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About
Ken Baba is Vice President, Investment Strategy at Jordan Park Group, an independent financial advisory firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing tailored investment strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and select institutions, with a focus on multi-asset portfolio management and strategic asset allocation. His expertise covers traditional and alternative asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and he contributes to the firm's efforts in investment research and portfolio construction.
Prior to joining Jordan Park Group in 2024, Ken held senior roles at BlackRock, where he served as Vice President, Factor Strategist, and Portfolio Manager, bringing substantial experience in quantitative investing and systematic strategies. At BlackRock, he focused on developing and managing multi-factor equity strategies and played a key role in portfolio management, research, and client advisory for a broad spectrum of institutional and private clients. Ken's background enables him to bridge rigorous quantitative analysis with holistic wealth management solutions.
Ken holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, and is recognized for his work in factor-based and systematic investing, multi-asset strategy, and holistic wealth advice. His achievements include delivering innovative investment solutions and advancing best practices in portfolio construction for complex client needs.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Park Group | Vice President, Investment Strategy | Feb 2024 to Present | Jordan Park provides investment management and financial advice to a distinct community of individuals, families, and institutions. Our clients have made extraordinary contributions to business, phila... |
| BlackRock | Vice President, Factor Strategist | Jun 2020 to Feb 2024 | Strategist focused on smart beta/factor investing |
| BlackRock | Portfolio Manager | Nov 2015 to May 2020 | Emerging Markets iShares, Vice President (Apr. 2018 - May 2020) US Institutional, Associate (Nov. 2015 - Mar 2018) |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | Investment Associate | Jan 2015 to Oct 2015 | International Equity Portfolio Management |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | Portfolio Analyst | Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 | International Equity Portfolio Management |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | Analyst | Jan 2011 to Dec 2013 | International Equity Portfolio Management |
| Wells Fargo | Securities Ops Service Specialist | Oct 2009 to Jan 2011 | — |
Education
University of California, Irvine
Economics
Skills & Expertise
Others at Jordan Park Group LLC (41)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bobby Palladino | Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
B Brian Goncalves | Senior Associate | Beverly, MA , United States |
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Associate | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
C Cassidy Bruner | Analyst | CA , United States |
D David Salisbury | Partner | CA , United States |
| Vice President, ESG and Impact Investing | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
E Eric Miller | Vice President, Investment Infrastructure | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Partner | Lafayette, CA , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
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