
Since 2017 | Incorporated 2025
Equity Research | Private Equity Valuations| Quantitative Analyses | Strategy Consulting

Gold Dust, Currier & Ives, NY,
1875
Founder Credentials
Mary Garland started her own consultancy in 2017, dba Mary Garland Projects, predominantly serving the political and real estate industries, and incorporated to create The Argilla Garland Group in 2025. She is also Co-founder and CEO of Matrix Mechanics; Echelon, a global macros algorithmic project (pre-seed).
In her free time, she is passionate about giving back to the community through philanthropy
Suffolk University Sawyer Business School
Master of Science in Finance, STEM-Designated, Jan 2026
​
​Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate, Mathematical Methods in Quantitative Finance, Aug 2025
​
Stanford University
Certificate, Introduction to Probability Management, June 2025
​
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Minor in Applied Legal Studies, Jan 2016

Notable Affiliations
Mary Garland is a member of the Society of Quantitative Analysts, an organization that seeks to "connect critical quantitative thinkers in the investment community by promoting practical applications of academically rigorous and innovative research".


2025, CFA Institute Research Challenge Participant

2025, Global Finance Conference, Acceptance of research paper for presentation

2025, Stanford University Online, Professional Certificate, Introduction to Probability Management

2025, Bloomberg Market Concepts

2025, Modeling Market Prices Using Stochastic Processes with Wolfram Language

2023, Wall Street Prep, National Registry of CPE, Cash Equities

2021, The CE Shop, Massachusetts 40-Hour Real Estate Licensure Course

2015, Charles Koch Institute Fellowship, Certified Public Policy Professional

Experience
Geographic Experience: New York City, NY / Miami, FL / Boston, MA
Firms: Greentree Capital & Asset Management, AGEM Property Group, Matrix Mechanics, Ziggurat Technologies
Industry Years (with some overlap): Finance and Accounting, 7 years | Public Policy & Political Communications, 8 years | Corporate Leadership and Strategy, 7 years | Start-ups & Fundraising, 3 years
​
With over a decade of cross-sector experience, Mary A. Garland brings a unique blend of expertise in finance, public policy, and sales and marketing leadership, combined with a competitive work ethic, skillset, and drive to succeed. She believes in the impact of hard work, passion, and extreme focus to achieve one's goals. Her career spans high-impact roles in private equity, fintech, quantitative research, public policy, and real estate, where she has structured multimillion-dollar deals, built predictive financial models, and driven strategic initiatives across institutional and startup settings. She has also led pro bono policy efforts to improve the fairness and transparency of financial markets for all participants. Mary has also led public affairs campaigns, successfully influencing healthcare legislation, and spearheaded go-to-market strategies and investor outreach for early-stage ventures. Her leadership is grounded in rigorous analytical training, industry certifications, and a passion for delivering actionable insights through data analytics, mathematics, financial policy, and client engagement.
Motif One Oil on Canvas Original Art, Artist Unknown, Rockport MA