Chris Mears

Christopher Mears is a Partner at Grassi and the Financial Services Practice Leader. With over 35 years of experience, Christopher has deep expertise in asset management, including investment advisory, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, Business Development Companies (BDCs) and Fund of Funds (FoFs). Christopher has built his reputation as a trusted advisor and industry thought leader, providing strategic direction and operational excellence to enhance his clients’ success and drive organizational growth. He has expertise in audit, compliance and advisory services across complex financial, operational and tax landscapes and offers actionable insights on regulatory compliance, audit quality and operational efficiency in every client engagement. Before joining Grassi, Christopher was the Northeast Audit Asset Management Practice Leader at KPMG, where he spearheaded the strategic direction of the practice. In this role, he oversaw a team of over 1,000 professionals, demonstratin