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Justin Betrus
Investment Manager, Private Equity at Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. /oh/
About
Justin Betrus is an Investment Manager, Private Equity at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, a position he has held since 2025 following previous roles as Associate and Investment Analyst within the same firm. In his current capacity, Justin is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing private equity investments, with a focus on middle-market buyout transactions and growth equity opportunities. He plays a central role in deal execution, portfolio company management, and investment thesis development for the firm's private equity group.
Justin specializes in private equity investments, particularly in the middle-market and growth equity sectors, working on transactions that span a diverse range of industries depending on the firm’s mandate. His expertise includes conducting due diligence, financial analysis, and operational assessments to drive strong risk-adjusted returns for institutional clients.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and distinguished himself as valedictorian and AP Scholar with Honor at Port Huron Northern High School. Justin's rapid ascent from analyst to investment manager at Fort Washington reflects his strong analytical skillset, leadership, and commitment to excellence in the private equity arena.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Investment Manager, Private Equity | Mar 2025 to Present | — |
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Associate, Private Equity | Aug 2023 to Mar 2025 | — |
| Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. | Investment Analyst, Private Equity | Feb 2022 to Aug 2023 | — |
| BBR Partners | Vice President of Portfolio and Wealth Advisory | Dec 2021 to Feb 2022 | — |
| BBR Partners | Portfolio and Wealth Advisory Associate | May 2018 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Navigant | Consultant - Banking, Insurance and Capital Markets | Jul 2016 to Apr 2018 | — |
| Navigant | Summer Associate - Valuation and Financial Risk Management | Jun 2015 to Aug 2015 | — |
| Quicken Loans | Real Estate Finance Summer Analyst | May 2014 to Aug 2014 | — |
| Plexus Consulting Group | Management Consulting Intern | Jan 2014 to Apr 2014 | — |
Education
Georgetown University
McDonough School of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
2012 — 2016
Port Huron Northern High School
Valedictorian, AP Scholar with Honor
2008 — 2012
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Client Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
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| VP and Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager - Securitized Products | Union, KY , United States | |
I Irene Tsai | Vice President, Institutional Investment Strategist | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Terrace Park, OH , United States |
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