Eric Lessnau
Senior Portfolio Manager at Yousif Capital Management, LLC
About
Eric Lessnau is the Senior Portfolio Manager at Yousif Capital Management, LLC, based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In this role, he is responsible for managing and monitoring domestic equity portfolios, conducting performance analysis for domestic strategies, and working on the implementation of new investment products. His areas of specialization include creating and managing socially responsible and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) portfolios.
Before joining Yousif Capital Management in November 2021, Eric served as Director of Domestic Equities at World Asset Management from 2008 to 2021, where he managed index funds with over $11 billion in assets under management. He began his investment career at Comerica Bank, working as a Senior Analyst in various investment and trust operations roles from 2000 to 2007.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College and a degree in Business with a focus on Corporate Finance from Central Michigan University. With over two decades of experience in portfolio management, equity analysis, and product strategy, he is known for his expertise in U.S. equities, index strategies, and sustainable investing.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Yousif Capital Management | Senior Portfolio Manager | Nov 2021 to Present | — | 
| World Asset Management | Director of Domestic Equities | Jan 2008 to Nov 2021 | Index fund manager in the domestic equities team at World Asset Management. Current AUM of over 11 billion. Manage a broad range of different indices including fundamental. Specializing in socially re... | 
| Comerica Bank | Senior Analyst Comerica Securities | Jul 2003 to Dec 2007 | — | 
| Comerica Bank | Senior Analyst Trust Operations | May 2000 to Jun 2003 | — | 
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration
MSF, Finance
2001 — 2005
Central Michigan University
Business, Corporate Finance
1995 — 2000
Others at Yousif Capital Management, LLC (4)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Senior Portfolio Manager | Bloomfield Hills, MI , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Bloomfield Hills, MI , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Royal Oak, MI , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Birmingham, MI , United States |