Alternative investment manager Star Mountain Capital announced Thursday that it had named William J. Kelly, the former CEO of the CAIA Association, as a senior adviser.
Kelly will contribute to Star Mountain’s investor relations, portfolio governance, educational initiatives and thought leadership while the firm scales its alternative investing platform, according to a statement from the firm.
“Bill is a respected voice in the industry with a career focused on raising standards and improving outcomes for investors,” said Brett Hickey, Star Mountain’s founder and CEO, in a statement. “His experience in growing mission-driven organizations and advancing best practices across the alternative investments space will bring meaningful insights to our firm and stakeholders.”
Kelly served as CEO of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association between January 2014 and December 2024. Kelly had previously served as the CEO of Robeco Investment Management and of Boston Partners Asset Management.
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Star Mountain Capital manages $4 billion in assets across two core strategies: direct investments, made through debt and equity capital in the lower-middle market; and secondary investments. In June, the firm appointed Curtis Glover as CIO.
“Star Mountain is a mission-driven firm, built on values that mirror my own, including integrity, education, and long-term alignment with stakeholders,” Kelly said in a statement. “I am excited to support the continued growth of this exceptional team and platform.”
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