About
Jason Schwartz, CFA, is a Partner and Director of Portfolio Management at Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In his current role, he oversees investment strategy and portfolio management, with a primary focus on innovative fixed income solutions across multiple asset classes, including preferred securities, hybrid instruments, and securitized products. He plays a significant role in the firm's core plus and strategic income offerings, which emphasize high-quality, income-producing assets and diversification beyond traditional fixed income sectors.
With over two decades of industry experience beginning in 2004, Schwartz previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager at both Red Cedar Investment Management and ClearArc Capital, Inc. This background provides him with deep expertise in multi-sector and credit-oriented investment approaches, as well as a strong track record managing complex fixed income portfolios through varying market cycles.
Schwartz holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Kentucky and is a CFA charterholder. Widely recognized for his analytical rigor and client-focused portfolio management, he has contributed to the development of flexible fixed income strategies that seek to generate high current income with enhanced risk-adjusted returns, particularly through dynamic allocations in preferred and alternative fixed income sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC | Partner | Oct 2020 to Present | — |
| Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC | Senior Portfolio Manager | Dec 2018 to Present | — |
| ClearArc Capital, Inc. | Senior Portfolio Manager | Jul 2013 to Dec 2018 | Co-portfolio manager of the Core Plus strategy and member of the multi-asset team responsible for the Strategic Income product. Head of securitized products research and trading. |
| ClearArc Capital, Inc. | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2004 to Jul 2013 | Portfolio management responsibility for various composites including lead PM for the Core Fixed Income strategy and securitized products analyst for fixed income mutual funds. |
| Fifth Third Bank | Retirement Plan Specialist | Jul 2002 to Mar 2004 | Manage client relationships, communicate with plan participants and balance retirement plan assets for various 401k and pension plans. |
Education
University of Kentucky
BBA, Finance
Others at Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC (9)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chief Investment Officer | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
C Charlette Campbell | Investment Analyst | Grand Rapids, MI , United States |
C Charlette Golder | Portfolio Manager | Grand Rapids, MI , United States |
| Managing Partner | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Managing Partner, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | Grand Rapids, MI , United States | |
| Senior Equity Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |