
Micahl Wester
Managing Director
Head of Central U.S.
Dallas
Richard joined AlTi Tiedemann Global after two decades leading a regional multi-family office, where he was responsible for shaping firm strategy, building and mentoring the team, and overseeing the delivery of comprehensive services to more than 200 families. In addition to his leadership experience, Richard has spent much of his career as a trusted advisor to multi-generational families of wealth.
Earlier in his career, he served as a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he led the firm’s personal financial counseling practice for the Southwest Area.
A graduate of Wake Forest University, Richard holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Over the span of his career, he has received numerous professional awards, including multiple recognitions by Barron’s Magazine. Richard continues to contribute to the field as an Advisory Board Member of the Ultra High Net Worth Institute, a non-profit focused on educating advisors and families.