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Executive Credentials & Leadership

About Frank J. Maresca | Executive Profile

Recognized senior leader in investment management and asset servicing, governance, fund administration, financial reporting, and fund operations with over three decades of C-suite and board leadership.

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Senior Executive Overview

Frank Maresca brings a 360-degree perspective to fund boards, their sponsoring management companies and the asset servicing firms that support them. His career combines public accounting rigor with C-suite operational leadership:

  • Board Governance: Independent Director, Audit Committee Chair, and SEC Qualified Financial Expert for Cornerstone Funds ($3B+ NYSE-listed CEF complex). Initiated and executed audit firm selection and transition processes.
  • Corporate Executive Leadership: Former President & CEO of Bear Stearns Funds Management Inc.; Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.; First Vice President & CFO of Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management (PaineWebber).
  • Asset Servicing & Administration: Former Executive Vice President and Head of Fund Administration at Equiniti Fund Solutions and Ultimus Fund Solutions, serving as Principal Financial Officer (PFO) and Treasurer for registered CEFs and BDCs.
  • Industry & Regulatory Working Group Leadership: Former Senior Advisor and VP at Broadridge Financial Solutions; Chair of the U.S. Fund Regulatory Working Group.
  • Public Accounting Foundation: Audit Senior at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) specializing in SEC-registered investment companies.
35+
Years Experience

PwC • CEO • Audit Chair

$3B+
AUM Oversight

NYSE: CLM • NYSE: CRF

SEC Financial Expert
Audit Committee Financial Expert

PwC Investment Company Practice Alumnus

IDC & MFDF Member

Independent Directors Council

Mutual Fund Directors Forum

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Career Milestones & Executive History

Active Board Leadership
  • Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE Listed: CLM & CRF): Independent Director, Audit Committee Chair, SEC Qualified Financial Expert (2020 – Present).
Industry & Advisory Leadership
  • Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.: Senior Advisor & Vice President of Mutual Fund Business Development (2018 – 2025). Chair of the U.S. Fund Regulatory Working Group and sponsor of US/European Asset Management Advisory Boards. Key contributor to industry templates for Tailored Shareholder Reports.
Executive Asset Servicing Leadership
  • Equiniti Fund Solutions LLC & Ultimus Fund Solutions: Executive Vice President & Head of Fund Administration (2009 – 2018). Served as Principal Financial Officer / Treasurer for multiple registered closed-end funds and BDCs with private/illiquid investments.
Investment Bank & Asset Management Leadership
  • Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. / Bear Stearns Funds Management Inc.: Senior Managing Director; President & CEO of Bear Stearns Funds Management Inc. (1987–1988, 1992–2008). Principal Financial Officer / Treasurer across proprietary and administered funds.
  • J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.: Executive Director, Global Equities Division (2008 – 2009).
  • PaineWebber / Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management: First Vice President & Director of Fund Administration, Chief Financial Officer of Mutual Fund Complex (1988 – 1992).
  • Deutsche Bank Capital Corp.: Assistant Vice President, Asset Management Group (1984 – 1987). Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of mutual fund and closed-end fund complex.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC): Audit Senior (1980 – 1984), practice specialist in SEC-registered investment companies.

Professional Affiliations & Credentials

Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Certified Public Accountant (NY, inactive).
AI Security & Governance: Certified Certificate, Securiti.ai.
AI for Business Professionals: Certificate of Completion, HP LIFE.
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Public Accounting, Hofstra University.
Industry Leadership: Member, Independent Directors Council (IDC) & Mutual Fund Directors Forum (MFDF); Member, Nicsa Membership & Fund Administration Committees (through June 2025).
HeartShare Education Center: Director and Finance Committee Member.
Young Musicians of Westchester: Treasurer and Director.
Long Island Artificial Reef Society: Treasurer and Director.

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Frank J. Maresca

Chief Executive Officer, Maresca Governance Advisors

Independent Fund Director & Audit Committee Chair

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Location: Greater Nashville, TN Area
Phone: 631-479-2956