Angel Oak Capital Advisors (Angel Oak), an investment management firm specialising in value-driven structured credit, has appointed Abhi Kane as managing director and alternative investment strategist. Kane’s primary focus will be supporting Angel Oak’s portfolio managers and expanding the firm’s alternative investment strategies, both public and private, to a broader range of investors.
Working from the New York City office, Kane will service family offices, wealth management platforms and other institutional investors to ensure they have the optimal solutions for their alternative investment needs. As a specialist in alternative investments, Kane brings a wealth of experience and knowledge critical to helping Angel Oak grow its presence in this area.
“We are thrilled to have Abhi join the team and add so much expertise within the alternative investment space,” says Angel Oak managing director and chief portfolio strategist David Wells. “As Angel Oak works toward developing and enhancing products that offer alternative sources of income, we’re confident Abhi is the right person to support driving that growth and to ultimately deliver value for our clients and investors.”
Angel Oak’s suite of alternative investment strategies has grown to more than USD2 billion in assets under management. The firm plans to bring these strategies to the forefront and provide a greater range of products to meet investor needs.
“Having watched Angel Oak’s presence grow over the years, I am excited to add to that momentum,” says Kane. “I’ve dedicated my career to working with clients, portfolio managers and strategists to deliver alternative investment solutions suited to any investor’s needs, and I can’t wait to offer my assistance to our portfolio managers in the field and office.”
“Angel Oak is making a focused effort to grow the alternative side of the business, and we plan to leverage Abhi’s unique skill set to open new doors,” explained Angel Oak’s chief operating officer David Silvera. “He is extremely knowledgeable about how these products can complement an investor’s portfolio, and we look forward to seeing that knowledge inform the growth of our product suite.”
Before joining Angel Oak, Kane served as the managing director and head of investment research at SkyBridge Capital. His responsibilities ranged from managing a team of investment analysts to sourcing managers and conducting research and due diligence on a number of hedge fund strategies. Kane also served as an investment analyst at Citigroup Alternative Investments. Kane is a CAIA charterholder and holds Series 7 and 63 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses, along with the Series 3 NFA license.
