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Kimberly Olsan

Kimberly Olsan

Senior Municipal Portfolio Manager at Newsquare Capital LLC

Philadelphia, PA , United States

About

Kimberly Olsan is the Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at NewSquare Capital LLC, based in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, she serves as the firm's municipal fixed income expert, overseeing portfolio management and strategy specifically within the municipal bond market, and focuses on expanding NewSquare’s footprint in this asset class. Her responsibilities include direct engagement with advisors and investors, portfolio construction, risk management, and publishing thought leadership on municipal bond trends.

Olsan brings nearly four decades of deep experience in fixed income investing, with an extensive background in municipal bonds. Prior to joining NewSquare Capital in 2024, she was Senior Vice President, Municipal Trading at FHN Financial, and previously led fixed income desks at Vanguard and Spear, Leeds & Kellogg. She started her career in 1986 at Drexel Burnham Lambert and is credited with founding fixed income brokerage operations within multiple prominent firms.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government with a minor in Sociology from Franklin and Marshall College. Olsan is widely recognized as an expert in municipal bonds and fixed income strategy, known for her collaborative approach, risk management acumen, and regular publication of municipal market commentary.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
NewSquare Capital, LLCSenior Municipal Portfolio ManagerJul 2024 to Present
FHN FinancialSVP Municipal Bond TradingJan 2005 to Jul 2024
Muni trader short and intermediate sector. Author daily market commentary.
Spear Leeds and KelloggVP Municipal TradingSep 2002 to Jan 2005
Head Municipal Trading
VanguardFixed Income Trading Desk Head Brokerage ServicesFeb 1998 to Sep 2002
Started a trading desk within Brokerage Services to coordinate fixed income needs of various client groups. Headed an effort of 25 traders between PA and AZ sites.
Wheat First UnionBond TraderFeb 1994 to Feb 1998
Traded municipal bonds for correspondent clearing clients of Wheat First.
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.Retail BrokerageJan 1991 to Feb 1994
Retail broker
Drexel Burnham LambertTrading AssistantJul 1986 to Dec 1989
Trading desk assistant

Education

Franklin & Marshall College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government

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Gang Zhou
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