Granite Harbor Advisors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2025
Granite Harbor Advisors Welcomes Derek Taylor to Lead New Private Markets Vertical
Houston, Texas — Wednesday, October 8, 2025 — Granite Harbor Advisors, an independent Registered Investment Adviser with more than $600 million in assets under management, today announced the appointment of Derek Taylor as Managing Partner to launch Granite Harbor Capital—a forthcoming vertical that will expand the firm’s wealth platform into diversified private investments.
Granite Harbor Capital will provide clients and qualified outside investors with institutional-quality access to commercial real estate, private equity, and private credit opportunities, complementing Granite Harbor Advisors’ established tailored planning, wealth management, life insurance and estate planning services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Derek Taylor as Managing Partner of Granite Harbor Advisors,” said Brian Sak, Managing Partner of Granite Harbor Advisors. “Derek brings a national reputation, a deep operator’s perspective, and a distinguished legal background that uniquely position him to lead this vertical. His appointment marks a pivotal moment in Granite Harbor’s growth and our ability to deliver curated private-market opportunities to our clients.”
A National Presence in Private Markets
Taylor is recognized nationally for his work in private investments and active operating company leadership, as well as his prior distinguished legal career as a transactional partner. He will spearhead the opening of a Milwaukee-area office to anchor Granite Harbor’s Midwest presence, bolster its existing equity raise platforms, and coordinate deal sourcing and diligence nationally.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Derek join our team,” said Nick Brown, Managing Partner of Granite Harbor Advisors. “His depth of experience in private markets and his national network perfectly complement our existing capabilities and position Granite Harbor to deliver even more value to our clients as we enter this next phase of growth.”
First Fund Coming
Later this year, Granite Harbor Capital will introduce The Mariner Fund, an opportunity fund designed to provide streamlined access to a curated portfolio of private-market deals. The fund underscores Granite Harbor’s commitment to giving high-net-worth clients and qualified investors a more efficient, transparent way to participate in alternative investments alongside trusted advisory guidance and tailored financial planning.
“Granite Harbor Capital represents a new frontier for the firm, one that combines institutional-level private-market access with a well-established advisory model,” Taylor said. “I am honored to join Granite Harbor Advisors and excited to launch the Mariner Fund later this year as the first step in building a best-in-class platform for our clients and partners.”
About Granite Harbor Advisors
Granite Harbor Advisors is an independent Registered Investment Adviser headquartered in Houston, Texas, providing fiduciary-level financial planning, asset management, and insurance and estate planning to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Through Granite Harbor Capital, the firm extends its platform into diversified private investments with institutional-quality underwriting and national reach.
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