Christopher Tschieder
Senior Portfolio Manager, Principal at Johnson Investment Counsel Inc.
About
Christopher A. Tschieder, CFP®, is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Principal at Johnson Investment Counsel in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he is responsible for managing client portfolios, delivering tailored investment strategies, and overseeing comprehensive wealth management solutions, including retirement, estate, and charitable planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Chris specializes in multi-asset class portfolio construction, with a focus on equities, fixed income, and alternative investments as part of his firm’s holistic wealth management approach. He also provides expertise in financial planning and trust services, reflecting his broad knowledge of both individual and institutional wealth management needs.
Prior to joining Johnson Investment Counsel in 2016, Chris spent over a decade at PNC, serving as Senior Investment Advisor and Director within PNC Institutional Investments, where he honed his skills in portfolio management and client advisory services. He holds an MBA in Finance from Xavier University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, bringing analytical rigor and leadership to his investment practice.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Investment Counsel | Senior Portfolio Manager, Principal | Jan 2016 to Present | Johnson Investment Counsel is one of the nation’s largest independent wealth management firms, managing assets for clients in 49 states. Johnson Investment Counsel is an employee-owned firm, offering ... |
| PNC Wealth Management | Senior Investment Advisor | Jul 2010 to Jan 2016 | Senior Investment Officer for PNC Wealth Management Cincinnati, which has approximately $3 billion in assets under management. |
| PNC Institutional Investments | Director | Jul 2005 to Jun 2010 | Director of six person team that provides investment management and 401(k) recordkeeping services for institutional market in Greater Cincinnati area. |
| INVESCO-NAM | Marketing Director | May 2002 to Jun 2005 | Responsible for all marketing efforts for INVESCO-NAM's instutional and retail products. |
| Fund Evaluation Group | Vice President | Apr 1998 to May 2002 | Lead consultant for 15 institutional clients with assets totaling over $600 million. Secondary consultant for an additional five clients with assets totaling over $500 million. Made recommendations ... |
| Fifth Third Bank | Trust Associate | Mar 1997 to Apr 1998 | Account manager responsible for approximately 30 401(k) client relationships. Involved in all aspects of the relationship including daily recordkeeping, client education meetings and plan sponsor inv... |
| United States Air Force | Officer - Program Manager | Aug 1988 to Mar 1997 | — |
Education
Xavier University
MBA, Finance
1993 — 1995
United States Air Force Academy
BS, Civil Engineering
1983 — 1988
Longwood Lyman High school
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