Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) is a registered investment
advisor with the SEC and was founded in 1982 to provide insurance companies with both
the expertise of an independent investment advisor and the practical knowledge of the
regulatory and competitive environment in which insurance companies operate. Over
nearly three decades, we have built an organization dedicated to meeting insurance
company investment management needs with expertise in fixed income investing,
accounting, tax modeling, asset/liability matching and other insurance-related disciplines.
As of December 31, 2019, we managed $27.9 billion in assets for 115 insurance company
clients, across all segments of the industry. Of total AUM, less than 1.0% is related to a
single private wealth management client.
At AAM, we understand that investing successfully for insurance companies requires not
just a firm grasp of market opportunities, but also a knowledge of the unique parameters,
guidelines, regulatory considerations and risk constraints for each client. Rather than a
one-size-fits-all investment strategy, at AAM we work with investors to construct
customized multi-sector fixed-income portfolios that fit each company’s objectives and
its requirements for yield, total return, risk and tax exposure.
We pursue this customized approach by offering the following fixed-income investment
strategies.
Core Bond – Core bond offers insurers a broadly diversified investment grade portfolio
that emphasizes stable income, predictable cash flows and stable credit ratings with the
goal of generating consistent excess returns relative to the market. The core bond strategy
incorporates top-down and bottom-up inputs into a relative value framework for
identifying sector weightings and specific security recommendations.
Targeted Duration – This strategy specifies a duration target that matches a pool of
investment assets with the liability stream of a specific line of business. Our investment
strategists work with a client’s internal or consulting actuary to identify the duration and
convexity characteristics of a liability to construct a customized portfolio that should
exhibit price movements similar to the liability. To maintain the targeted duration, the
strategy tends to avoid sectors with embedded prepayment risk, such as mortgage-backed
collateral and callable bonds. As a result, there is a greater focus on longer duration
corporate (public and private) bonds, taxable municipals and call-protected structured
products.
Crossover – AAM’s distinctive crossover strategy seeks to generate higher tax-adjusted
income with more consistent after-tax total returns for taxable clients by opportunistically
shifting its exposure to tax-free municipal bonds. Typically the portfolio will own a mix
of taxable bonds — including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, government
securities, taxable municipal bonds and cash equivalents — as well as an allocation of
tax-exempt municipal bonds.
Structured Products – As with all of AAM’s fixed income investment strategies, our
structured products investment process relies heavily on specific security selection to
identify opportunities that demonstrate cash flow stability and attractive return potential
while avoiding the potential for credit impairments. Fundamental analysis, independent
of credit ratings and other standard risk measures, involves a three-step process in which
we evaluate the issuer and servicer of a security, the underlying collateral and the various
risk characteristics of the collateral and the transaction structure. This allows us to
determine how cash flows, loss potential and structural protections embedded in the
security might affect the portfolio. Monthly surveillance of holdings includes reviewing
important credit metrics and modeling security credit performance. Results are available
to assist our clients with the preparation of their accounting records, as appropriate.
Corporate Bonds – Appropriate for yield-oriented investors, such as Life and Annuity
companies seeking additional spreads over their liabilities. Using proprietary tools, we
continually measure risk versus return at the sector, industry and individual credit levels.
Using this research, our portfolio managers construct diversified portfolios of bonds that
meet client guidelines for risk, duration, yield and total return targets.
Private Placements – Privately placed debt encompasses a wide variety of fixed income
investments including corporate obligations, real estate related, project finance and asset-
backed loans for midsize to large companies. It provides an enhanced yield over
comparably rated public securities as well as access to issuers that are not available in the
public market. Engaging AAM as a private placement investment manager is appropriate
for sophisticated investors who can accept fluctuations in principal value and limited
liquidity.
AAM also offers investors access to the convertible-bond, high-yield, private placement,
and actively managed equity markets under investment management agreements separate
from the fixed-income investment management services described above. Through sub-
advised relationships AAM offers a risk-controlled, quantitative approach to managing
convertible portfolios (Zazove Associates, LLC); intermediate and short duration high
yield and bank loan portfolio management strategies (Muzinich & Company, Inc.);
expanded access to the private place market (Securian Asset Management, Inc.); and,
active equity management (RiverPoint Capital Management). Additional information
about Zazove, Muzinich, Securian and RiverPoint is available on the Securities and
Exchange Commission’s website a
t www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
AAM customized specialty services include ERM Integration, Investment Accounting,
Policy Statement Review, Rating Agency Support, Peer Analysis, Tax Modeling,
Liquidity Management, Regulatory Support, Income Forecasting, and Online Portfolio
Reporting.
