Blake Stanislaw
Client Portfolio Manager at Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. /oh/
About
Blake Stanislaw, CFA, is a Client Portfolio Manager specializing in Fixed Income at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he leads client engagement for fixed income strategies, bringing a deep understanding of portfolio construction, risk analysis, and institutional client needs. His primary focus is on the management and communication of fixed income portfolios, servicing insurance, pension, and other institutional investors.
Before joining Fort Washington in 2023, Stanislaw served as Vice President and Portfolio Manager for institutional clients within the insurance sector at Guggenheim Partners in Chicago. He also previously held analyst positions at PT Asset Management and Ernst & Young, building a robust career in credit markets and investment analysis.
Blake holds a BS in Business (Finance) from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, is a CFA charterholder, and has earned the CIPM designation, reflecting strong expertise in investment performance analysis. His background centers on investment-grade and non-investment-grade credit, with significant experience in portfolio management, risk mitigation, and client advisory in the fixed income space.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Client Portfolio Manager | Sep 2023 to Present | — |
| Guggenheim Partners | Portfolio Manager | Nov 2018 to Sep 2023 | — |
| Guggenheim Partners | Senior Associate | Aug 2015 to Oct 2021 | — |
| Performance Trust Asset Management | Product Controller | Jun 2014 to May 2015 | — |
| Ernst & Young | Financial Services Organization-Assurance | Jan 2013 to Jun 2014 | Provide audit and attestation services for public and private companies in the area of asset management including mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity firms. |
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Business; Finance
2008 — 2012
St. Xavier High School
2004 — 2008
Skills & Expertise
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