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Jason Schwartz

Partner at Red Cedar Investment Management, LLC

Cincinnati, OH , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Red Cedar Investment Management, LLCPartnerOct 2020 to Present
Red Cedar Investment Management, LLCSenior Portfolio ManagerDec 2018 to Present
ClearArc Capital, Inc.Senior Portfolio ManagerJul 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 ManagerMar 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 BankRetirement Plan SpecialistJul 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

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Charlette Golder
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David Withrow
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John Cassady
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Alex Everding
Alex Everding
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Corey Gilmer
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Julia Batchenko
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Samantha Rusler
Samantha Rusler
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