Melissa Ahern

Melissa Ahern is the Regional Vice President and Senior Investment Consultant at Calamos Investments, based in San Rafael, California. In this capacity, she is responsible for advising institutional and intermediary clients throughout her region, providing expertise on Calamos' diverse suite of investment strategies and developing tailored solutions that align with clients’ long-term objectives. Her role involves educating advisors and investors on portfolio construction and market trends while supporting business development initiatives.

Melissa’s investment focus encompasses a range of asset classes, notably including alternative strategies, convertible securities, equity growth, and multi-asset solutions, which are core offerings at Calamos Investments. She regularly collaborates with wealth managers, RIAs, and institutional investors, providing insight on sector allocations, risk management, and incorporating innovative products within portfolios.

With more than two decades of industry experience, Melissa previously held regional leadership roles at Russell Investments and served as an Investment Management Consultant at Janus Capital Group. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Dominican University of California, and is recognized for her client-centric approach and deep understanding of complex investment vehicles. Melissa’s career is marked by consistent contributions to client education and strategic asset allocation within the investment management industry.