About
Drew Justman, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Madison Investment Advisors, based in Madison, WI. He currently manages the firm’s Dividend Income and Covered Call strategies and serves as a key analyst on the Madison U.S. Equity team. Drew is responsible for overseeing portfolio construction, security selection, and implementing income-focused equity strategies, with an emphasis on generating consistent returns for clients.
Drew’s investment focus is primarily on U.S. equities, particularly in dividend-paying stocks and equity income strategies. He specializes in sectors and asset classes relevant to dividend income and options-based strategies, frequently providing insights into earnings trends, the impact of macroeconomic factors like tariffs, and evaluating opportunities within the U.S. large-cap and quality dividend-paying segments.
With over two decades of experience in financial services, Drew began his career at Scottrade before joining Merrill Lynch as a Registered Client Associate. He holds a BBA and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he completed the Applied Security Analysis Program. Drew is a CFA charterholder, recognized for his analytical expertise and contributions to publicly available investment commentary and educational outreach efforts in the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Investment Advisors | Portfolio Manager | Jul 2005 to Present | Co-Portfolio Manager of the Madison Dividend Income and Covered Call Funds. Disclosure: This is my personal LinkedIn page and is not sponsored or maintained by Madison Investment Advisors or its affil... |
| Merrill Lynch | Registered Client Associate | Jul 2001 to Jul 2003 | — |
Education
Wisconsin School of Business
Master's, Finance and Security Analysis
2003 — 2005
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BBA, MS, Finance and Economics
1996 — 2000
Skills & Expertise
Others at Madison Asset Management, LLC (19)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Madison, WI , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Madison, WI , United States | |
D Dave Geisler | Portfolio Manager | Middleton, WI , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
H Haruki Toyama | Head of Large Cap and Mid Cap Equity, Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Madison, WI , United States |
J Jeffrey Matthias | Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Strategist | Madison, WI , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Madison, WI , United States | |
| Large Cap Portfolio Manager and Analyst | United States | |
M Marian Quade | Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager | Waunakee, WI , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Madison, WI , United States |