Goldman Sachs announced that Sara Naison-Tarajano has been appointed as Head of Goldman Sachs Ayco, the firm’s company-sponsored financial planning and wealth management business, overseeing approximately $26 billion in assets under management. She succeeds David Fox, who is retiring from the firm after a long tenure.
In her new role, Naison-Tarajano will lead Ayco’s efforts to deliver comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to corporate executives, employees, and individual clients. The business is a core component of Goldman Sachs’ broader wealth management platform and plays a strategic role in serving workplace clients at scale.
Naison-Tarajano will also continue in her position as Global Head of the Goldman Partner Office, reflecting her ongoing leadership responsibilities within the firm. Her appointment highlights Goldman Sachs’ continued focus on expanding its wealth management capabilities and deepening its relationships with corporate clients through integrated financial wellness offerings.
A 27-year veteran of Goldman Sachs, Naison-Tarajano most recently served as Global Head of Private Wealth Management Capital Markets and Global Head of Goldman Sachs Apex, the firm’s dedicated family office business. In those roles, she worked closely with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, providing access to capital markets solutions and tailored investment strategies.
She joined Goldman Sachs in 1999 as an analyst in the Investment Banking Division and has since built a long-standing career across multiple leadership roles within the organization. She was named managing director in 2012 and elevated to partner in 2020, underscoring her significant contributions to the firm over more than two decades.
Goldman Sachs Ayco is a leading provider of company-sponsored financial planning and wealth management services, partnering with hundreds of corporations, including more than half of the Fortune 100. The business offers a wide range of services, including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and estate coordination, helping clients manage and optimize their financial lives.
Founded in 1971, Ayco was acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2003 and has since become a central pillar of the firm’s workplace financial planning strategy. The business focuses on delivering financial wellness programs and executive counseling services through a team of experienced professionals, supporting both corporate partners and their employees.
