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Michael Godwin

Michael Godwin

Chief Investment Officer at Fragasso Group Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA , United States

About

Michael Godwin serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Fragasso Financial Advisors, where he is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment strategy, portfolio management, and the development of asset allocation policies for both individual and institutional clients. He provides comprehensive guidance on a range of investment vehicles, including equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and emerging asset classes such as cryptocurrencies.

Godwin brings a diverse background to his role, having previously worked as an Associate Portfolio Manager and Equity Research Associate at AllianceBernstein, where he focused on in-depth equity analysis and portfolio construction, and as a Trader at Ronin Capital, specializing in trading strategies across various financial instruments. His current work emphasizes navigating complex market environments, with a particular focus on asset allocation, risk management, and macroeconomic analysis relevant to broad equity and fixed income markets.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems from James Madison University and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, underscoring his expertise in quantitative analysis and institutional-level portfolio management. Michael is frequently featured in regional media for his insights, reflecting his notable contributions to investment strategy and educational outreach in the financial sector.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Fragasso Financial AdvisorsChief Investment OfficerSep 2015 to Present
Head of the Portfolio Management department. Responsibilities included global macro strategy, asset allocation, and portfolio management for discretionary multi-asset class client portfolios. Co-portf...
AllianceBernsteinAssociate Portfolio Manager and Equity Research AssociateMar 2013 to May 2015
• Managed and optimized institutional and high net worth client portfolios by implementing equity, currency and derivative trades; controlling cash flows; and rebalancing client accounts. • Research...
Ronin CapitalTraderApr 2007 to Oct 2012
Electronic Trader/Portfolio Associate - S&P 500 options portfolio: 4/10 – 9/12 • Implemented strategies within S&P 500 options portfolio including trade construction, cash monitoring & asset flows. •...

Education

James Madison University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Information Systems

Skills & Expertise

Equities
Options
Derivatives
Trading
Bloomberg
Financial Analysis
Investments
Strategy

Others at Fragasso Group Inc. (3)

NameRoleLocation
Jim Sinegal
Jim Sinegal
Senior Investment AnalystPittsburgh, PA , United States
Serhiy Zayats
Serhiy Zayats
Investment AnalystCarnegie, PA , United States
William Skidmore
William Skidmore
TraderUnited States

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