Drake Mueller

Drake Mueller is a Portfolio Analyst at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. in Orange, CA, where he is responsible for supporting portfolio management, structured asset allocation, and client reporting. His work centers on analysis and operational tasks related to broadly diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds, with a primary focus on equities and fixed income.

His professional experience includes an internship as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, where he developed client relationship and investment analysis skills prior to joining Index Fund Advisors, Inc. in 2023. Drake’s expertise lies in advising on large-scale index fund allocation strategies, serving clients invested in U.S. and international equity and bond markets, and supporting evidence-based investing approaches.

Drake holds a degree in Business Administration from Chapman University, where he combined a rigorous academic foundation with real-world experience as a student-athlete. He is recognized for his analytical capabilities and commitment to fiduciary standards, contributing to the business’s mission of delivering data-driven, cost-effective portfolio solutions.