Rockland, MA (April 1, 2026) – Cutter Associates, a global research and consulting firm for the investment management industry, announced that Stacia Graham has been appointed Head of Research, replacing Gina McCafferty who has retired after over 20 years at the firm.
“This a critical role within Cutter, as our Research and Consulting divisions work closely to share hands-on experience and real-time insights on industry trends and change to provide the most up-to-date advice and perspectives to our clients and members,” said Cutter CEO Cindy Castellano. “Stacia is the perfect person to lead our Research team, having served as a team member for eight years and bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience to the role.”
Throughout the year, Cutter Research produces a series of proprietary reports, presentations, executive summaries, and articles based on topics selected by our global member base of over 150 firms and more than 7,000 professionals. The Research team also holds virtual meetings and webcasts on hot topics and survey results and hosts annual in-person member meetings in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where Cutter members gather to learn about new research, get the latest vendor information, and network with their peers.
“I’m honored and excited to take on this role and find new ways to serve our Cutter Research members,” Stacia said. “The team takes pride in its extensive industry relationships, experience, and independent research that provide members with the most current insights to make optimal strategic decisions for their firms.”
Prior to joining Cutter in 2018, Stacia held various senior roles at Wellington Management Company in compliance, investment administration, and operational risk, including leading the global Investment Guideline Compliance team for eight years. As a Cutter Research analyst, she’s authored numerous reports on client reporting, modern compliance in investment management, investment management platforms, portfolio analytics solutions, asset allocation and total portfolio approach, research management systems, and more.
Cutter’s research library features 300-plus research reports and articles, with over 200 vendors analyzed and more than 80 peer benchmarking surveys conducted. For questions, contact Cutter at [email protected].
About Cutter
Cutter Associates LLC serves the operational, technology, and client experience needs of the global investment management industry, providing companies with the tools and services they need to be successful. With deep industry and domain experience and expertise, Cutter Associates provides global consulting, independent research, exclusive members-only events, process benchmarking, and a vast peer network. Headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, and owned by Tokyo-based NRI Group, Cutter Associates offers services in North America, APAC, the UK, and the EU. For more information, visit us at www.cutterassociates.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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