Ellen Hazen

Ellen Hazen, CFA, is the Chief Market Strategist and Portfolio Manager at F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company, where she leads market and economic analysis, communicates the firm's views to clients, and manages proprietary equity strategies. Her responsibilities include developing investment outlooks, overseeing asset allocation, and directly supporting the firm's advisory teams, with visibility as a frequent contributor to media outlets such as CNBC and Bloomberg TV.

Ellen has more than 25 years of experience covering global equities, and her investment expertise spans sectors such as financials, industrials, and utilities, as demonstrated both in her strategy oversight at F.L.Putnam and her previous work as a sector portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management. She has particular experience in multi-sector portfolio construction and market risk analysis, and leads two of F.L.Putnam’s key proprietary equity strategies, reflecting her strength in cross-industry asset management.

Prior to joining F.L.Putnam in 2013, Ellen was a Global Equity Analyst and Sector Portfolio Manager at MFS Investment Management, and held earlier roles at Putnam Investments, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. She earned an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA from Williams College, and is recognized for her leadership in industry diversity initiatives and investment committee service for regional nonprofits.