Marian Quade

Marian Quade is Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Madison Asset Management, LLC, based in Waunakee, Wisconsin. In this role, she leads portfolio management for a range of client accounts, leveraging her deep expertise in managing both private client and institutional portfolios. She is recognized as Managing Director of the firm’s private client business, specializing in customized investment strategies and asset allocation solutions for high net worth individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Marian’s investment focus encompasses U.S. equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions, with a demonstrated history of overseeing tailored portfolios and mutual funds. She is known for her disciplined approach to risk-conscious and high-conviction investing, consistent with Madison’s emphasis on performance across full market cycles. Her prior experience includes serving as Head of Equities and Chief Investment Officer-Equities at U.S. Bank and FIRMCO, where she directed large equity teams and developed major investment strategies for institutional clients.

Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. With over four decades in investment management, she has made significant contributions to the industry through her leadership in portfolio design, her commitment to fiduciary excellence, and her role in expanding customized solutions for diverse clients.