AAM does not participate in, recommend or offer wrap fee programs to our clients. As of
December 31, 2019 we managed $25,557 million in client assets on a discretionary basis
and $2,387 million in client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC is principally owned by Securian AAM
Holdings, LLC, a company organized to hold subsidiary entities that is entirely owned by
Minnesota Life Insurance Company and indirectly controlled by Securian Financial
Group, Inc.
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Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC provides Core Fixed Income
investment advisory services based on the following annual fee schedule.
Assets Size (mm) Basis Points
First $0 - 50 25
Next $50 - 100 15
Next $100 - 500 10
Next $500 - 1000 8
Above $1000 6
Fees may be negotiable and a minimum fixed rate of $60,000 may apply. Fees are billed
quarterly, preferably in advance, based upon the market value of assets on the month-end
preceding the quarter. For example, the first quarter fee is calculated using 12/31
portfolio values. Investment advisory clients may terminate their advisory contract at any
time with 30 days prior notice. Fees are pro-rated for partial quarters and unearned pre-
paid fees are returned to the client upon termination of the client advisory agreement.
In addition to the management fee, clients may be allocated SVO fees with a nominal
administration fee included. Clients will incur brokerage and custody transaction costs
based on trades placed in their portfolios. See Item 12 in this brochure for greater detail
on brokerage practices. AAM or employees of AAM do not accept compensation for the
sale of any security or investment product.
The annual fees for Convertible, High Yield, Securian Private Placement and Active
Equity management generally range from 0.15% to 1.00% of market value or
customized incentive fee billed under the terms described above. Performance-based fee
arrangements are also available.
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Some convertible and high yield advisory clients have performance-based fee
arrangements. AAM may engage in the practice of placing aggregate orders for the
purchase or sale of securities on behalf of its clients. Those clients include both
performance-based fee paying clients and asset-based fee paying clients. The incentive to
favor performance-based fee paying accounts in trade execution creates potential
conflicts in managing these accounts simultaneously. Where possible, AAM always seeks
to aggregate orders. It is often the case that larger, aggregated principal transactions result
in more favorable prices and commission fees at execution. In all cases in which an
aggregate order to purchase or sell securities is placed by the adviser, each account that
participates in the aggregated order will participate at the average price and all
transaction costs will be shared on a pro-rata basis. AAM will act in good faith in the
allocation of aggregated orders such that no account is favored over any other account.
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AAM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to insurance
companies across all business segments of the industry including Property & Casualty,
Life, Health and Captive insurers generally subject to a minimum account size of $1
million.
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AAM’s investment process combines the longer-term strategic focus of our Investment
Strategy Committee with the ongoing tactical insights generated by our trading and
research teams. The Investment Strategy Committee generally meets weekly to analyze
the long- term macroeconomic outlook as well as more specific factors that influence
the various fixed income sectors in which we invest. From these analyses we generate
our broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the basis for our
ongoing portfolio structure.
On a daily basis the trading and research teams develop security-specific trade
recommendations based on activity in the capital markets, including issuance of new
securities, headline news events and yield curve movements. These “best ideas” are
communicated to the portfolio management teams and integrated into client portfolios
based on suitability for individual client objectives and risk tolerances. While we strive to
have thematic consistency across portfolios, the customization to client guidelines is a
key deliverable of our investment management service.
Investing in the bond market is subject to certain risks including market, interest-rate,
issuer, credit, inflation, liquidity, valuation, volatility, prepayment and extension that
clients should be prepared to bear.
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There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of AAM’s advisory business or the integrity of the Firm’s
management.
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AAM, nor any of its advisory employees, are registered or have a pending application to
register as a broker-dealer, representative of a broker-dealer, futures commission agent,
commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associate person of the
foregoing entities. Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) is registered
as an investment adviser under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
AAM has arrangements with a related investment adviser, Zazove Associates, LLC. In
addition to the sub-advisory relationship described in Item 4, AAM owns 25% of A/Z
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Zazove Institutional Investment Grade
Convertible Fund, LP (IIG Fund). A/Z Management, LLC offers interests in the IIG Fund
limited partnership to AAM clients and prospects. An investor in the IIG Fund is subject
to management fees as a fund expense. AAM receives a portion of these management
fees through its ownership interest in the General Partner that manages the IIG Fund.
AAM discloses its relationship with this fund to clients and prospects prior to any
investment.
As noted in Form ADV Part 1, Securian AAM Holdings, LLC holds a majority interest in
AAM. Securian Financial Group, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company indirectly
control AAM through their 100% ownership of Securian AAM Holdings, LLC. The
information provided in Part 1, Item 7.A with respect to Securian Financial Group, Inc.,
the subsidiary entities owned by Securian Financial Group, Inc., and the subsidiary
entities owned by Minnesota Life Insurance Company does not constitute an admission
that any of such entities participate in the management and policies of Asset Allocation &
Management Company, LLC.
Securian Asset Management, Inc. is an affiliated entity and the investment adviser for
Securian Casualty Company. Securian has retained AAM as a sub-adviser to furnish
investment management and advisory services on behalf of Securian Casualty. Securian
Casualty is a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc., an indirect owner of AAM.
At all times AAM acts in good faith in the allocation of aggregated orders, including
orders involving any affiliated account, such that no account is favored over any other
account. AAM does not believe that its relationship with such certain related persons,
subsidiary entities held by Securian Financial Group, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance
Company, respectively, otherwise creates a conflict of interest with AAM’s clients.
AAM will provide a list of such subsidiary entities of Securian Financial Group, Inc. and
Minnesota Life Insurance Company holdings upon request.
AAM and Securian Asset Management, Inc. have entered into a sub-advisory investment
management agreement to invest in and manage Private Placements in separate accounts
for certain clients of AAM.
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Personal Trading Principles which form the AAM Code of Ethics include:
AAM employees shall strive at all times to act for the benefit of the client, placing
the client’s interest before the interests of any and all other persons.
AAM employees shall avoid wherever possible conflicts with the interests of
clients.
AAM employees are prohibited from holding or purchasing the common stock of
a client for whom the Firm performs advisory services.
AAM employees shall, in an accurate and timely manner, report any and all
transactions and activities that have the potential to conflict with the interests of
AAM clients as required by the Firm’s Code of Ethics.
AAM and its employees shall strive to render in every transaction and account,
timely and accurate research, prudent advice, carefully considered and objective
portfolio decisions, best execution, fair valuation, timely settlement, accurate
reporting and sound accounting.
AAM and its employees shall, in promoting AAM to current and prospective
clients, provide only balanced, truthful, documented and substantiated claims and
illustrations consistent with SEC rules and regulations.
A copy of the AAM Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client upon
request.
AAM does not maintain any proprietary or in-house investment accounts. Any
transactions we execute through our broker-dealer relationships are fully allocated to the
accounts of clients we manage as an investment adviser. By not maintaining proprietary
accounts AAM eliminates conflicts of interest associated with combining client and in-
house investment activity.
In addition to principles summarized in the Code of Ethics, AAM maintains strict and
detailed procedures designed to monitor employee personal trading. The Compliance
Officer reviews all reported transactions for appropriateness, conflicts of interest and
compliance with current law and the AAM Code of Ethics. The review includes a
comparison of advisory person transactions versus employee annual holdings, client
portfolio holdings and trading activity, and recommendations. Any violations are
reported to the Board of Directors together with actions taken to resolve the violations
(including discussions, sanctions, fines, and other such actions).
As discussed in Item 10, AAM is a general partner in the Zazove Institutional Investment
Grade convertible Fund, L.P., a manager of the AAM Quadrant Core Mortgage Fund,
and affiliated with Securian Asset Management, Inc. AAM may recommend that clients
and prospects invest in these funds or acquire their advisory services. AAM discloses its
relationship with these funds and advisers prior to any such investment or acquisition of
investment advisory services.
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Unless otherwise instructed by the Client, AAM has full discretion to place orders for the
execution of transactions through such brokers or dealers (referred to collectively as
"Brokers") as AAM may select. In selecting Brokers to execute transactions, AAM will
seek the best overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any
transaction, AAM will consider such factors as it deems relevant, including the breadth of
the market in the security; the price of the security; the reliability, financial condition and
execution capability of the Broker; research services; reasonableness of the commission;
and other factors. Accordingly, transactions will not always be executed at the lowest
possible commission.
AAM may execute brokerage transactions through Brokers who also provide AAM with
"research services," as defined in Section 28 (e)3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Commissions paid to such brokers may be in excess of the amount of commission
another Broker would charge for the same transaction. Before effecting any such
transaction, AAM will determine in good faith that the amount of such commission is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by
such Broker, viewed in terms of both that particular transaction and AAM's overall
responsibilities to all of its clients. The research services will consist of a wide variety of
information useful to AAM and to some or all of AAM's clients. Research may include,
among other things, research reports on companies, industries or securities; economic and
financial data; and financial publications. Research furnished by Brokers may benefit all
or only some of AAM's clients and could possibly be used in connection with accounts
other than those that have paid commissions to the Brokers providing the research.
AAM does not receive any research-orientated computer hardware, software and
services; or quotation terminals from any broker. To avoid the conflict of receiving non-
research related benefits or other products and services paid for through client brokerage
commissions, AAM maintains no relationships with Brokers that provide AAM with
equipment or services that could be considered non-research related, including any soft
dollar benefits to be used for discretionary research services.
AAM does not consider, in selecting or recommending Brokers, whether they receive
client referrals from the Brokers. We place our clients’ interest in receiving most
favorable execution first in any selection or recommendation of Brokers used to execute
transactions.
In the event that the client directs AAM to use a particular Broker in executing its
transactions, there can be no assurance that the most favorable price or execution will be
achieved when compared to non-directed brokerage transactions. AAM may engage in
the practice of placing aggregate orders for the purchase or sale of securities on behalf of
its clients. It is often the case that a larger principal transaction can be executed at a more
favorable price than multiple smaller orders. In addition, larger broker transactions may
often be executed at lower commission costs on a per-dollar basis than multiple small
orders. In all cases in which an aggregate order to purchase or sell securities is placed by
AAM, each account that participates in the aggregated order will participate at the
average price and all transaction costs will be shared on a pro-rata basis. AAM will act in
good faith in the allocation of aggregated orders such that no account is favored over any
other account.
As a general rule, AAM does not conduct agency cross transactions (when AAM would
act as counterparty to both sides of the transaction). In the event of such transactions,
AAM would be required to meet certain obligations, including the disclosure in writing to
the client purchasing a security of the capacity in which the Firm is acting. In lieu of
conducting agency cross transactions, from time to time, AAM may sell securities from
one client’s portfolio and subsequently repurchase the same security in another client’s
portfolio. AAM may engage in such transactions only when, among other conditions, the
reason for the transaction is documented, no client is disadvantaged, the transaction is
executed through an approved AAM broker relationship, and AAM periodically discloses
to all clients that they do conduct such sales and repurchases.
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The Chief Investment Officer is responsible for oversight of all investment activities,
including portfolio management and trading. Portfolio Managers report to the Chief
Executive Officer for administrative matters and to the Chief Investment Officer for
investment matters. Portfolio Managers are responsible for ongoing portfolio monitoring
and compliance with investment guidelines with support from an external service
provider that conducts daily testing. All portfolios are reviewed on an annual basis with
the respective portfolio management team by the Chief Investment Officer. The portfolio
reviews include a discussion of portfolio structure given client guidelines and restrictions,
compliance with client and regulatory guidelines, performance, diversification of issues,
risk management and other issues. The Chief Investment Officer maintains a written
summary of the reviews.
AAM provides clients with access to daily holdings, transaction summaries, and other
reports through an online reporting portal. Clients access this information by logging on
with unique identifiers and passwords. Clients maintain custody bank relationships and
grant AAM, and AAM service providers, access to daily and monthly custody transaction
detail. An external service provider reconciles custody transactions to the reporting portal
database. In addition, clients receive monthly statements directly from their custodians.
AAM encourages clients to compare reports and portal data provided by AAM to these
custody statements. AAM periodically visits its clients.
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AAM may enter into written agreements with certain persons who may solicit investment
advisory clients for the Adviser. The compensation for this service would be a
percentage of the prospective investment advisory fee to be paid by the new client. Any
such fee would be paid in accordance with the provisions of Rule 206(4)-3 of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended and applicable state regulations. No
additional charge would be required of a person who becomes a client of the Adviser
through such solicitation agreements. These arrangements can be cancelled by either
party at any time. In all events, such payments are fully disclosed to the client. The cost
of any referral fee is borne entirely by AAM. In addition, AAM employs sales and
marketing personnel who are paid a salary plus commission for new account
development.
