Kelli Cullinane

Kelli joined Next Legacy in 2009 and as Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer, she manages all aspects of the firm’s operations including financial reporting, investment operational due diligence, human resources, and IT infrastructure. She leads the day-to-day operations and financial management and reporting process, along with back-office operations. As Chief Compliance Officer, Kelli ensures Next Legacy is in compliance with standards set by the Registered Investment Advisers Act. Kelli is a member of the exclusive Society of Kauffman Fellows, the premier leadership organization for the venture capital industry. Kelli joined Next Legacy 15 years ago from HRJ Capital, a fund of funds with over $2B in assets under management. At HRJ, Kelli focused on all aspects of thirteen multi-asset-class funds. She began her career as an auditor with Ernst & Young, serving primarily financial services clients in Chicago and information technology companies throughout Silicon Valley. Kelli is a certified public accountant and earned her B.A. in Economics and her master’s degree in accounting from the University of Michigan.