Alex Hayes, CIMA®

CEO, Managing Director

Usually found: On a softball, baseball, or soccer field coaching or just hanging in the stands with his beautiful wife…with the Yankees game on in his AirPods
Known for: Compassion, dedication, and a face for radio

So what makes Alex…Alex?

Let’s start with this: Our life experiences shape how we view the world. And how we view the world determines what we get out of it. I grew up in a family based on integrity, hard work, commitment, and the tough lesson learned: there are no shortcuts to a successful life. My dad commuted five hours a day to put food on the table, and his work ethic meant we escaped being poor, but we weren’t rich. My mother worked as well, and was the rock of our house, with her wit, humor (God I miss your laugh Mom!), and straightforward talk.

So when it was time to enter the real world, their work ethic and guidance were the pillars to my success. Thank you, Mom and Dad!

Off the fork lift and into finance

My parents invested $1,800 into community college, and the rest was up to me. The next several years found me painting houses, driving forklifts, unloading cargo, and working in restaurants to put myself through school. When I wasn’t in a warehouse or memorizing menu specials, I was heads-down in business and economic studies. The long hours and hard work paid off when I graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College, and then earned my CIMA designation from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

My passion for working in finance began with an internship in 1998 with my mentor at Marine Midland Bank (Now HSBC) in Buffalo, New York. This is where the spark began for the hard work that was ahead of me in this industry. I developed my skills as an Institutional Consultant with some of the largest and well-respected asset management firms in the US: Invesco, OppenheimerFunds, American Funds, Putnam Investments, and NY Life Investment Management. Over the last 25 years, I have had the joy of growing wealth, guarding wealth, and giving insight through the different cycles of life.

Although credentials and experience are important, my philosophy is what makes all the difference: helping you live a self-actualized life full of health and wealth on YOUR terms. Curantis derives from Latin word for “Giver of Care.” I hold the importance of this duty for the individuals and families under my care in the highest regard. My passion for providing you with candid care, service, and information flow is part of my DNA. Welcome to Curantis Wealth Management.

The things I love

Home: East Bay, CA
Family: I am happily married and a proud father of three children
Cheat meal after my children’s success on the field: Double Double Burger from In-N-Out…maybe a shake, too!
The honor and pleasure of coaching all three of my kids in softball, baseball, and soccer.
When time permits: skiing and playing golf

The fine print

CA Insurance Lic. #0H83258
Investment licenses through LPL Financial: Series 7, 63, 65, 26, & 51
Designation earned at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania School of Business: CIMA
Multi-year recipient of the LPL’s Chairman’s Club award

“Alex Hayes is a professional fiduciary financial advisor who truly cares what is best for his clients. Alex took the time to listen to our needs, desires and retirement plans. He then presented investment options based upon extensive research and provided his counsel on the best options to reach our goals. We are very happy to have Alex as our financial advisor and highly recommend him and his company!”

—D&T