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About
Eddie Phillips is a Portfolio Manager at Whitebox Advisors LLC in Wayzata, MN, where he is responsible for overseeing investment strategies, portfolio risk management, and allocation decisions across multiple asset classes. His expertise encompasses fixed income, global macro, and relative value strategies, focusing on liquid rates and credit markets. He has played a significant role in managing diversified portfolios with a particular emphasis on structured products, interest rate derivatives, and macroeconomic trends.
Phillips brings over two decades of investment management experience, previously serving as Partner and Portfolio Manager at Aerwulf Asset Management and as Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Liquid Rates Book at Interlachen Capital Group. In these roles, he focused on global interest rates, macro-driven fixed income, and relative value trading, building a reputation for navigating complex market environments.
He is a CFA Charterholder, completed non-degree graduate studies in statistics at New York University, and participated in the 'Graduate Student at Large' Program in statistics and macroeconomics at The University of Chicago. Phillips also holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and is a graduate of the Salomon Brothers Sales and Trading Training Program, highlighting deep expertise in quantitative analysis and financial markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2014 to Present | — |
| Aerwulf Asset Management | Partner and Portfolio Manager | Sep 2012 to Mar 2014 | — |
| Interlachen Capital Group | Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager Liquid Rates Book | Nov 2005 to Sep 2012 | — |
| EBF & Associates | Portfolio Manager, High Grade Fixed Income Book | Jul 2003 to Jul 2005 | — |
| KeyCorp | Portfolio Manager, Bank Asset and Liability Group | Feb 2001 to Jul 2003 | — |
| KeyCorp | Head Proprietary Trader | Apr 1997 to Feb 2001 | — |
| NationsBank, New York | Proprietary Trader, Liquid Rate Space | Nov 1993 to Nov 1996 | — |
| First Chicago | Currency Option Trader | Jan 1990 to Oct 1993 | — |
| Salomon Brothers | TBA Option Trader | Jul 1987 to Nov 1989 | — |
Education
CFA Charterholder
2003 — 2025
New York University
Non-Degree Graduate Studies, Statistics
1995 — 1996
The University of Chicago
"Graduate Student at Large" Program, Statistics and Macroeconomics
1991 — 1993
Salomon Brothers Sales and Trading Training Program
1988 — 1989
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
1983 — 1987
Skills & Expertise
Others at Whitebox Advisors LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
G Gary Kohler | Portfolio Manager and Partner | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
J Josh Ryan | High Yield and Distressed Trader | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
P Paul Twitchell | Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States |
R Ross Hecht | Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
S Sean Russell | Strategy Head and Portfolio Manager - Government Credit | Austin, TX , United States |
| Portfolio Manager - Leveraged Loans | United States | |
N Nick Swenson | Fund Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
P Peter Wiley | Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
R Robert Vogel | Partner, Chief Investment Officer | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
T Tom Lynch | Trader | New York, NY , United States |
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