![smcconnell_v2.jpg Scott McConnell](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/ares_importer/images/smcconnell_v2.jpg?itok=wVMScOE7)
Mr. McConnell is a Partner and Head Consultant Relations for North America in the Ares Global Client Solutions Group. Prior to joining Ares in 2007, Mr. McConnell was a Manager in the Centralized Interest Rate Risk Group at IndyMac Bancorp, Inc. Previously, Mr. McConnell was a Senior Associate in the Audit practice at KPMG, LLP, where he focused on the banking and financial services industry. Mr. McConnell holds a B.S., cum laude, from Loyola Marymount University in Accounting. He also holds a B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in Information Systems and Quantitative Management. Mr. McConnell holds a CPA license (inactive) and is a CFA® charterholder.