About
Steve Carhart is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Bramshill Investments, LLC, where he leverages decades of experience to manage multi-asset, income-focused portfolios. At Bramshill, he co-manages strategies with a concentrated focus on credit markets, actively investing in asset classes such as investment grade and high-yield corporate bonds, preferred securities, municipal bonds, closed-end funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and master limited partnerships (MLPs). His approach emphasizes diversified income generation and tactical asset allocation across both traditional and alternative income sectors.
Prior to joining Bramshill Investments, Mr. Carhart was a Portfolio Manager at Trust & Fiduciary Income Partners (TFIP) and managed the Matrix Income Strategy, which specializes in high-yielding, liquid securities including REITs, MLPs, business development companies, and closed-end funds. He also held leadership roles as Vice President and portfolio manager at Pioneer Investment Management and Baker Fentress, managing both mutual fund and closed-end fund portfolios. Earlier in his career, he founded the investment research firm Carhart Associates and managed equity and balanced portfolios at Northern Trust Company.
Steve Carhart holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a master's degree from MIT Sloan School of Management, with a focus on the social application of technology. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), a member of the CFA Institute, and contributes to the industry through his expertise in credit markets and income strategies, driving innovation in portfolio construction and risk management for income-oriented investors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramshill Investments | Senior Portfolio Manager | Apr 2016 to Present | — |
| The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts | Unknown to Present | — | |
| Trust & Fiduciary Income Partners | Portfolio Manager | Apr 2016 to Mar 2018 | — |
| Trust & Fiduciary MGT Services | President | Sep 1999 to Apr 2016 | — |
| Trust and Fiduciary Management Services | President | Unknown to Jan 2009 | — |
| Amundi Pioneer | Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Jan 1996 to Jan 1999 | — |
| Baker Fentress & Co | Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Jan 1991 to Jan 1996 | — |
| Northern Trust Corporation | Vice President | Jan 1987 to Jan 1991 | — |
Education
MIT Sloan School of Management
1970 — 1972
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineering
1966 — 1970
Skills & Expertise
Others at Bramshill Investments, LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Founder and Chief Investment Officer | Naples, FL , United States | |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
J Justin Byrnes | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
J Jacob Levine | Associate | United States |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Newport Beach, CA , United States | |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Equity Trader | New York, NY , United States |