Ryan Nelson
Principal, Portfolio Manager at Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC
About
Ryan Nelson is a Principal and Portfolio Manager at Longfellow Investment Management Co., based in Boston, MA. In his current role, he is responsible for investment strategy, portfolio oversight, and asset allocation, with a particular focus on municipal bonds and fixed income investments. Ryan also serves as an analyst and trader for municipal securities, contributing to the firm's expertise in public finance and fixed income markets.
Ryan joined Longfellow Investment Management Co. in 2016, progressing from Municipal Bond Trader and Analyst to his present position as Principal and Portfolio Manager. He is recognized for his deep expertise in municipal fixed income and has played a key role in shaping client strategies and supporting portfolio growth within the firm.
Ryan holds a BS in Economics from Franklin & Marshall College. His in-depth knowledge of municipal bond sectors, coupled with his analytical and trading experience, mark him as a significant contributor to the investment community, especially in the public sector and fixed income asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Investment Management Co. | Principal, Portfolio Manager | Apr 2019 to Present | — |
| Longfellow Investment Management Co. | Principal, Municipal Bond Analyst and Trader | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Longfellow Investment Management Co. | Municipal Bond Trader and Analyst | Feb 2016 to Present | — |
| Columbia Management | Senior Municipal Bond Analyst | Feb 2015 to Feb 2016 | — |
| Columbia Management | Municipal Bond Analyst | Jul 2011 to Feb 2015 | — |
| Eaton Vance | Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager | Jan 2009 to May 2011 | — |
| MD Sass | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Jun 2007 to Dec 2008 | — |
Education
Franklin & Marshall College
BS, Economics
2003 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
Others at Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
B Barbara McKenna | Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
 | ESG Strategist | Boston, MA , United States |
D David Stuehr | Principal, Portfolio Manager | Westwood, MA , United States |
 | Corporate Trader | Merrimack, NH , United States |
M Marcos Duque | Analyst and Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager and Trader | Whitman, MA , United States |
 | Securitized Trader | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | East Greenwich, RI , United States |
D Deena R. | Client Portfolio Manager | Nashville, TN , United States |