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...

Corey Hamlin is an Associate on the Investment Research team at FS Investments where he focuses on equity markets, data analysis, portfolio construction and macroeconomics to inform firm insights.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hamlin served as a Senior Analyst of Portfolio Management on the investment management team at Lincoln Financial Group. He is a graduate...

Daniel Wilk is an Executive Director and Client Portfolio Manager at FS Investments, where he is responsible for supporting investor diligence regarding Portfolio Advisors’ middle market private equity initiatives. He serves as a key resource for private equity across transaction types, including primaries and secondaries (both LP-led and GP-led), and direct equity co-investments. He also...

Meet FS Investments Alternative experts that never settle Explore our diverse offerings Meet FS Investments Alternative experts that never settle 30 years of leadership in private markets FS Investments is an alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering attractive returns across private equity, private credit and real estate. Following its 2023 acquisition of Portfolio Advisors, FS...

Stephen Tisdalle is Chief Marketing Officer for FS Investments. In this role, he is responsible for driving the Firm’s overall brand strategy and developing marketing and advertising programs to deepen client relationships and expand recognition of the FS Investments platform. Mr. Tisdalle is a global marketing leader with over 25 years of experience. He previously...

Lisa Opoku serves as Chief Operating Officer at FS Investments. Her responsibilities include oversight of the firm’s Operations, Technology, Infrastructure and Human Resources teams as well as collaborating with other Executive Committee members on high priority strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.  Lisa has over 30 years of financial services and legal...

Alan Flannigan is an Associate on the Investment Research team where he focuses on leveraged credit, private market secondaries and macroeconomics to inform firm insights. Prior to joining FS Investments, Mr. Flannigan served as a senior adviser to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities. He holds a BA in Economics from Lafayette College.

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...

Adam Clemens, CFA serves as Co-Head of the firm’s co-investment team. Adam joined Portfolio Advisors in 2010 and has been working in the private markets since 1985. Prior to joining Portfolio Advisors, he was the Co-Founder and President of New York Life Capital Partners (“NYLCAP”), the captive manager of alternative assets for New York Life...

Scott Higbee serves as Head of Strategic Client Development. Scott joined Portfolio Advisors in 2020 and has been working in the private markets since 2000. Prior to joining Portfolio Advisors, he was a Senior Managing Director at GoldPoint Partners where he led global capital raising for mid-market equity and credit strategies. Before that, he was...