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About
Michael Sasaki, CFA, is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Redwood Investment Management, LLC, based in Phoenix, AZ. Since joining Redwood in 2018, he has progressed from Analyst to Senior Analyst and now Partner, recently earning an ownership stake in the firm in recognition of his exemplary leadership and contributions to the firm's growth and investment process.
At Redwood, Michael is involved in the development and management of quantitative investment strategies, with a specific focus on risk-managed solutions for financial advisors and their clients. His expertise spans public and private investments, including asset classes such as equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and private debt secured by real estate as part of Redwood’s RiskFirst® suite of investment offerings.
Before joining Redwood, Michael worked as a Senior Fixed Income Representative at TD Ameritrade Institutional, where he gained significant experience in fixed income markets and client advisory services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego, and is a CFA charterholder, demonstrating deep expertise in quantitative research and investment strategy design.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Investment Management, LLC | Senior Analyst | Jan 2022 to Present | — |
| Redwood Investment Management, LLC | Analyst | Dec 2018 to Jan 2022 | Redwood is an investment management firm dedicated to being a trusted partner to financial advisors and providing them with investment excellence across its quantitative research driven strategies. |
| TD Ameritrade Institutional | Senior Fixed Income Representative | Aug 2016 to Nov 2018 | • Facilitate and accurately execute institutional fixed income trades on a daily basis • Investigate internal and external trade inquiries regarding price, security description, and corporate action e... |
| TD Ameritrade Institutional | Relationship Manager | Aug 2015 to Aug 2016 | • Monitored communication between internal departments regarding client requests and account maintenance • Triaged and processed outstanding exception items during client account setup • Developed adv... |
Education
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Science
2013 — 2015
Others at Redwood Investment Management, LLC (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
M Michael Cheung | Portfolio Manager and Head of Quantitative Research | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Managing Partner, Portfolio Manager | Scottsdale, AZ , United States |
D Daniela T. | Senior Analyst | Phoenix, AZ , United States |
 | Associate Investment Analyst | Scottsdale, AZ , United States |
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