Yi Shao

Yi Shao, PhD, serves as an Associate Portfolio Manager at Chandler Asset Management, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio, where she focuses on supporting the firm's multi-asset class (MAC) strategy and overall portfolio management process. In her role, she is responsible for implementing diversified investment solutions across a range of asset classes, helping structure customized portfolios for institutional clients with risk/return profiles tailored to client objectives.

Dr. Shao specializes in managing portfolios that span stocks, fixed income securities, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and commodities, primarily using low-cost investment vehicles such as ETFs and mutual funds to deliver broad market exposure. Her specific asset focus includes domestic and international equities, fixed income, real estate, and commodities, as part of Chandler's disciplined, quantitative, and qualitative investment approach.

Prior to joining Chandler in 2024, Dr. Shao held investment roles at Nationwide and risk management positions at The Huntington National Bank, strengthening her expertise in quantitative analysis, portfolio construction, and risk mitigation. She holds a PhD in Economics from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Science in Applied Economics from East Carolina University, providing a strong academic foundation for her contributions to investment management and risk analysis in the multi-asset class sector.