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About
Bruce Simpson, CFA, CFP®, is Senior Portfolio Manager at MainStreet Investment Advisors, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role since 2014, he manages investment portfolios for a diverse client base and serves as a member of the firm’s Investment Committee, contributing to asset allocation strategies and investment research. His responsibilities focus on delivering tailored investment solutions, including direct indexing, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and fund allocation portfolios, primarily for bank trust departments, wealth management firms, and financial intermediaries.
Simpson brings over two decades of investment management and advisory experience, with prior roles as Relationship Manager at Geneva Investment Management and Private Client Advisor at William Blair. His expertise spans equity and fixed income asset classes, with a particular emphasis on portfolio construction, risk management, and aligning investment strategies to client long-term objectives.
He holds an MBA in Statistics and Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in American History from Northwestern University. Bruce is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), reflecting a commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and fiduciary care.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| MainStreet Investment Advisors, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Feb 2014 to Present | — |
| Geneva Investment Management | Relationship Manager | Jan 2012 to Jan 2014 | — |
| William Blair | Private Client Advisor | Mar 2008 to Nov 2010 | — |
| William Blair | Senior Analyst, Equity Research | Oct 1997 to Mar 2008 | — |
| O'Connor Partners/Swiss Bank Corp | Business Analyst | Jan 1992 to Jan 1997 | — |
Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master Of Business Administration, Statistics, Finance
1995 — 1998
Northwestern University
Bachelor Of Arts, American History
1982
Geneva Community High School
Skills & Expertise
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