Q&A with Milissa Hutchinson: Expanding Macquarie’s US wealth offering

How have you seen the business grow through strategic acquisitions and shape the company into the one it is today?  

During my nine years at Macquarie, I’ve witnessed the company grow both organically and through strategic acquisitions, which it does by progressively and patiently building expertise in new disciplines and expanding into adjacent areas.

Macquarie’s entry into the US wealth market came through a series of acquisitions, building on our expertise in wealth management in other markets. We’ve worked diligently to integrate the best aspects of these acquisitions – including deep client relationships and a history of developing innovative products – with the qualities that Macquarie is known for globally, such as being an entrepreneurial, bottom-up firm. It’s exciting to see how we’ve brought together the best of different cultures to create a unique identity and strengthen the distinguished brand we proudly offer to our clients in the US wealth market.

Celebrating more than 30 years of growth while undergoing a rebrand allows us to clearly define who we are and who we aspire to be, and to simplify the client experience.

How does Macquarie foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative and bottom-up culture?

At Macquarie, I’m continually motivated to build new businesses within our broader existing framework. It’s truly a unique aspect of our culture.

I’m proud to be part of an organization that has a bottom-up approach that supports and encourages a sense of entrepreneurialism and ideas, yet also ensures we identify and manage risk. It enables us to support the growth and evolution of our clients around the world. Growing a business requires a unique skill set – people who can think like business owners, envision what it takes to create something new, and bring that vision to life. It’s the teams on the ground who know their markets and clients best and are therefore ideally placed to identify opportunities to make them a reality.

Our culture encourages collaboration, innovation and opportunity, making Macquarie a dynamic and forward-thinking place to work.

Part of Macquarie’s purpose is building a better future. How are you doing that in your role?

The decision to consolidate the MAM wealth brands under Macquarie reflects the company’s dedication to providing institutions, financial advisors and their clients with a straightforward and compelling brand experience. Our ability to grow is anchored in our strong foundation and culture, which are complemented by the companies that have become a part of the Macquarie family along the journey, including Delaware Investments, Central Park Group, and Waddell & Reed. We are fortunate to have such a storied legacy to build upon and are excited to reach the final step in this effort.

The rebrand aims to simplify the client experience and reinforce Macquarie’s commitment to excellence in global investment capabilities and platform expertise, while delivering sustained, superior results over the long term.

We also have a dedicated team of distribution and product stakeholders across the country who are sharing our story. We're all thrilled to be on this journey together.