Michael Zinkand

Michael Zinkand is a Senior Vice President and Private Markets Strategist at Future Standard. In this role he provides guidance and expertise to improve client experiences and outcomes. Mr. Zinkand is primarily responsible for educating clients on the firm’s  investment solutions, market views and portfolio construction. He is also involved in strategic initiatives with the investment management team to best position the firm’s offerings.

Mr. Zinkand has over 20 years of experience in investment research, investment oversight and sales support. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a Portfolio Specialist with Hartford Funds, where he provided fund insight, macro perspective and asset allocation recommendations.

Prior to this, he was a Portfolio Specialist with AMG Funds (formerly Managers Investment Group), where he covered a select group of mutual funds and separate accounts while providing product and sales support to the broader organization. He was also a member of the Investment Committee that oversaw the firm’s mutual fund lineup and asset allocation solutions.

Mr. Zinkand received his BS in Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of both the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Philadelphia.

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