Expert Management

Dr. Carlos A. Picón (Senior Advisor)

Dr. Carlos Picón serves as Lead Art Advisor to CI Art Holdings, bringing decades of curatorial leadership, global art market insight, and institutional credibility to the firm’s investment strategy.

A longtime curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art—where he led major gallery projects and cross-department acquisitions—Dr. Picón is known for his discerning eye and ability to identify works with both cultural significance and market potential. His academic training at Oxford University and extensive network across museums, private collections, and dealers worldwide enable him to evaluate and reposition artworks across genres with rigor and vision.

Dr. Picón’s role at CI Art is central to ensuring that every acquisition is not only well-sourced but also expertly curated and strategically prepared for resale, contributing directly to the firm's ability to capture value in the art market.

David Beach (Principal, Crestmont Investments)

David M. Beach is an accomplished investment professional with a focus on corporate finance, specializing in energy, business products, business services, and technology. He founded Crestmont Investments in 2017, positioning the firm as a leading placement agent for select management teams seeking capital from family offices and private investors. Under his leadership, Crestmont has facilitated investments that contribute to a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. Beach has extensive experience in structuring and executing transactions that drive value creation, leveraging deep industry relationships and financial expertise. His strategic vision has been instrumental in the firm's success in advising and capitalizing on growth-stage companies.

Yani Beach (Principal, Managing Director)

Yani Beach attended Tulane University and later studied at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID). She is a key figure in CI Art Holdings LLC, bringing her expertise in art, design, and curation to the firm. Yani has contributed to *AD Pro*, Architectural Digest’s professional design network, and has collaborated in creating framed art collections for esteemed brands such as Tara Shaw (New Orleans) and Restoration Hardware. Additionally, she has worked as a freelance design consultant for elite Manhattan properties, advising on high-end interiors and art placement. Her experience bridges the worlds of fine art, curation, and luxury interiors, making her an integral part of the firm’s vision.

In addition, CI Art maintains active relationships with a global network of expert advisors, academics and prominent collectors.