ClearBridge Investments
Ryan D. Virag, CFA has extensive experience in the finance industry. Ryan D. began their career at Morgan Stanley as an Analyst from 2000 to 2002. Ryan D. then joined Goldman Sachs as an Analyst in the Private Investment Area from 2003 to 2005. In 2006, they moved to OppenheimerFunds, where they held the position of Investment Strategist, focusing on Capital Markets, Global, and Emerging Market Strategies. During their time there, they provided analysis and solutions to institutional money managers and financial advisors. Since 2012, Ryan has been with ClearBridge Investments, where they are currently the Managing Director and Client Portfolio Manager. Ryan D. has built and heads the company's business development and operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), serving clients across various channels. Ryan D. is responsible for articulating investment strategies, analyzing global macro and capital market conditions, and driving the firm's product capabilities.
Ryan D. Virag, CFA, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance from Villanova University, where they studied from 1996 to 2000. In 1998, they attended KU Leuven for a brief period, where they focused on Economics, History, Literature, and Flemish. Prior to their university education, they attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, NJ, from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, they hold several certifications, including the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute, and Series 7 and 63 certifications from FINRA. Ryan D. has also achieved the CFA Institute CE Program 5 Year Milestone, although the exact year of completion is not specified.
ClearBridge Investments
ClearBridge Investments is a well-established global investment manager with a legacy dating back 60 years and $157.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2023. We are committed to long-term results through active management. Led by the insight of proprietary, fundamental research and a team of 43 Portfolio Managers with an average of 28 years of investment industry experience, our investment process provides clients with equity-focused strategies in a number of investment vehicles and personalized, value-added client service. Our strategies are oriented around three primary investment objectives: Low Volatility, High Active Share and Income Solutions. Owned by Franklin Resources, ClearBridge operates with investment independence from headquarters in New York and offices in Baltimore, Ft. Lauderdale, London, San Mateo, Sydney and Wilmington.