Kara is a Director on the Investment Research team at FS Investments, where she leads research efforts on the corporate credit sector and helps develop strategic education on liquid alternatives. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University and has experience investing private credit funds and in public accounting. Kara is a...

Kevin Silva serves as Global Head of Institutional Business Development at FS Investments. In this role, he builds and manages institutional client relationships around the globe and explores new channels for institutional client development. Prior to joining FS Investments, Mr. Silva served as head of the Strategic Partners Group at MSD Partners, where he was...

Kirsten Pickens serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Distribution at FS Investments, where she oversees the firm’s National Accounts, Marketing, Investment Research and Fund Communications functions. Ms. Pickens was previously a Partner and Head of Distribution at Chiron Investment Management, the global multi-asset firm she helped launch in 2015 and which was acquired...

Education > Know your alternatives Know your alternativesTM There’s more to investing than the traditional 60/40 What are alternative investments? Alternative investments are assets that don’t fit into the traditional categories of stocks, bonds and cash but have proven to help enhance returns or diversify portfolios over time. They can include everything from hedge funds to...

Kyle Simpson serves as Executive Director, Corporate Business Development at FS Investments, where he focuses on distribution-related strategic projects and relationships.Over his more than ten years at FS Investments, Mr. Simpson has held roles in Sales strategy, Fintech strategy, Corporate Development and the Office of the CEO.  He is an active member of the Money Management...

Lara is Chief U.S. Economist and Managing Director on the Investment Research team at FS Investments, where she analyzes developments in the global and U.S. economy and financial markets. Her fresh take on macroeconomic issues helps to inform and develop the firm’s long-term views on the economy, investment trends and issues facing investors. Lara is committed...

On Wednesday, February 19, our Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame joined The Forum of Executive Women to moderate a fireside chat with the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Dr. Loretta Mester. The Forum of Executive Women is a membership organization of women leaders from the region. The Forum strives to...

Co-Head of Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame recently attended the Forbes/SHOOK Top Women Advisor Summit where Lara Rhame presented “Bright Spots and Stormy Skies: The Economic outlook in this unique business cycle.”

Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame spoke at Schwab IMPACT on how commercial real estate may offer key diversification in an impeding slowdown.