About
David Mason is a seasoned investment professional and former Research Analyst at Fund Evaluation Group (FEG) in Cincinnati, Ohio, with over two decades of experience in the investment industry. At FEG, he played a key role in investment manager research and due diligence, particularly focusing on alternative and opportunistic investments, and was a core member of teams covering global equities and diversifying strategies. During his tenure, he provided institutional clients with asset allocation guidance, capital markets analysis, and contributed to both portfolio construction and hedge fund-of-fund solutions.
His career encompasses significant roles including Portfolio Manager at Fifth Third Asset Management, where he managed mutual funds and institutional strategies, and Equities Trader at Fidelity Investments, where he specialized in trading and executive compensation.
David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in International Business from the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business, and an MBA in Finance from Xavier University – Williams College of Business. He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), underscoring his expertise in hedge funds, private capital, and multi-asset portfolio construction for institutional and UHNW client segments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Evaluation Group | Research Analyst | Jan 2008 to Present | — |
| Fifth-Third Asset Management | Portfolio Manager | Mar 2005 to Jan 2008 | — |
| Fidelity Investments | Equities Trader | Jun 2000 to Mar 2005 | — |
Education
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Finace, Major Finance-Minor International Business
1996 — 2000
Xavier University - Williams College of Business
MBA, Finance
Others at Fund Evaluation Group, LLC (25)
| 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 | |
| Vice President - Research | 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 |
| Vice President and Portfolio Manager | Cincinnati, OH , United States |
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