Christian Busken
Vice President - Research at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC
About
Christian Busken serves as the Director of Research – Real Assets at Fund Evaluation Group (FEG), based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this capacity, he leads research activities within the real assets space, overseeing the sourcing, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of investment opportunities in sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and other hard asset classes.
Christian brings over two decades of experience at FEG, having joined the firm in 2002 and steadily advancing to his current leadership position. He is recognized for his expertise in real asset investment strategies, portfolio construction, and market analysis, and he routinely contributes insights through market commentaries and thought leadership publications focused on private capital, fixed income, and asset allocation. Earlier in his career, he held roles at FranklinCovey and Franklin Templeton Investments, developing skills in client service and financial analysis.
Christian holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University. His professional background and educational credentials make him a trusted authority in real assets, enabling FEG clients to navigate evolving opportunities and risks in alternative investments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Evaluation Group | Vice President - Research | Feb 2002 to Present | — |
| FranklinCovey | Sales Associate | Oct 1997 to Jun 1998 | — |
| Franklin Templeton Investments | Client Service Representative | Jan 1998 to Jan 1998 | — |
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA, International Business
1999 — 2001
Brigham Young University
B.A, Spanish & Latin American Studies
1993 — 1997
Indian Hill High School
Skills & Expertise
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bobby Blue | Vice President, Portfolio Construction | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
B Brian Hooper | Research Analyst | Fairborn, OH , United States |
| Vice President - Research | Detroit, MI , United States | |
D David Mason | Research Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
| AVP, Institutional Portfolio Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Institutional Portfolio Analyst | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
| Managing Principal and CIO and Head of Research | Cincinnati, OH , United States | |
K Kevin James Conroy | Senior Research Analyst - Hedged Strategies | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
M Michael Franke | Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
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