About
Michael Kenney is the Head Trader at Family Management Corporation, based in New York, NY, where he oversees the execution and management of all trading activities across multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments. With over two decades of experience, his expertise spans risk management, execution strategy, and market liquidity, supporting the firm's mission to both grow and preserve client wealth in varying market conditions.
Before joining Family Management Corporation in 2018, Michael served as Vice President, Equity Trading at C.L. King & Associates for over thirteen years, focusing on the execution of equity trades for institutional clients, and as a Listed Equities Trader at Needham & Company, where he specialized in order flow and block trading in domestic equities. His professional background reflects deep experience in U.S. equities, with additional exposure to fixed income and alternative investment products demanded by high-net-worth and institutional clients.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from New York University and an additional degree in Jazz Performance from the University of North Florida. He is recognized for a disciplined and adaptive trading approach, supporting multi-generational family clients by leveraging comprehensive sector expertise and advanced market knowledge.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Management Corporation | Head Trader | Aug 2018 to Present | Family Management Corporation is a New York-based registered investment advisor serving high net worth individual investors, families, and not-for-profit organizations. Established in 1989 by principa... |
| C.L. King & Associates | Vice President, Equity Trading | Feb 2005 to Aug 2018 | *NASDAQ market maker in over 50 names across multiple verticals including Consumer Cyclical, Business Services, Industrial and Special Situations with a focus on providing best execution and liquidit... |
| Needham & Company | Listed Equities Trader | May 2000 to Feb 2005 | *Listed equity block trading |
| Self Employed | Jazz Musician | Jan 1995 to Jan 2000 | Small ensemble independent Jazz artist. |
Education
New York University
Bachelors, Economics
2009 — 2013
University of North Florida
Jazz Performance
1998 — 2000
St Joseph academy
1996 — 1998
Others at Family Management Corp. (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Associate | New York, NY , United States |
 | Chief Investment Officer | Chapel Hill, NC , United States |
 | Associate | Bedford, NY , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Raleigh, NC , United States |