IQ- G Partners takes partnership positions and conducts consulting advisory services into unique alpha generating asset classes together with global institutional allocators. IQ-G Partners was founded by Charles S. Lazar, who became the firm's Chairman. Charles was most recently a Managing Director at Wilshire Consulting International, heading up the push with institutional clients in markets outside the US domestic market. Wilshire is a diversified global financial services firm that serves in excess of 500 organizations in more than 20 countries, with combined assets under advisory exceeding $7 trillion (as of 12/31/10 based on data published in 12/26, 2011 issue of Pension and Investments). Prior to this, Charles held senior management positions in such firms as Morgan Stanley, Refco, and Merrill Lynch. Strategic Partnerships: Van Biema Partners Mariner Investment Group