About
Jacob Billhartz, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Meeder Investment Management in Dublin, Ohio, where he focuses on managing and trading investment portfolios for public fund clients. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing both equity and fixed income strategies, with particular attention to risk management, portfolio construction, and tax-efficient investment solutions for institutional and public sector clients. His role involves analyzing market opportunities and executing customized investment approaches tailored to complex client needs.
Prior to his current position, Jacob served as Assistant Portfolio Manager and Fixed Income Analyst at Meeder, gaining hands-on experience in bond markets, credit research, and portfolio analysis across a broad array of asset classes. He contributes to multi-asset strategies, with special expertise in U.S. equities, taxable and tax-exempt fixed income securities, and tactical asset allocation suitable for large institutional allocations and public entities.
Jacob holds both a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Kentucky University and is a CFA charterholder. His notable achievements include implementing risk and tax optimization techniques and supporting the development of sophisticated portfolio solutions at a firm recognized as a national leader in public fund asset management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeder Investment Management | Portfolio Manager | Dec 2021 to Present | — |
| Meeder Investment Management | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Meeder Investment Management | Fixed Income Analyst | Jan 2019 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | Associate National Bank Examiner | Jun 2015 to Jan 2019 | — |
| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency | Assistant National Bank Examiner | Jun 2014 to Jun 2015 | — |
| U.S. Bank | Assistant Credit Analyst | Apr 2013 to Jun 2014 | — |
Education
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
2009 — 2014
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
2009 — 2014
Skills & Expertise
Others at Meeder Asset Management Inc. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wealth Trading Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | |
A Aneep Maniar | Portfolio Manager | Dublin, OH , United States |
| Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Powell, OH , United States | |
| Quantitative Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | |
J Jason Szabo | Portfolio Manager | Columbus, OH , United States |
| Chief Investment Officer | Columbus, OH , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Bellevue, OH , United States | |
D Dale Smith | Chief Investment Officer Emeritus | Dublin, OH , United States |
M Mark Wu | Quantitative Analyst | Dublin, OH , United States |
R Richard Pfeuffer | Wealth Trading Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States |