The AMCS Group

A LEADER IN US OFFSHORE & LATIN AMERICAN WEALTH

DISTRIBUTION EXPERTISE

Wirehouse & Private Bank Leader

In a US offshore wealth market dominated by large bank distributors, AMCS stands apart, both on the strength of our senior home office relationships, as well as our access to an unrivaled network of top producing advisors.

Success Breads More Success

Our track record and credibility keep doors open for us to introduce and onboard new funds.

DIFFERENTIATED MARKETING

Focused Marketing & Outreach

Highly curated product focus whereby only truly actionable fund ideas are broadly disseminated.

Valuable Sales Tools

AMCS Fund Monitor highly valued by advisors for its tailored analytics.

Exceptional Events

AMCS events in the US, UK and the Southern Cone of Latin America gather our biggest clients and prospects for deep dives on our top products.

PLATFORM BUILT FOR GROWTH

Robust and Automated Sales MI

Today our Management Information (MI) platform aggregates 6+ fund structures, plus DTCC Omni/SERV, for a holistic firm and advisor view, daily.

Middle and Back Office

AMCS has identified specialized partners across accounting, legal, compliance, IT and Sales MI. By removing distractions outside of our expertise, we can focus our full attention on our clients.

AN EXPERIENCED TEAM

The AMCS Group represents a fusion of diverse and highly specialized career backgrounds that have all been dedicated to successfully raising capital for investment products in the US Offshore and Latin American wealth channels.

LEADERSHIP

SALES AND CLIENT SERVICE

MARKETING AND PRODUCT

ANDRÉS MUNHÓ

Andrés is co-founder and Managing Partner based in Montevideo and Miami, where he leads US offshore and Latin American advisor sales.

Before joining AMCS, he served as Head of Latin American Sales at Old Mutual Global Investors (2014–2018) and previously as Sales Director at Old Mutual Mexico.

He began his career with Old Mutual in 2003 at AIVA and spent over 15 years developing onshore and offshore distribution channels for Skandia and later Old Mutual throughout the region.

CHRISTOPHER STAPLETON

Chris is co-founder and Managing Partner based in Miami, where he leads Global Key Account and Professional Buyer sales, as well as West Coast advisor sales. Chris is also responsible for fund partner development and relations within the team.

Before AMCS, he was Head of Americas Distribution for Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI) since its inception in 2013.

He began his career at the Skandia Group in 2002, holding senior sales and marketing roles at Skandia and later Old Mutual focused on both offshore and domestic wealth channels.

SANTIAGO SACIAS, CFA

Santiago is a Managing Partner based in Montevideo, where he leads South American advisor sales.

Previously he was Regional Manager for Old Mutual Global Investors (OMGI), covering the Southern Cone of Latin America.

He has over 18 years of experience in different roles in the financial industry.

Prior to joining OMGI, Santiago worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a senior credit analyst and Banque Heritage Private Bank, in the portfolio management team.

ÁLVARO PALENGA, CFA, CAIA

Alvaro Palenga is Director and Head of US Offshore Advisory Sales, based in Miami. His field responsibilities include advisor sales across South Florida and the New York area market, with a focus on global private banks, wirehouses and regional broker dealers.

He joined AMCS from Sura Asset Management where he was a Financial Advisor. Previously, Alvaro held different roles at Trafigura and Citibank.

He holds a CPA from the Universidad de Montevideo and is a CFA Charterholder.

DANIEL VIVAS, CFA

Daniel is Associate Sales Director at AMCS Group based in Miami, where he has been tasked with strengthening the presence of BNP Paribas, Jupiter and Man Group funds in independent advisory channel. In addition, Dani looks after the southwest region which includes gateway cities across Texas, Arizona and Southern California. Previously, he was VP Sales Latam Retail for Unicorn and prior to that a product specialist at Santander Bank Uruguay.

He holds a CPA degree from ORT University and is a CFA Charterholder.

SEBASTIÁN ARAUJO

Sebastián is Associate Sales Manager, based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

His primary responsibility is to support our distribution efforts both with clients locally in the Southern Cone and across the wider business.

Sebastián joined AMCS from CPA Ferrere. Where he worked as a credit analyst.

ROSARIO PALAY

Rosario is a Sales Associate, based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Her role consists of supporting the AMCS sales team across the Americas, focusing on investment analytics, market research, and client experience.

Before AMCS, she worked as a Treasury Analyst at OCA.

ALFONSO PEÑASCO

Alfonso is the Head of Marketing and Product, based in Montevideo.

His primary responsibility is to enhance AMCS´s marketing platform to support the growing market presence of our asset management partners: AXA Investment Managers (BNP Paribas), Jupiter Asset Management and Man Group.

Alfonso has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He joined AMCS from AIVA, where he worked as Head of Marketing and Product.

MARTINA ALONSO

Martina is Marketing and Administrative Execuritive, based in Montevideo.

She supports the execution of AMCS’s marketing strategy, with a focus on client communications, digital presence, events, and social media.

Martina works closely with the firm’s asset management partners.

Previously, she worked at Above Software developing marketing channels and, prior to that, managed her own horticulture business.

ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

OUR PHILOSOPHY IS IDENTIFYING GENUINE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT

We partner with firms that deliver consistent alpha and higher tracking error across core categories, including alternatives.

Headquarters: Paris, France

Corporate Structure: Subsidiary of BNP Paribas Cardif, the insurance subsidiary of BNP Paribas (EPA:BNP)

Founded: 1980

Assets Under Management: €1.6 trillion*

Total Employees: 2,876

Total investment Professionals: 877

Core Capabilities: BNPP AM offers a broad range of liquid investment solutions, spanning fixed income, high conviction active strategies and a fast-growing ETF offering, together representing over €1 trillion in assets under management. BNPPAM offers differentiated liquid and alternative asset classes across fixed income, ETFs, equities, multi-asset, real estate, alternative credit, infrastructure and private equity.

*As of 12/31/25

Partnership Principles

We listen actively: Every partnership begins with clarity of understanding. Our clients’ ambitions, priorities, and challenges are our starting point. This is how lasting partnership is made.

We act decisively: Clarity drives conviction and ensures alignment of interests. Once goals are defined, we think boldly and move incisively, guided by our insight, experience, and discipline. This is how performance takes shape.

We deliver transparently: For us, partnership means accountability, to our clients, to our people, and to the world in which we invest. This is how trust is built.

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Corporate Structure: Public (LON:JUP)

Founded: 1985

Assets Under Management: USD 64 billion*

Total Employees: 528

Total investment Professionals: 117

Core Capabilities: Fixed Income, Systematic Equities, Fundamental Equities, Specialist and Multi Asset.

*As at June 30th 2025

Vision and Values

Relentless focus on long-term active returns for our clients.

High-conviction investment culture that promotes independent thought, autonomy and accountability.

Diversification by capabilities, footprint and channels.

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Corporate Structure: Public (LON: EMG)

Founded: 1783

Assets Under Management: USD 193 billion*

Total Employees: 1,857

Total investment Professionals: 487

Core Capabilities: