La Jolla, CA-based Altegris, the alternative investments provider, has expanded its team of sales and consulting professionals, appointing Valentina Glaviano to the newly-created role of director of distribution strategy, while Christopher McCool joins as vice president and New England regional director.

Glaviano has 25 years of experience in distribution strategy and management, business development, marketing and product development. Most recently, she was managing director and head of ETF and tradeable funds distribution for Guggenheim Investments.

Meanwhile, McCool was most recently director of sales with Bennett Group Financial Services in Boston. Prior to that, he held positions with Eaton Vance Distributors and Fidelity Investments.

The Altegris companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Genworth Financial. They include: Altegris Investments, Altegris Advisors, Altegris Funds and Altegris Clearing Solutions. Altegris currently has some $3.27 billion in client assets.