Debra Wilkens

Debra Wilkens, CFA, is a Founding Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager at Private Wealth Asset Management, LLC, located in Austin, TX. In her current role, she leads the development and management of customized investment portfolios tailored to the unique objectives of high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments. She is an active member of the firm's investment committee, where she helps guide portfolio strategy and risk management decisions.

Debra has over a decade of experience in the investment management industry, including previous roles as Senior Vice President - Investment Strategist and Investment Manager at Wells Fargo. Her sector expertise encompasses multi-asset portfolios, with deep experience in public and private equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, focused on delivering portfolio solutions for sophisticated wealth management needs.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian, in Business Administration and Political Science from Baylor University, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Debra is recognized for her rigorous approach to portfolio construction and her commitment to personalized, fiduciary-driven client service.