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Breen Murphy
Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. /oh/
About
Breen Murphy is Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In his current role, he specializes in high yield fixed income securities, where he manages portfolios and oversees investment strategies focused on the leveraged credit market.
Murphy’s investment expertise is centered on high yield bonds and leveraged credit within the broader fixed income sector, guiding client portfolios through credit analysis, security selection, and risk management. Prior to his current position, he served as Assistant Portfolio Manager and Senior Credit Analyst at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, progressing from his initial role as Senior Credit Analyst - Leveraged Credit since joining the firm in 2016.
He holds a BSBA in Finance from Xavier University and is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his strong analytical background and commitment to professionalism in asset management. Murphy’s career reflects a deep specialization in high yield and leveraged credit markets, with a track record of advancing responsibility at a leading institutional investment firm.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Mar 2023 to Present | — |
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Assistant Portfolio Manager and Sr. Credit Analyst | Mar 2020 to Mar 2023 | CLO and Leveraged Credit Strategies |
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Sr. Credit Analyst - Leveraged Credit | Mar 2016 to Mar 2020 | — |
| Calamos Investments | Senior Research Analyst -- High Yield | Oct 2013 to Feb 2016 | High Yield Research Analyst Sector Coverage: Energy, Capital Goods, Business Services |
| 40|86 Advisors | Senior Securities Analyst | Jun 2012 to Sep 2013 | Fixed Income Research Analyst covering Capital Goods and Business Services across Investment Grade, High Yield and Leveraged Loans. |
| KeyBanc Capital Markets | Associate | Jan 2008 to Jun 2012 | Associate in High Yield Sales & Trading Associate in Debt Capital Markets / Leveraged Finance |
Education
Xavier University
BSBA, Finance
2004 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
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