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Melford Carter, Former GCM Grosvenor Principal and Denali Co-Founder, Joins Star Mountain Capital as Senior Advisor
NEW YORK, November 04, 2025--Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a specialized private investment firm focused on delivering systematic alpha and low market-correlated and tax-advantaged returns from the inefficient lower middle-market, is pleased to announce that Melford Carter has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Carter will leverage his deep expertise in private markets and business growth and his strategic relationships to support Star Mountain’s mission of generating long-
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