Meet the team

Specialized expertise. One disciplined process.

Experienced advisors supporting valuation, operations, servicing and legal execution across complex music-rights transactions.

Extended team

Depth where every transaction demands it.

Global Royalty Investment Group is supported by an extended team with experience in catalog strategy, operations, rights servicing, legal counsel and entertainment transactions.

Keith Ridenhour

Senior Music Advisor

A veteran songwriter, producer and studio owner with experience across pop, rock and country. Based in Nashville and South Florida, his credits span major-label releases, film and television placements, and collaborations with leading artists and publishers.

Stephen Liu

Partner, Operations

An entrepreneur, builder and operator with more than 30 years of experience across media, technology and investment, including work in digital vision, mergers and acquisitions, and the development of global platforms.

Charlie D’Atri

Managing Director, Servicing

A music executive with more than three decades of experience in catalog operations, music-rights management and artist management, including leadership roles at Disney, Columbia Records and Def Jam.

David Fritz

Outside Legal Counsel

A seasoned attorney and dealmaker with more than 30 years advising artists and entertainment businesses, representing notable talent and overseeing more than $300 million in catalog transactions.

Why this team matters

Specialists mapped to transaction demands.

The extended team adds relevant judgment where an opportunity requires it—without adding layers merely for appearance.

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Music industry experience

Repertoire, creator and market perspective

02

Transaction operations

Coordination, execution and decision discipline

03

Rights administration

Catalog servicing and operational knowledge

04

Legal & documentation

Counsel for structure, diligence and closing