A prominent figure in the financial advisory world, Marti Murray, has recently joined Charles River Associates (CRA), a management consulting firm headquartered in Boston. Murray will serve as a senior consultant within CRA's finance practice based in New York. Her role involves offering specialized consulting and expert testimony services in corporate financial litigation. With over four decades of experience spanning various financial domains such as bankruptcy restructuring, distressed debt, investment advisory, and litigation support, Murray brings unparalleled expertise to the table. Previously leading her boutique consultancy, Murray Analytics, she also held significant positions at other prestigious firms.

Marti Murray’s extensive career showcases her deep involvement in multiple facets of the financial sector. Before affiliating with CRA, she managed Murray Analytics, focusing on financial advisory and valuation services. Earlier, between 1995 and 2008, she was at the helm of Murray Capital Management, a distressed debt manager that she later sold to Babson Capital Management, which is part of MassMutual. Her academic contributions are equally noteworthy, having served as an adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business from 2005 to 2013. Here, she imparted knowledge on subjects like bankruptcy, distressed debt investing, and equity analysis.

Throughout her professional journey, Murray has accumulated a wealth of experience working in top-tier financial institutions. She began her career holding high-ranking positions at Furman Selz and Oppenheimer & Co. Her educational background includes an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. Additionally, she holds certifications as both a fraud examiner and valuation analyst. These credentials further enhance her ability to provide comprehensive insights into complex financial matters.

CRA’s co-leader of the finance practice, Mukarram Attari, expressed enthusiasm about Murray joining the team, highlighting her exceptional track record in advising clients on issues related to financial distress, business valuation, solvency, and fraud. Established in 1965, CRA boasts over 1,000 consultants across more than 20 global offices. The firm specializes in areas including litigation, regulatory, financial, and management consulting. This strategic addition follows another recent hire, Christopher Palmer, who also joined CRA's finance practice as a senior consultant.

The integration of Marti Murray into CRA signifies a strengthening of their finance practice capabilities. Her expertise promises to elevate the firm's capacity to address intricate financial challenges faced by clients. As CRA continues expanding its roster of skilled professionals, it underscores its commitment to delivering superior service and innovative solutions in the competitive consulting landscape.