Matthew Cortina

Senior Alternative Credit Specialist


Matt Cortina is a senior alternative specialist for First Eagle Investments. Prior to joining First Eagle in October 2022, Matt was regional vice president at CION/Ares Management, a private credit firm specializing in interval funds and business development companies. He has more than 10 years of experience in the alternatives industry helping to educate advisors on the benefits of REITs, private credit, impact investments and energy funds. He earned a BA in economics from Trinity College, holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation and is a member of the CAIA Association.