Our Team
Meet the team
Our expert wealth team will listen to you, understand your requirements, and use their extensive knowledge to make all aspects of the management of your wealth simple, straightforward and effective. They have gained considerable experience working in wealth management in the US, London and Asia.
Directors
Ashley Scher is a Director and co-founder of MASECO Asia Limited. She is from Flint, Michigan. Ashley graduated with honours with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Educational Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. She then obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from University of Warwick. She has Series 7, 63, 65 and Life, Accident and Health licenses in the US. Ashley also obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in the US in 2011 and completed her Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in the UK in 2012.
In 2010, Ashley joined MASECO Private Wealth in London as a Senior Wealth Manager and is still the firm’s Insurance specialist. She currently travels between Hong Kong, the UK and the US to see clients in all three jurisdictions. Prior to joining MASECO Private Wealth, she worked in the US as an advisor with MetLife. Before her career in financial services, she worked in the non-profit sector at charities in St. Louis and London.
Ashley brings a solid financial planning background to her work with her clients. She takes them through a tailored, ongoing wealth planning process which involves restructuring their wealth in tax-efficient and optimal manner in order to help clients make sensible and sound financial decisions. In 2015, she was named a Woman of the Year by Citywealth in London for Leadership in a Financial Organisation.
In her spare time…
Ashley is a busy mom with two young daughters. She enjoys spending time with them playing games, baking, or making crafts.
She also has a passion for travel and tries to visit at least four new places every year. Ashley loves music and singing karaoke.
She is a health/fitness enthusiast and enjoys playing tennis, Pilates, yoga, and practicing meditation. She is an avid Michigan Wolverines and New England Patriots fan.
Mark Scher is the Director and co-founder of MASECO Asia Limited. He is from Detroit, Michigan. Mark graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Economics and Finance from Oakland University. He then obtained his Master’s degree in Finance from Walsh College. Mark has his Series 7, 63, 65 and Life, Accident and Health licenses in the US. He obtained his Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation in the US in 2009 and completed his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in the UK in 2012. He is currently the Head of the firm’s Investment Committee.
In 2010, Mark joined MASECO Private Wealth in London as a Senior Wealth Manager and was a member of their Investment Committee. He currently travels between Hong Kong, the UK and the US to see clients in all three jurisdictions. Prior to joining MASECO Private Wealth, he worked in the US as an advisor with AXA Advisors and MetLife. From 2007 – 2009, he was appointed as the Investment Specialist for MetLife for the state of Michigan. Before his career in financial services, Mark was President/CEO of his family’s wine business, Viviano Wine Importers which was sold in 2000.
Mark has considerable expertise in helping US expatriates as well as other private clients to manage their global wealth planning needs. With over 20 years’ experience in various aspects of finance and management, he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with his clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Being an American expat himself, he has a deep understanding of the complexities that arise when advising US citizens with cross-border issues. Mark is licensed and regulated in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong. He speaks regularly internationally on various investing and finance-related topics, including engagements in the US, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai.
In his spare time…
Mark served in the US Marine Corps and is still very committed to the military community. He is the Commandant of the Marine Corps League in London which involves fundraising and working with the US Marines in the UK.
Growing up, Mark worked at Viviano Wine Importers for many years and developed a passion for great wine and dining. He collects wine as well as first edition books, including his favourite in the collection, Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls.
He loves sports and fitness and enjoys playing golf, tennis and studying Kung Fu. He is an avid Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions fan.
A Culture of excellence
With 15 years of experience, MASECO Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm, serving the investment and wealth planning needs of US and global citizens headquartered in London. Previously the founders worked at Citi Private Bank advising high-net-worth US citizens. Over the years, MASECO has won multiple awards, increased its headcount to serve its client base better, and grown its assets to over $2.8bn. MASECO Private Wealth is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).