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Sean Kraus
Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager at Whittier Trust Co.
About
Sean C. Kraus is Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Whittier Trust Company, based in South Pasadena, California, where he manages investment portfolios for high net worth clients and family offices. His responsibilities span global macroeconomics, equity research, fixed income analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio construction. He has deep expertise in equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes, tailoring investment strategies to sophisticated client needs.
Before joining Whittier Trust in 2014, Sean was a Portfolio Manager, Economist, Equity Analyst, and Wealth Strategist at Credit Suisse, and previously served as Chief Investment Officer at CitizensTrust. His prior roles reflect a strong background in wealth management, macroeconomic analysis, and investment strategy development across multiple market cycles.
Sean holds an MBA in Finance, Accounting & Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a J.D. from Emory University School of Law, and a B.A. in International Studies from The Johns Hopkins University. Known for his work in global macroeconomics and multi-asset portfolio management, he is recognized for leveraging analytical rigor and market insight to deliver bespoke investment solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Trust Company | Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager | Aug 2014 to Present | Senior Portfolio Manager focused on a select group of ultra-high net worth clients including individuals, families and foundations. Investment exposure typically includes select equities, fixed incom... |
| Credit Suisse | Portfolio Manager and Economist and Equity Analyst and Wealth Strategist | May 2012 to Aug 2014 | Investment specialist with a focus on the creation of tailored portfolios geared for the maximization of return and minimization of risk to help clients successfully and consistently achieve their fin... |
| CitizensTrust | Chief Investment Officer | Jun 2009 to May 2012 | Head of wealth management for high net worth individuals and small institutions. Duties include macroeconomic analysis, strategy and asset allocation, co-managing large cap value stock and fixed inco... |
| Provident Investment Counsel | Portfolio Manager; Senior Equity Analyst | May 2000 to Dec 2008 | Co-lead portfolio manager on over $800 million in large cap, concentrated, and long-short equity portfolios. Senior equity analyst with focus on information technology, telecommunications and energy ... |
| Lehman Brothers Inc. | Associate | Jun 1997 to Sep 1999 | Equity analyst focused on business services and information technology service companies. |
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Finance, Accounting & Marketing
Emory University School of Law
J.D., Law
The Johns Hopkins University
B.A., International Studies
Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law
Skills & Expertise
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|---|---|---|
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 | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
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J Jay Karpen | Portfolio Manager, Vice President | Reno, NV , United States |
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 | Senior Portfolio Manager | Reno, NV , United States |
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