Investment Analyst

Michael Humbert is an Investment Analyst on the Kestra Investment Management team. Before joining the team in January 2025, Michael was an Investment Strategist at Dimensional Fund Advisors, where he was a product specialist for the firm’s equity portfolios. He was responsible for communicating the firm’s investment philosophy and portfolio construction to clients, including individuals, advisors, institutions, and as a speaker at industry events.

 Prior to joining Dimensional Fund Advisors, Michael served as a portfolio manager at Starwood Capital, where he managed real estate investments of varying strategies. Michael was responsible for all aspects of portfolio management, including day-to-day fund management, cash flows, and the creation of key financial projections that informed strategic decision-making.

 Earlier in his career, Michael was a Senior Financial Analyst at First Reserve Corporation, focusing on the valuations of the company’s portfolio holdings and serving as a voting member of the firm’s Valuation Committee. Michael began his career at Blackstone, working as a Financial Analyst. Michael believes his blend of public and private investing experience has helped him develop a view on markets that is relevant to today’s environment.

 Michael obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and his MBA from the University of Connecticut. Free time is at a premium these days, as most of his weekend time is spent chasing his two children around the house. When they settle down, Michael enjoys sci-fi books, golf, and cooking a passable meal for his wife Katarina.