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Not withstanding the General Partner relationship disclosed in Item 10, AAM does not
maintain custody of client funds or securities. Clients maintain separate relationships with
qualified custodians they select or have in place at their discretion. AAM encourages
clients to compare statements they receive from their custodians to those provided by
AAM.
Where AAM receives management fees in advance of services provided, as discussed in
Item 5, AAM operates in a manner deemed consistent with the fact that it does not
maintain custody of client assets by not directly debiting advisory fees from client funds,
limiting billing to no more than three months in advance, and providing detailed
statements.
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Unless otherwise instructed by the Client, AAM has full discretion to direct the
investments of the portfolios that it manages, including decisions as to whether, when and
how to buy, sell, exchange, invest, reinvest or retain assets for the portfolio. All such
actions must be consistent with the investment policies that are set forth in the Investment
Management Agreement.
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AAM generally neither votes, nor accepts authority to vote client securities. AAM’s
focus as a fixed-income investment adviser for insurance company clients presents little
chance that clients gain voting rights or an opportunity to participate in voting
solicitations.
Occasionally, through equity ownership consequential to investment in the convertible
bond strategy, voting solicitations are received by AAM directly from the clients’
custodians or transfer agents. It is AAM’s policy to forward all proxy voting material to
the client.
Similarly, AAM is an investment advisory firm that directs their focus and resources on
insurance investment management and generally does not pursue, on behalf of its clients,
recovery from class action settlements. AAM disclaims any obligation to determine if
securities held or sold by its clients are subject to a pending or resolved class action
lawsuit, has no duty to evaluate a client’s eligibility to participate in the proceeds of a
securities class action settlement or verdict, and has no obligation or responsibility to
initiate litigation to recover damages on behalf of clients who may have sustained
financial losses due to the actions, misconduct, or negligence by corporate management
of issuers whose securities are held by AAM’s clients. When AAM receives notice of a
class action, lawsuit, settlement, or verdict affecting securities held by a client, it will
forward all notices and accompanying materials to the client.
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AAM has no financial conditions or information to disclose that a client would consider
reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual agreements, including
handling the discretionary responsibility authorized to manage client assets or care for
prepaid management fees.
John L. Schaefer, CFA, CPA Principal, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer 30 West Monroe Street, 3rd Floor
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listed above, or through electronic mail at
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John L. Schaefer, CFA, CPA
Year of Birth: 1960
AAM, Chief Executive Officer - Oversees all functions within the firm and
manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since 2002)
Previously a Managing Director of the Insurance Asset Management Group at Zurich
Scudder Investments
BBA in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Notre Dame
MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified accountants who have passed the Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Schaefer or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Schaefer is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Schaefer for providing advisory services.
Supervision Reed J Nuttall, CFA Principal and Chief Investment Officer 30 West Monroe Street, 3rd Floor
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listed above, or through electronic mail at
[email protected].
Reed J Nuttall, CFA
Year of Birth: 1964
AAM, Chief Investment Officer - Oversees client portfolio management throughout
the firm, sets broad investment policy and is responsible for the management of client
portfolios (At AAM since 2002)
Heads AAM’s Investment Strategy Committee
Previously a Senior Portfolio Manager at Farmers Insurance Group and its successor
organization, Zurich Scudder Investments
BS in Accounting from Brigham Young University
MBA in Finance from California State University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Nuttall or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Nuttall is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Nuttall for providing advisory services.
Supervision The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Mr. Nuttall, generally meets weekly to
generate broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the basis for
our ongoing portfolio structure. While we strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios, the customization to client guidelines is a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Nuttall supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity signoffs. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
Marco A. Bravo, CFA This brochure supplement provides information about Marco A. Bravo that supplements
listed above, or through electronic mail at
[email protected].
Marco A. Bravo, CFA
Year of Birth: 1968
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients and co-
authors AAM’s Monthly Economic Outlook (At AAM since 1995)
Previously an Investor Services Advisor at Templeton Management LTD
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from University of Toronto
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Bravo or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Bravo is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation other
than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Bravo for providing advisory services.
