Kelly Ann Winget is an accomplished alternative investments expert and the founder of Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), the first private equity firm founded and led by a millennial, openly LGBTQ+ woman. Kelly Ann has raised close to $1 billion in capital for startups, energy companies, manufacturing ventures, real estate, and other key emerging markets, including initiatives in Opportunity Zone Funds (OZF). She excels in managing diversified funds, combining smart tax strategies with community empowerment. 

A nationally recognized trailblazer, Kelly Ann has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, Business Insider, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and Yahoo! Finance, among other media outlets. She is also the author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags (May 2023) and a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist who has shared her expertise at events such as Alts Expo, Women’s Venture Summit, 1640 Society Family Office Forum, and Wealthy Women Summits. Kelly partners with the WOMO Foundation (Women & Money) on its mission to build a more inclusive and prosperous tomorrow in which diverse capital fuels diverse solutions. She is also a partner and speaker with Diversity Crew.

Kelly Ann is a passionate advocate for empowering others and creating positive change through various philanthropic and commercial ventures. Alongside her thought leadership in investment equity and inclusion, she also spearheads fundraising efforts for charities that support children and families, such as Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer, and causes aiding survivors of domestic violence. When not working, Kelly Ann enjoys traveling with her wife, spending time with family, and cuddling with her three big dogs.