About Bayview Advisors

Financial leadership.
Personal accountability.

Bayview Advisors works alongside business owners and leadership teams to bring clarity, structure and executive financial perspective to important decisions.

Our Approach

A strategic partner, not simply an outside consultant.

Our role extends beyond reporting and analysis. We help leaders understand what the numbers mean, determine what matters most and translate financial insight into practical action.

Every organization faces unique challenges and opportunities. Our collaborative approach is designed to provide executive-level financial leadership, operational insight, and strategic guidance that helps businesses grow with confidence and resilience.

Our Team

Experienced leaders.
Committed partners.

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Chris Chung, CPA

Founder & Managing Director

Chris Chung is the Founder and Managing Director of Bayview Advisors LLC, a fractional COO/CFO/CCO firm dedicated to helping alternative asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds, family offices, wealth management and fintech firms navigate operational and non-investment challenges. He brings over 25 years of hands-on leadership experience across the full spectrum of alternative investments.

Prior to founding Bayview, Chris served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Aragon Global Management LP, a global long/short equity advisor with three offices across two countries. He also served as a Cayman director on the Board of Directors for Aragon Offshore Fund Ltd. Earlier in his career he held the combined role of COO, CFO and CCO at Quantix Commodities LP, Tower Road Capital LP, Pagoda Asset Management LP and TriOaks Capital Management LP — collectively spanning equity, credit, commodity and futures strategies.

Chris spent nine years as Senior Controller in the Finance & Operations Group at Viking Global Investors LP, one of the most respected long/short equity firms globally. His early career included roles at Zephyr Management LP, a private equity firm focused on emerging markets, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he audited alternative investment funds.

Chris is an active voice in the alternative funds industry, regularly attending and speaking at industry conferences and webinars. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York, a registered Cayman Islands director, and a volunteer firefighter and NYS EMT in his community.

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Michael Krieger

Manager

Michael Krieger is a Manager at Bayview Advisors, joining the firm in September 2026. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, with deep expertise in fund accounting, administration, and operations across hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital.

Prior to joining Bayview, Michael spent 12 years as Fund Accounting Manager at Essential Fund Services, where he oversaw the fund accounting and administration team. Before that, he held fund accounting positions with Citi Hedge Fund Services, J.P Morgan Private Equity Fund Services, and Bessemer Trust.

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Susan DeCanio

Operations Leadership

Susan DeCanio oversees Bayview Advisors' outsourced management company operations, managing day-to-day workflows, fund launches, project coordination and trade reconciliations. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, she is recognized for her steady leadership, sharp problem-solving skills and ability to keep complex operations running smoothly under pressure.

Before joining Bayview, Susan spent 28 years at Sierra Global Management LLC as Director of Trade Operations, where she developed deep expertise in operational management and trade support. She began her career at Capital Investments International, a broker-dealer, where she built a strong foundation in finance and operations.

Susan takes pride in building efficient processes, developing strong teams and contributing to the long-term success of every organization she serves.

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Carl Casler

Senior Advisor

Carl Casler is a Senior Advisor at Bayview Advisors, bringing more than three decades of experience across leading hedge funds and family offices. He has served as Founding Partner and C-level executive at several highly regarded investment organizations, including Tiger Management, Viking Global Investors, Saba Capital Management, Two Creeks Capital Management, and a $1 billion+ single-family office.

Carl's experience spans the full investment management enterprise — encompassing finance and accounting, fund operations, marketing and investor relations, risk management, compliance, tax, audit, investor reporting, technology, human resources, compensation, banking and brokerage relationships, and strategic initiatives.

He brings a rare combination of CFO expertise, investment firm operating experience, institutional perspective, and entrepreneurial judgment. Carl is particularly well suited to advising managers navigating critical inflection points — whether launching or scaling a fund, institutionalizing operations, evaluating service providers, strengthening controls and risk infrastructure, optimizing the finance function, or preparing for institutional capital.

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Noah Rubin

Analyst

Noah Rubin is an Analyst at Bayview Advisors, joining the firm in September 2026. He is a recent graduate of Elon University in North Carolina where he graduated with both his bachelor's in finance and master's in business analytics in 4 years.

Prior to joining Bayview, Noah served as a Reinsurance Broker Intern at Acrisure Re in New York City, a Student Managed Portfolio Analyst for Elon University, and a Business Analytics Intern at Cone Health.

Noah brings reinsurance, healthcare analytics, and portfolio analysis experience to Bayview's team of professionals. He also is a volunteer fire fighter for the Manhasset Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department serving his community.

What Defines Us

Institutional precision. Personal service.

Bayview combines rigorous financial discipline with responsive, relationship-driven service. Every engagement is designed around the realities of the business and the priorities of its leadership.

Senior-Level Expertise

Experienced financial leadership aligned with executive priorities.

Clear Communication

Financial information presented in a practical, decision-ready format.

Accountable Partnership

Hands-on support built around trust and follow-through.

Long-Term Perspective

Recommendations shaped around sustainable enterprise value.

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