Hedge-Fund Stars Are Making So Much Now That They Are Hiring Agents
1. Ryan Walsh launched talent agency Laurel Lake Advisors for investment professionals. 2. The agency secured $180 million in portfolio manager deals for clients. 3. Competition for talent in hedge funds is driving high compensation and bidding wars. 4. Negotiation complexities in hedge-fund contracts are a focus for Walsh's firm. 5. The outlet for talent agencies may diminish if hedge funds perform poorly.