About
Nathan Lagan is currently an Associate at Innovator ETFs in Chicago, IL, where he contributes to the research, strategy, and management of exchange-traded funds. His responsibilities include supporting portfolio design and analysis within the ETF sector, focusing on innovative index-linked and options-based investment solutions that capture defined outcomes in equity indices, primarily targeting U.S. large-cap equities and risk-managed strategies.
Prior to joining Innovator ETFs, Nathan was a Portfolio Analyst for the Wheaton College Student-Managed Investment Fund, where he handled equity selection, portfolio analytics, and investment research with a concentration on diversified U.S. equities. He also held a Wealth Management Analyst position at Stenger Family Office, supporting private wealth clients across multiple asset classes including equities and fixed income.
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from Wheaton College, building strong expertise in financial modeling and investment analysis. He is recognized for his hands-on experience in ETF portfolio management and his focus on equity sector strategies tailored toward risk management and outcome-defined investing. No evidence was found of industry awards or notable public contributions beyond his early-career roles.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator ETFs | Associate | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Wheaton College Student-Managed Investment Fund | Portfolio Analyst | Sep 2022 to Jan 2024 | • Accepted for rigorous Student investment fund managing a diverse portfolio of $211,809 • Analyst for custom made high growth niche fund utilizing Seeking Alpha & Analyzing SEC Filings • Lead the res... |
| Stenger Family Office | Wealth Management Analyst | May 2023 to Aug 2023 | (Formerly Morgan Stanley) |
| Five Q | Digital Marketing and Sales | Sep 2022 to May 2023 | • Optimized and managed complex Company’s D100 LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Utilized SEO (GOOGLE Core Web Vitals & Page Speed Analytics) • Collaborated with Clients by implementing strategic plans resul... |
| Gen 1 Capital | Venture Capital - Intern | Jan 2023 to Apr 2023 | • Evaluated & Pitched Seed Stage $2M - Series A $10M investment to Fund Management • Identify and Communicate with LPs • Performed due diligence and primary market research for all potential investmen... |
| Moveable Feast | Bar Back | May 2022 to Aug 2022 | • Managed the POS & CRM system (CLOVER & SQUARE) • Entered 50+ complex orders per hour with zero errors • Successfully facilitated the onboarding & Staging of 5 new employees resulting in full time hi... |
| Wheaton College | Covid Test Site Manager | Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 | • Greet visitors, log patients, and direct them through the SHIELD saliva testing process including collecting samples. • Use dedicated software and equipment to track test samples. • Ensure that the ... |
| CAMP-of-the-WOODS | Operations Support Staff | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | Assisted in the day-to-day planning and executing of camp operations. • Responded to camper, family member and colleague needs in a professional and efficient manner • Greeting guests at the front des... |
| DoorDash | Doordash Driver | Mar 2020 to May 2021 | - Delivered goods to customers in a timely and professional manner. - Checked shipments against delivery orders to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the delivery a... |
| Fitzgeralds Foods | Cashier Customer Service | May 2018 to May 2020 | Performed cash, card and check transactions for customer purchases. • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers. • C... |
| Lagan Landscaping | Business Owner | May 2018 to May 2020 | - Acquired new customers through an active Social Media presence and WOM - Operated various landscaping equipment - Managed and maintained numerous properties - Effectively listened and responded to v... |
| Iron Sharpens Iron | Intern | Jan 2014 to Jan 2016 | - Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information in Excel - Maintained database by entering new and updated customer and account information - Assist in the event plannin... |
Education
Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business/Managerial Economics
2020 — 2024
The Master's School, West Simsbury, CT
2016 — 2020
Others at Innovator Capital Management, LLC (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | EVP, Chief Investment Officer at Innovator ETFs | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | ETF Research Analyst | Hillside, IL , United States |
 | ETF Research Analyst | Berwyn, PA , United States |
 | Investment Analyst | Berwyn, PA , United States |
 | ETF Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |