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D David Jilek
Vice President, Chief Investment Strategist at Gateway Investment Advisers LLC
About
D David Jilek is Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist at Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC, based in Brookline, MA. In this role since 2014, he is responsible for developing and communicating the firm’s investment strategy, leading market outlook, and portfolio positioning initiatives, with a particular focus on options-based strategies and equity risk management solutions.
Jilek’s expertise spans stock index options, equity derivatives, and risk-managed equity investments, addressing challenges in fixed income and volatile market environments. Prior to joining Gateway, he served as Vice President and Investment Strategist at Natixis, where he specialized in multi-asset allocation and strategy.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kansas and a degree in Mandarin Chinese from Princeton University, reflecting a strong analytical background and cross-cultural proficiency. Jilek has also contributed to the industry as a board member at the Sean D Biggs Memorial Foundation since 2012, adding nonprofit leadership experience to his professional profile.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC | Vice President, Chief Investment Strategist | Jan 2014 to Present | — |
| Natixis | Investment Strategist | Jul 2007 to Dec 2013 | — |
| Sean D Biggs Memorial Foundation | Board Member at Large | Jan 2012 to Present | — |
| Evergreen Investments | Equity Product Manager | Jun 2003 to Jun 2007 | — |
| American Express Financial Advisors | Senior Research Manager | Jun 2002 to Jun 2003 | — |
| Putnam Investments | Product Manager | Jan 1998 to Jan 2002 | — |
| Pennington & Company | Director of Annual Campaigns | Jun 1997 to Jun 1998 | — |
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
1993 — 1997
Princeton University
Mandarin Chinese
1996 — 1996
Skills & Expertise
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