About
Ken Raguse is a Portfolio Manager at SSI Investment Management LLC based in Manhattan Beach, California, where he leads investment strategy and manages multi-asset portfolios within the firm’s Flexible Allocation Strategy team. He is directly responsible for portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management, leveraging more than 33 years of investment industry experience to deliver long-term growth with moderate risk and to protect capital in volatile markets.
Raguse’s expertise spans across a range of asset classes including U.S. and international equities, convertible securities, investment grade and non-investment grade fixed income, and actively managed balanced portfolios which combine equities and high-quality bonds. His particular focus is on dynamic asset allocation using exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and notes, alongside direct investments in large- and mid-cap stocks, convertible bonds, and municipal securities to capture opportunities during periods of market disruption.
He holds a Master of Science in Investments and Securities from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Raguse has contributed to SSI’s recognition for industry excellence, notably as part of a portfolio management team honored for achievement in multi-asset strategy management. He is regarded for his flexible, adaptive investment process and long-standing commitment to client-focused portfolio solutions in both public and private markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI Investment Management | Portfolio Manager | Jul 1994 to Present | — |
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science (MS), Investments and Securities
1992 — 1994
Skills & Expertise
Others at Ssi Investment Management LLC (9)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Alex Volz | Portfolio Manager | Beverly Hills, CA , United States |
| Portfolio Research Associate | CA , United States | |
C Claudia Hanson | Associate | Beverly Hills, CA , United States |
D Dagney Maseda | Portfolio Manager | Beverly Hills, CA , United States |
D Darrus Lee | Associate | United States |
| Chief Investment Officer | Beverly Hills, CA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager - Outright (Long-only) Convertible Strategy | Irvine, CA , United States | |
| Principal and Senior Portfolio Manager | Beverly Hills, CA , United States | |
D Darrus L. | Associate | United States |
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