Ginevra Czech serves as Director of Client Value-Add Programs at FS Investments. In this role, Ginevra leads the strategy, development and execution of FS Thrive, a collection of interactive value-add programs intended for financial advisor teams and home offices. Prior to leading FS Thrive, Ms. Czech was Fulbright Scholar in Argentina with the U.S. Department...

Jason Cole serves as Executive Director and Head of Public Policy at FS Investments where he leads the firm’s public policy and government affairs efforts at the federal, state and local levels. Mr. Cole brings extensive experience in public policy development and advocacy, strategic communications, media relations, and political, issue and brand campaigns. Prior to...

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...

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...

Laura Sparks serves as Head of Corporate Engagement at FS Investments and President of the FS Foundation (the philanthropic arm of FS Investments). As Head of Corporate Engagement, she oversees and develops strategic approaches to several key functions of the business, including the firm’s global offices. She also carries leadership responsibilities across the firm’s shared...

Lisa Detwiler is the Managing Director, General Counsel of FS Investment Solutions, FS Investments’ wholly owned broker-dealer subsidiary, and the Chief Compliance Officer of FS Investments’ registered investment advisers. Prior to joining FS Investment Solutions, Ms. Detwiler served as Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon’s managed account business and General Counsel of Lockwood Advisors, a...