Our thought leaders
A deep and diverse team
Vanguard harnesses diversity of thought and a collaborative spirit in a continuous bid to lead the advancement of investment thinking and practice in the asset management industry.
Our approach
Diversification has long been an undisputed tenet of sound portfolio management. Vanguard believes diversity also strengthens our roster of subject matter experts, who bring perspective, along with varied experiences, to specific areas of focus—from investments and economics to financial advice and retirement planning. Many on the team have earned doctorates or master's degrees in their fields, while others have Certified Financial Planner™ and/or Chartered Financial Analyst® certifications.
Vanguard harnesses this diversity of thought and a collaborative spirit to lead the advancement of investment thinking and practice in the asset management industry. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates the thoughts, viewpoints, and knowledge of subject matter experts throughout the enterprise.
Our thought leadership efforts are also conducted with a sense of purpose and advocacy. We undertake research to further the asset management industry, enhance the capital markets, and improve investor decision-making—all with the aspiration of changing the world of investing for the better.
Investment Strategy Group
Serves as our lead in-house think tank. This team of economists, investment strategists, and quantitative investment analysts produces relevant and rigorous insights on economics, markets, portfolio strategies, and investor behavior to improve investor outcomes and decision-making. The group also develops and oversees our proprietary modeling and forecasting tools.
Investment Management Group
Comprises tenured investment management professionals who specialize in index fund management, fixed income, quantitative strategies, and FinTech, among other disciplines. These market strategists provide perspective into market dynamics and potential impacts on portfolios, as well as forward-looking perspectives on innovative industry solutions.
Portfolio Review Department
Offers seasoned experts in ETFs, private investment, and multiasset strategies, among other investment vehicles and approaches. In addition to investment manager selection, oversight, and product development, the team helps investors understand the mechanics of investment vehicles and trade-offs among different strategies and offers commentary on evolving industry trends and market developments.
Enterprise Advice Team
Features experienced strategists who develop and refine the methodology underlying Vanguard’s global advice offerings. This team also conducts research and analysis to help individual investors and financial advisors make informed decisions on a range of wealth management, philanthropic planning, tax strategy, and personal finance matters.
Meet our deep, diverse roster of thought leaders.
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