Mr. Yelverton is a member of the Investment Management team, involved with manager selection, portfolio construction, fund due diligence, and all subsequent monitoring processes. In addition, Mr. Yelverton is engaged in all levels of client service at Tiedemann Trust.

Prior to joining Tiedemann Trust Company, Michael worked for The Hennessee Group LLC, a New York based hedge fund advisory firm. While with the Hennessee Group Michael was primarily responsible for individual hedge fund manager due diligence, client relationships, manager research and client portfolio construction. Prior to joining the Hennessee Group, Michael worked with Commerzbank AG's Alternative Investment Strategies Group in their New York office. While with Commerzbank Michael's responsibilities included conducting individual fund manager due diligence and research for the investment bank's Fund of Fund products.

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, and has pursued graduate studies in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking at New York University.