Kimberly Olsan
Senior Municipal Portfolio Manager at Newsquare Capital LLC
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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewSquare Capital, LLC | Senior Municipal Portfolio Manager | Jul 2024 to Present | — |
| FHN Financial | SVP Municipal Bond Trading | Jan 2005 to Jul 2024 | Muni trader short and intermediate sector. Author daily market commentary. |
| Spear Leeds and Kellogg | VP Municipal Trading | Sep 2002 to Jan 2005 | Head Municipal Trading |
| Vanguard | Fixed Income Trading Desk Head Brokerage Services | Feb 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 Union | Bond Trader | Feb 1994 to Feb 1998 | Traded municipal bonds for correspondent clearing clients of Wheat First. |
| Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. | Retail Brokerage | Jan 1991 to Feb 1994 | Retail broker |
| Drexel Burnham Lambert | Trading Assistant | Jul 1986 to Dec 1989 | Trading desk assistant |
Education
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
Others at Newsquare Capital LLC (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
M Miguel Biamon | Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager | Newtown Square, PA , United States |
| Vice President | Malvern, PA , United States | |
A Andrew Zach | Portfolio Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
| Portfolio Analyst | Newtown Square, PA , United States | |
L Lee Grout | Senior Portfolio Manager | Downingtown, PA , United States |