About
Christopher Hartman is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., based in Phoenix, AZ. In this capacity, he manages multi-asset and value equity portfolios, with a focus on both institutional and managed investment solutions, including energy and real asset strategies. Hartman plays a key role in developing investment strategies designed to deliver risk-adjusted returns across diverse market environments.
He brings over two decades of experience in portfolio management, having previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager at Aegon Asset Management and SVP, Co-Portfolio Manager at Calamos Investments. His expertise spans across multi-asset, equity, and alternative investment sectors, with particular attention to value equities, energy, and real asset classes.
Hartman holds an MBA in Finance from Benedictine University and a BA in Economics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Over his career, he has contributed to innovative investment research and the successful management of institutional strategies, consistently driving results amidst complex and evolving market conditions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | Portfolio Manager | Aug 2021 to Present | — |
| Aegon Asset Management | Senior Portfolio Manager | Jun 2017 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Calamos Investments | SVP Co-Portfolio Manager | Jan 2006 to Jun 2014 | Co-Portfolio manager of Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund (CMNIX), current five-star by Morningstar. Manage Convertible Arbitrage and Covered Call Strategies. $4 Billion AUM Mutual Fund Convertible s... |
| Calamos Investments | Sr Strategy Analyst | Feb 1997 to Dec 2005 | Supported senior portfolio management with investment idea generation, portfolio risk management reports and portfolio rebalancing in convertible arbitrage strategy portfolios. Assisted with exchange... |
| BP | General Accounting | Mar 1993 to Jan 1997 | — |
Education
Benedictine University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
1996 — 1997
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
1988 — 1992
Skills & Expertise
Others at Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D Danyell Ackerman | AVP Trust Trader | TX , United States |
 | Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
 | AVP Trader | Houston, TX , United States |
 | Research Associate | Houston, TX , United States |
 | VP Trader | Traverse City, MI , United States |
 | VP, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager | Houston, TX , United States |
 | SVP, Head of U.S. Value and Senior Portfolio Manager | Dallas, TX , United States |
 | Senior Solutions Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |