Michael Humbert profile

Michael Humbert is a Portfolio Manager 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 obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and his MBA from the University of Connecticut.