Supervision Scott A. Edwards, CFA, CPA Principal, Director of Structured Products, and Senior Portfolio Manager This brochure supplement provides information about Scott A. Edwards that supplements
listed above, or through electronic mail at
[email protected].
Scott A. Edwards, CFA, CPA
Year of Birth: 1961
AAM, Director of Structured Products - Responsible for MBS, ABS and CMBS
securities. Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since 2002)
Previously a Senior Vice President and leader of the ABS/CMBS sector team at
Zurich Scudder Investments
Has also worked in the capital markets divisions of Salomon Brothers, Smith Barney
and UBS Securities
BS in Accounting from Lehigh University
MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified accountants who have passed the Uniform Certified Public
Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Edwards or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Edwards is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Edwards for providing advisory services.
Supervision Kevin K. Adams, CFA This brochure supplement provides information about Kevin K. Adams that supplements
listed above, or through electronic
mail at [email protected].
Kevin K. Adams, CFA
Year of Birth: 1967
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients and co-
authors AAM’s Monthly Economic Outlook (At AAM since 1993)
Previously worked as a Registered Representative for the National Business
Association
BS in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Adams or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Adams is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Adams for providing advisory services.
Supervision Timothy J. Senechalle, CFA Principal, Vice President, and Senior Portfolio Manager 30 West Monroe Street, 3rd Floor
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numbers listed above, or through electronic mail a
t [email protected].
Timothy J. Senechalle, CFA
Year of Birth: 1978
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients. Also
specializes in the analysis, management and trading of preferred stocks for all of
AAM’s clients (At AAM since 1999)
BS in Finance from the University of Illinois
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Senechalle or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Senechalle is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Senechalle for providing advisory services.
Supervision Daniel C. Byrnes, CFA Principal, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager 30 West Monroe Street, 3rd Floor
This brochure supplement provides information about Daniel C. Byrnes that supplements
listed above, or through electronic
mail at [email protected].
Daniel C. Byrnes, CFA
Year of Birth: 1978
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At
AAM since 2003)
Previously worked as an accountant at CNA Insurance
BS in Finance from the University of Illinois
MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Byrnes or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Byrnes is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Byrnes for providing advisory services.
Supervision Scott A. Skowronski, CFA This brochure supplement provides information about Scott A. Skowronski that
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail a
t [email protected].
Scott A. Skowronski, CFA
Year of Birth: 1975
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At
AAM since 2012)
Previously worked as an Associate Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst at Brandes
Investment Partners
Has also worked as a Portfolio Manager and Fixed Income Analyst at Country
Financial
BA in Risk Management from Illinois Wesleyan University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Skowronski or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Skowronski is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Skowronski for providing advisory services.
Supervision Michael W. McLaughlin, CFA Portfolio Manager This brochure supplement provides information about Michael W. McLaughlin that
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail a
t [email protected].
Michael W. McLaughlin, CFA
Year of Birth: 1980
AAM, Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since
2004)
Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Investment Accountant at
AAM
BS in Business Administration and BS in Accounting from Illinois State University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. McLaughlin or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. McLaughlin is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
McLaughlin for providing advisory services.
Supervision Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2018 Allison A. Balestrino, CFA Portfolio Manager This brochure supplement provides information about Allison A. Balestrino that
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail at
[email protected].
Allison A. Weisnicht, CFA
Year of Birth: 1986
AAM, Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since
2008)
Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Operations Specialist at
AAM
BS in Finance and Business Administration from John Carroll University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mrs. Weisnicht or her integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mrs. Weisnicht is not engaged in any material investment-related business or
occupation other than through her relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to
Mrs. Weisnicht for providing advisory services.
Supervision Greg Ortquist, CFA This brochure supplement provides information about Greg Ortquist that supplements the
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
listed above, or through electronic
mail at [email protected].
Greg Ortquist, CFA
Year of Birth: 1970
AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At
AAM since 2017)
Previously worked as a Portfolio Manager at Securian Asset Management, Inc.
BA in Accounting from Gustavus Adophus College
Master of Business Administration - University of Minnesota, Carlson School of
Business
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts
who complete a series of three examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter
holders are obligated to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct.
Disciplinary Information There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Ortquist or her integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities Mr. Ortquist is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through her relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Ortquist for providing advisory services.
Supervision
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