Preston Patton
About Preston Patton
Preston Patton serves as the Executive Director of Institutional Business Development at FS Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in institutional business development, having previously worked at Ovation Partners, Causeway Capital Management, Pacer Financial, Franklin Square Capital Partners, and Lord Abbett.
Current Role at FS Investments
Preston Patton serves as the Executive Director of Institutional Business Development at FS Investments. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing relationships with institutional clients, contributing to the firm's growth and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Ovation Partners
Prior to joining FS Investments, Preston Patton worked at Ovation Partners as Executive Director from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in this role, he was responsible for overseeing business development efforts and enhancing client relationships in Austin, Texas.
Career Background in Institutional Business Development
Preston Patton has extensive experience in institutional business development. He worked at Causeway Capital Management LLC as Director of Institutional Business Development from 2012 to 2014. Before that, he served as Regional Director at Pacer Financial from 2008 to 2012 and as Vice President at Franklin Square Capital Partners from 2014 to 2019.
Educational Background in Finance
Preston Patton studied at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, where he earned a degree in Finance. His studies spanned from 2000 to 2004, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
Early Career Experience
Preston Patton began his career as a Regional Consultant at Lord Abbett, where he worked for one year from 2006 to 2007. This role marked the start of his professional journey in the financial services industry.