Alternative Investment Specialists

Regional Director

Michael J. Hutten

Santa Barbara, CA
805.705.6320

Michael J. Hutten
Executive Director

Mr. Hutten, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is the Executive Director for the western U.S. Mr. Hutten focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Mr. Hutten had worked for Hatteras Fund from 2006 to 2011. Prior to rejoining Hatteras, Mr. Hutten was a Client Advisor for JPMorgan Asset Management on the West Coast where he worked with RIAs and Family Offices. Mr. Hutten brings a broad understanding of alternative investments gained over the course of 19 years in the investment industry. Mr. Hutten has held roles at Santa Barbara Alpha Strategies (SBAS), the Gartmore Global Investments' Alternative Specialist Group and Montgomery Partners, the alternative investment division of Montgomery Asset Management. In addition, Mr. Hutten has also held sales and sales management roles for Scudder Weisel Capital, Alliance Capital and Robertson Stephens. Mr. Hutten received his BA in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.
 

Regional Associate

Michael W. McDonough

Raleigh, NC
866.388.6292

 

States

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Regional Director

Casey J. Brunner, CIMA

Milwaukee, WI
773.573.6500

Casey J. Brunner, CIMA
Regional Director

Mr. Brunner, based in Milwaukee, WI, is the Regional Director for the midwest U.S. Mr. Brunner focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Prior to joining Hatteras Funds, Mr. Brunner worked at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and Invesco, where he was a Regional Sales Director. While at MSIM, Mr. Brunner's primary focus was on portfolio construction with an emphasis on integrating alternative investments. Prior to joining MSIM, Mr. Brunner held roles in both investment banking and investment management. Mr. Brunner received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University and MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He has attained his Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) designation as well as his CIMA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
 

Regional Associate

Andrew D. Zimmerman, CFP

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin

Regional Director

Michael O. Kurz, CAIA, CIMA, CFP

Dallas, TX
972.839.5240

Michael O. Kurz, CAIA, CIMA, CFP
Regional Director

Mr. Kurz, based in Dallas, TX, is the Regional Director for the southwest U.S. Mr. Kurz focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers.Michael has a broad understanding of alternative investments and 15 years of investment experience. Prior to joining Hatteras Funds, he was a consultant for a Registered Investment Advisor with $4 billion in assets under management where he led business development efforts for structured products and alternative investments. As part of his role, he constructed multi-dimensional portfolios for high net worth investors and participated in investment due diligence visits to both Europe and India to research private equity strategies. Previous to this, Mr. Kurz held various positions as a Financial Advisor, Investment Specialist and Senior Planning Analyst. Mr. Kurz currently serves as the President of the North Texas Investment Management Consultants Association Chapter.
 

Regional Associate

Jonathan D. Lea

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Western Louisiana
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Utah

Regional Director

Michael F. Lee, Jr., CAIA

Raleigh, NC
919.402.6831

Michael F. Lee, Jr., CAIA
Regional Director

Michael Lee, based in Raleigh, NC, is the Regional Director for the southeast U.S. Mr. Lee focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Mr. Lee joined Hatteras in September 2009 as a Regional Associate and brings with him over 9 years of direct client experience. Mr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. He has also earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.
 

Regional Associate

Christopher L. Jordan

Raleigh, NC
866.388.6292

 

States

  • Alabama
  • District Of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Kentucky
  • Eastern Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia

Regional Director

Yuri Khalif

Huntingdon Valley, PA
215.859.8482

Yuri Khalif
Executive Director

Mr. Khalif, based in Pennsylvania, is the Executive Director for the northeast U.S. In this role Mr. Khalif focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Prior to joining Hatteras, Mr. Khalif was an Executive Director of JPMorgan Asset Management's Institutional Advisor Business. He brings a broad understanding of alternative investments gained over the course of 19 years in the investment industry. He has held roles at Deutsche Asset Management, Miller Anderson & Sherrerd, a division of Morgan Stanley and SEI Corporation. Mr. Khalif earned his MBA in Marketing and a BBA in Financial and International Business from Temple University.
 

