Derek Courts

Derek Courts is currently AVP, Institutional Portfolio Analyst at FEG Investment Advisors, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he is responsible for supporting institutional client portfolios, with a focus on portfolio analytics, strategy development, and implementing asset allocation and manager research processes for institutional investors, such as endowments, foundations, healthcare organizations, and retirement plans. Drawing on FEG’s extensive research methodology, he works across a broad range of asset classes, including global equities, fixed income, credit, real assets, and diversifying strategies.

Prior to joining FEG in September 2024, Derek served as Senior Manager, Pension Investment and Strategy at Kroger, where he managed the pension investment portfolio and contributed to long-term asset allocation and risk management strategies (2018–2024). He also held the position of Investment Manager at TouchPoint® Wealth Partners, gaining experience in wealth management and multi-asset portfolio oversight. His expertise spans both institutional and private client portfolio construction, risk assessment, and investment strategy development.

Derek holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the University of Kentucky. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his analytical rigor in evaluating investment managers and for contributing to the design of multi-asset portfolios tailored to institutional needs, with particular strengths in quantitative analysis and strategy execution in varied market environments.