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UCITS & AIFMD for US Managers
November 4th, 2026
NYC, USA

Michael Warlan
Head of Global Trading and Operations at Third Avenue Management

Profile

Mr. Warlan is a Managing Director and Head of Trading and Operations, where he is responsible for the execution and implementation of investments across all Third Avenue portfolios. Mr. Warlan also leads the Operating Committee, which oversees the daily business operations of the Firm including all functions, activities, and procedures not related to investing.

Mr. Warlan joined Third Avenue and its affiliates in 1998, focusing on Institutional Sales and Trading. In 2001, he joined the equity trading desk where he developed the Firm’s trading infrastructure and expanded access across global markets. Subsequently, Mr. Warlan took over the leadership of Third Avenue’s Global Trading Desk, as well as responsibilities for designing and implementing the Firm’s business strategies, plans, and procedures.

Mr. Warlan holds an M.S. in Banking and Financial Services Management from Boston University and a B.A. in Government from St. Lawrence University. He is a CFA© Charterholder, a CAIA Charterholder, and a member of the CFA Society of New York.

Agenda Sessions

  • Using a 3rd Party ManCo for efficient European access

    3:20pm