About Mere Point Advisors, LLC
Guided by experience and driven by partnership to support meaningful advancement.
A Sophisticated Approach to Growth & Investment Access
At Mere Point Advisors, LLC, we represent a sophisticated approach to alternative investments and capital introduction services-based in New England and serving clients across global markets. Our mission is to accelerate strategic growth for alternative investment managers and emerging businesses through aligned advisory relationships and smart capital pathways.
Meet Robert Hargraves, Founder & Managing Partner
Robert (Bob) Hargraves connects innovative investment ideas with leading global investors, specializing in capital formation for alternative managers and growth-stage companies. A veteran financial services executive, he has built his career at the intersection of institutional strategy and investor relationships.
A Career Shaped by Institutional Leadership
Before founding Mere Point Advisors, LLC, Bob spent over 25 years in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and the Royal Bank of Scotland, beginning in New York in fixed income and derivatives sales and trading. He later advanced into senior client coverage roles, managing strategic relationships with major institutional clients across Canada and Boston, including money managers, banks, insurance firms, and hedge funds.
Global Advisory Experience & Professional Credentials
Since 2015, he has advised emerging investment management firms globally, with capabilities spanning portfolio strategy communication, institutional capital raising, and business development initiatives throughout North America, Europe, and the GCC. Bob holds a degree in economics from the University of New Hampshire, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and resides in Brunswick, Maine.
Decades of Distinguished Financial Markets Leadership
Drawing on more than three decades of institutional sales, investment banking, and alternative investment expertise, Mere Point Advisors, LLC delivers advisory support shaped around each client’s objectives and market position. Our background enables a refined understanding of strategic development, capital formation requirements, and the importance of disciplined, senior-level involvement.
Expertise That Drives Differentiated Performance
Our experience spans hedge fund operations, convexity and derivatives strategy, alpha generation techniques, and options-based portfolio construction. We understand the complexities of global macro frameworks and long-tail return strategies that support differentiated performance.
Global Reach, Trusted Relationships
Through longstanding industry relationships—spanning major global investors, specialized regional allocators, and leading institutional asset owners—we maintain a robust platform for capital introduction and strategic alignment. These connections extend across marquee asset management organizations and respected investment networks throughout the GCC.
Our Investment Excellence
Our commitment to excellence in alternative investment advisory services stems from decades of proven success in connecting visionary managers-connect with us to explore the possibilities.