Pat McHugh

Pat McHugh is Managing Director and Head of Investments at Constellation Wealth Capital. In this leadership role, he leads the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of structured minority investments in wealth management firms, and serves on the CWC Investment Committee.

Previously, Pat held senior investment roles at Emigrant Partners, where he focused on wealth management platform investments, and Wafra, engaging in GP-stakes and seeding strategies, and began his career consulting for the industry at Casey Quirk (Deloitte). A Yale-educated economist, he brings deep sector expertise and analytical rigor to his leadership within the firm.

Since Constellation Wealth Capital closed its inaugural $1 billion fund in December 2024, Pat has been at the forefront of its investment strategy to back high-growth, independent advisory firms. His commitment to thoughtful deal structuring and long-term partner relationships reflects his vision of supporting private RIA evolution in a competitive wealth landscape. In 2024, he was recognized as “Recruiter of the Month” for his role in sourcing and advising on strategic talent moves within the advisor community.