Michael Kutsaya
Head of Trading at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
About
Michael Kutsaya is the Head of Trading at Steward Partners, based in Warminster, PA. In this role, he oversees trading operations and execution strategy, focusing on ensuring efficient portfolio management and compliance for the firm’s investment advisory clients. His responsibilities emphasize equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes across retail and institutional client portfolios.
Michael brings more than two decades of financial industry experience, including leadership roles as Director of Trading and Director of Operations at Brinker Capital. At Brinker Capital, he developed expertise in trade execution, portfolio risk management, and operational process improvements for diverse investment strategies and products. His track record includes optimizing trading systems and implementing best practices in multi-asset class portfolio construction and management.
He holds a business degree from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Michael is recognized for his contributions to advancing trading technology and operational standards in the asset management sector, particularly within investment advisory and wealth management firms targeting equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Partners | Head of Trading | Oct 2023 to Present | Dynamic and results-oriented Trading Executive with 20+ years of leadership in broker-dealer and RIA environments, including direct oversight of centralized trading desks managing $30B+ in assets. Pro... |
| Brinker Capital | Director of Trading | Jan 2012 to Present | Provide executive-level leadership with full P&L accountability for a 9-person trading desk that processes over $12B in trade annually for the investment management company. Held responsibility for te... |
| Brinker Capital | Director of Operation | May 2002 to Dec 2011 | — |
| Lazard Asset Management | Manager of Fixed Income Trade Support | Jan 1996 to Jan 1999 | — |
Education
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
1989 — 1994
High School
1985 — 1989
Skills & Expertise
Others at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Suffolk, VA , United States |
 | Associate | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
 | Vice President, Wealth and Portfolio Specialist | Bossier City, LA , United States |
 | Partner, Vice President, and Wealth and Portfolio Specialist | Manchester, NH , United States |
M Michael Carilli | Vice President - Wealth and Portfolio Specialist | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Vice President, Wealth and Portfolio Specialist | Bossier City, LA , United States |
 | Vice President, Partner and Wealth and Portfolio Specialist | Washington, DC , United States |
 | Senior Associate | Morris Plains, NJ , United States |
 | Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
L Linda Rozycki | Vice President, Partner and Portfolio Management Analyst | Florham Park, NJ , United States |
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