Michael Strachan

Michael Strachan is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of IAM Advisory, an independent investment advisory firm he established in 1987.1 With a distinguished career in the investment industry, Strachan has built IAM Advisory into a respected wealth management and investment advisory company.

Background and Experience

Strachan's expertise in investment management stems from his significant experience in establishing major sovereign wealth funds. He played a key role in setting up the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the State General Reserve Fund in the Sultanate of Oman.1 This experience led him to pioneer active management strategies for large sovereign wealth fund portfolios, combining direct investments in major asset classes with segregated portfolios managed by leading external managers on specialist mandates.1

IAM Advisory

Under Strachan's leadership, IAM Advisory has developed a comprehensive range of services:

• Investment advice and support for various client types, including high net worth individuals, family offices, trusts, pension funds, and government reserve funds12
• Structuring, monitoring, and controlling investment portfolios
• Designing and implementing bespoke investment policies
• Providing trustee services and family office support
• Offering forensic services for investment-related litigation

The firm is known for its innovative proprietary systems that address the limitations of benchmark-reliant investment management approaches.2

Professional Approach

Strachan's approach to investment management emphasizes:

• Active management within a framework of identified and controlled risks
• Independence and alignment with client interests
• Comprehensive reporting and regular client communication
• A focus on maximizing investment returns net of all costs

Current Role and Contact

As the founder and CEO, Strachan remains actively involved in IAM Advisory's operations. He can be contacted at:

• Email: Available through IAM Advisory's website
• Phone: +44 (0)1481 716575
• Office: Louisiana House, South Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1BJ3

Michael Strachan's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username michaelstrachaniam, reflecting his ongoing leadership role at IAM Advisory.4