Michael McClain

Alternative Investment Research Analyst and Due Diligence

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As Alternative Investment Research Analyst and Due Diligence for LPL Financial, Michael is responsible for liquid alternative due diligence and alternative investment implementation across LPL’s centrally managed platform. In this role, he develops LPL Research’s preferred alternative investments solutions and provides market insights on the industry. Michael is also a voting member on the LPL Research Strategic and Alternative Investment model committees. In the past, he has also covered LPL’s hedge fund and private equity platform.

Prior to joining LPL Financial

Michael was an analyst at BofA Global Capital Management and Boston Financial Investment Management.

Education & Achievements

BS in Financial Economics, Saint Anselm College

Chartered Financial Analyst®

Series 7 and 66 licenses.

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Taking a Look at Managed Futures

| Michael McClain

LPL Research summarizes the current positioning of the managed futures industry.

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A Deeper Look at Private Credit

| Michael McClain

LPL Research summarizes the asset-based lending space within private credit.

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Managed Futures Amid Geopolitical Risk

| Michael McClain

LPL Research explores how rising geopolitical tensions are challenging managed futures, with equity, commodity, bond, and currency positioning driving performance.

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Why Continuation Funds Matter to Investors

| Michael McClain

LPL Research explores how continuation funds work, why private equity managers use them, key risks for investors, and how these structures impact public markets.

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Potential 2026 Private Credit Risks

| Michael McClain

LPL Research outlines the main risks for Private Credit markets in 2026.

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2025 Alternatives Review: Strategy Performance

| Michael McClain

LPL explores how alternative investment strategies performed in 2025, from long/short equity to global macro, and what drove returns in a volatile market.

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