Speakers

Marley Hughes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Magnolia Hill Partners, a family office focused on high alpha opportunities in professional sports, commercial real estate, and private equity. With a career rooted in relationship-driven capital and deep expertise in alternative asset classes, Marley brings a trusted, institutional lens to high-barrier sectors traditionally reserved for the largest institutional investors.

Before launching Magnolia Hill, Marley worked alongside the early co-founders of Future Standard (formerly FS Investments), helping scale what is now a $90B+ alternative asset manager. There, he gained firsthand experience building investment platforms, structuring innovative products, and leading groundbreaking partnerships with firms such as GSO Blackstone and KKR.

Magnolia Hill owns and leads its sports investment focus through its sub-platform: Momentous Sports, investing in professional sports franchises and mixed-use districts designed to deliver high-yield, long-term returns.

A devoted husband and father, Marley resides in Winter Park, FL, with his wife, Amanda and their three beautiful children.