Regional Associate

Robert S. Schwab

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • New York Metro
  • Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Western Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • West Virginia

Regional Director

Michael J. Hutten

Santa Barbara, CA
805.705.6320

Michael J. Hutten
Executive Director

Mr. Hutten, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is the Executive Director for the western U.S. Mr. Hutten focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Mr. Hutten had worked for Hatteras Fund from 2006 to 2011. Prior to rejoining Hatteras, Mr. Hutten was a Client Advisor for JPMorgan Asset Management on the West Coast where he worked with RIAs and Family Offices. Mr. Hutten brings a broad understanding of alternative investments gained over the course of 19 years in the investment industry. Mr. Hutten has held roles at Santa Barbara Alpha Strategies (SBAS), the Gartmore Global Investments' Alternative Specialist Group and Montgomery Partners, the alternative investment division of Montgomery Asset Management. In addition, Mr. Hutten has also held sales and sales management roles for Scudder Weisel Capital, Alliance Capital and Robertson Stephens. Mr. Hutten received his BA in Business Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.
 

Regional Associate

Michael W. McDonough

Raleigh, NC
866.388.6292

 

States

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Regional Director

Casey J. Brunner, CIMA

Milwaukee, WI
773.573.6500

Casey J. Brunner, CIMA
Regional Director

Mr. Brunner, based in Milwaukee, WI, is the Regional Director for the midwest U.S. Mr. Brunner focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Prior to joining Hatteras Funds, Mr. Brunner worked at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) and Invesco, where he was a Regional Sales Director. While at MSIM, Mr. Brunner's primary focus was on portfolio construction with an emphasis on integrating alternative investments. Prior to joining MSIM, Mr. Brunner held roles in both investment banking and investment management. Mr. Brunner received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University and MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He has attained his Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) designation as well as his CIMA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
 

Regional Associate

Andrew D. Zimmerman, CFP

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin

Regional Director

Michael O. Kurz, CAIA, CIMA, CFP

Dallas, TX
972.839.5240

Michael O. Kurz, CAIA, CIMA, CFP
Regional Director

Mr. Kurz, based in Dallas, TX, is the Regional Director for the southwest U.S. Mr. Kurz focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers.Michael has a broad understanding of alternative investments and 15 years of investment experience. Prior to joining Hatteras Funds, he was a consultant for a Registered Investment Advisor with $4 billion in assets under management where he led business development efforts for structured products and alternative investments. As part of his role, he constructed multi-dimensional portfolios for high net worth investors and participated in investment due diligence visits to both Europe and India to research private equity strategies. Previous to this, Mr. Kurz held various positions as a Financial Advisor, Investment Specialist and Senior Planning Analyst. Mr. Kurz currently serves as the President of the North Texas Investment Management Consultants Association Chapter.
 

Regional Associate

Jonathan D. Lea

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • Western Louisiana
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Utah

Regional Director

Michael F. Lee, Jr., CAIA

Raleigh, NC
919.402.6831

Michael F. Lee, Jr., CAIA
Regional Director

Michael Lee, based in Raleigh, NC, is the Regional Director for the southeast U.S. Mr. Lee focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Mr. Lee joined Hatteras in September 2009 as a Regional Associate and brings with him over 9 years of direct client experience. Mr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. He has also earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.
 

Regional Associate

Christopher L. Jordan

Raleigh, NC
866.388.6292

 

States

  • Alabama
  • District Of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Kentucky
  • Eastern Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia

Regional Director

Yuri Khalif

Huntingdon Valley, PA
215.859.8482

Yuri Khalif
Executive Director

Mr. Khalif, based in Pennsylvania, is the Executive Director for the northeast U.S. In this role Mr. Khalif focuses on business development and client relations, serving Investment Consultants, RIAs, and Broker/Dealers. Prior to joining Hatteras, Mr. Khalif was an Executive Director of JPMorgan Asset Management's Institutional Advisor Business. He brings a broad understanding of alternative investments gained over the course of 19 years in the investment industry. He has held roles at Deutsche Asset Management, Miller Anderson & Sherrerd, a division of Morgan Stanley and SEI Corporation. Mr. Khalif earned his MBA in Marketing and a BBA in Financial and International Business from Temple University.
 

Regional Associate

Robert S. Schwab

Raleigh, NC 866.388.6292

 

States

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • New York Metro
  • Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Western Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • West Virginia