At Lumen Partners, our mission is to empower alternative asset managers to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success by delivering exceptional support that allows them to focus on what they do best — investing.
Mary founded Lumen Partners in 2021 with the goal of helping top-tier alternative asset managers establish and run successful, institutional businesses. She brings to bear over 12 years of expertise in launching domestic and offshore structures, leading both firm-level and fund-level restructures, and liquidating and winding down funds. She focuses on building institutional operational, accounting, and compliance infrastructures within both emerging and mature asset management organizations.
Prior to founding Lumen Partners, Mary served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Houston-based JCP Investment Management, LLC, where she directed all business-related aspects of the firm and helped support growth of the firm’s AUM from $20 million to over $200 million. In this role, she oversaw all finance, accounting, tax, infrastructure, investor relations, marketing, and compliance functions.
Mary currently serves as Chair of the Investment Committee on the University of North Texas Foundation Board. She has also served as a subject matter expert with National Regulatory Services in the development of the Investment Advisor Certified Compliance Professionals© Exam. Mary holds a BA in Art History from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Finance from Rice University.
At Lumen, we are dedicated to providing exceptional support and partnership to our clients. Our commitments include:
Reliability & Precision
We prioritize structured processes and clear communication to ensure deadlines are met and daily responsibilities are handled with care.
Uncompromising Quality
We deliver work of the highest caliber, with meticulous attention to detail in every product and service.
24/7 Accessibility & Personalized Support
We provide high-touch service and remain available by phone around the clock to meet your needs.
Investor Relations Excellence
We support our clients in building and sustaining strong relationships with both current and prospective investors.
Trusted Partnership
We act as a trusted business partner, fully aligned with our clients’ goals and committed to their long-term success.