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Elizabeth Crain is the Chief Operating Officer and a co-founder of Moelis & Company, a well-known investment bank. She has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking and private equity, starting her career at Merrill Lynch back in...

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Elizabeth Crain

Founder and Ex-CEO of Moelis & Company

Education

B.S. from Arizona State University, M.B.A. from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Investment Banking

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

January 1, 1988 - 37 years ago

CEO of Moelis & Company for

16 years 8 months (Jan 2007 - Sep 2023)

Previous Experience

UBS, Managing Director

Holdings

See how much did Elizabeth Crain make over time.

Elizabeth Crain has actively traded stocks in the past few years, indicating a strong involvement in her own financial portfolio. In 2020, there was a noticeable spike in her trading activity, with over $2.5 million in stock transactions in several...

Mar 11, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$11.41M

MC

$11.41M

279,534 MC shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Elizabeth Crain didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MC279,534 shares worth $8.18M.
This is -28.34% and $3.23M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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$537.34K

MC at $48.08/share

Jul 31, 2023

Sale

MC

$438.22K

MC at $42.06/share

Feb 22, 2023

Sale

MC

$329.56K

MC at $47.08/share

May 31, 2022

Sale

MC

$317.44K

MC at $44.61/share

May 25, 2022

Sale

MC

$553.99K

MC at $47.12/share

Feb 22, 2022

Sale

MC

$388.08K

MC at $58.00/share

Mar 18, 2021

Sale

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$752.85K

MC at $56.25/share

Mar 15, 2021

Sale

MC

$760.00K

MC at $38.00/share

Oct 8, 2020

Sale

MC

$1.25M

MC at $35.67/share

Sep 30, 2020

Sale

MC

$170.50K

MC at $34.10/share

Sep 18, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

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In 2023, Elizabeth Crain received a total compensation package of $7,878,846, which underscores her importance to Moelis & Company. This figure comprises a $400,000 base salary, a cash bonus of $30,500, and substantial vested stock worth $4.78 million from restricted stock units (RSUs) that vested this year. This represents an increase from her 2022 compensation, where she received $433,150. In 2021, her total compensation had spiked dramatically to $4 million, largely due to significant performance bonuses. Elizabeth’s compensation is largely tied to her performance and the overall success of the firm, reflecting a philosophy that aims to align the interests of leadership with those of the company and its stakeholders. Her pay structure emphasizes cash bonuses and stock awards to foster long-term growth and retention.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$5.23M

Salary

$400.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to align the interests of named executive officers with the long-term interests of the Firm and its shareholders, focusing on performance and retention.

Bonus

$30.50K

Board Justification

Annual cash bonus paid for performance in 2023, paid in February 2024 to enable 401(k) contributions.

Other

$9.90K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to the 401(k) plan and tax-related interest payments.

Restricted Stock

$4.79M(113.77K RSU)

Board Justification

RSUs that vested in 2023, with a total value realized of $4,785,131.

Performance Metrics

Firmwide performance, including execution of strategic initiatives and financial performance, was a significant factor in determining compensation.

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