Mike Kelly
Co-President and Chief Investment Officer of Future Standard, an alternatives asset manager focused on middle-market private strategies, with a multi-decade career building and running alternative asset businesses.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h
Michael Kelly – Democratizing Access to the Middle Market at Future Standard (EP.473)
Mike Kelly, Co-President and CIO of Future Standard, has a rich history in alternative asset management, having worked with industry legends like Lee Cooperman. In this conversation, he dives into his journey from hedge funds to democratizing middle-market access for investors. He highlights lessons on transparency, client expectations, and the importance of adaptability in investing. Kelly also discusses the growth of Future Standard and the potential of alternatives in 401(k)s, emphasizing the need to educate investors on private market realities.
Feb 17, 2026 • 58min
The Next $10 Trillion Opportunity: Private Wealth Meets Private Markets - Mike Kelly - President and CIO of Future Standard
Mike Kelly, co-president and CIO of Future Standard and longtime alternatives investor, traces his path from Queens to building private wealth distribution at an $88B manager. He discusses how alternatives moved from endowments to individual investors. He explains Future Standard’s shift to internal strategies, the appeal of middle-market private deals, and why traditional 60/40 thinking may need rethinking.
