Management Committee, Mr. MacLean serves as the primary consultant for several of the firm’s clients where he helps them strategically implement thoughtful investment policies. His longstanding experience has afforded him the opportunity to serve many types of distinguished investors, including corporate retirement plans, endowments, foundations, public retirement plans, and multi-employer trusts.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. MacLean was Vice President of Shurgard Realty Group and was responsible for raising private real estate capital. He also worked for Arthur Andersen & Company where he served in their consulting division.
Mr. MacLean serves as a Trustee of the Little Company of Mary Foundation and as Chapter Chair for the Young Presidents Organization. He also routinely volunteers for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He often speaks at various investment forums regarding investment policy issues, asset allocation strategy, and the macro environment. Mr. MacLean has a BA in Business from the University of Washington where he also served as student body president. In 1992, he received an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.