Fund Inception | 12/03/2021 |
Name of Issuer | Catholic Responsible Investments Funds |
Fund Advisor(s) | Christian Brothers Inv Srvc Inc |
Sub-Advisor(s) | Causeway Capital Management LLC Principal Global Investors LLC WCM Investment Management Mercer Investments LLC |
Fund Managers for CRLSX
Jonathan Eng
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Mr. Eng is a director and fundamental portfolio manager of Causeway and has been with the firm since July 2001. He is responsible for investment research in the global consumer discretionary, industrials and materials sectors. He has been a portfolio manager since February 2002.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
From 1997 to July 2001, Mr. Eng was an equity research associate for the Hotchkis and Wiley division of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. In 1996, Mr. Eng worked as a summer research associate for Hotchkis and Wiley, performing U.K. and European equity research.
Paul Black
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Paul joined WCM in 1989; his primary responsibility is portfolio management for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since the start of his investment career in 1983, Paul’s experience includes positions as Portfolio Manager with Wells Fargo Private Banking Group, and at Bank of America. Paul earned his B.S. in Finance from California State University, San Diego.
Arjun Jayaraman
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Arjun Jayaraman, PhD, CFA, is head of the quantitative research group at Causeway Capital Management LLC (“Causewayâ€). He has been a portfolio manager at the Causeway since January 2006. From 2004 to 2005, Dr. Jayaraman was a portfolio manager for quantitative strategies at PanAgora Asset Management. He was the lead portfolio manager of its non-U.S. large cap core equity portfolios and was the co-portfolio manager of its global large cap core equity portfolios. From 2000-2004, Dr. Jayaraman managed similar portfolios at Putnam Investments in addition to working closely with the teams that managed Putnam’s traditional non-U.S. strategies. Dr. Jayaraman has a BA in Economics from Columbia University, a PhD from New York University (Stern School of Business) and is a CFA charterholder
MacDuff Kuhnert
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
MacDuff Kuhnert, CFA, is a director of Causeway Capital Management LLC (“Causewayâ€) and performs quantitative research. He joined Causeway in July 2001. His responsibilities include product development, asset allocation, risk management, and the design and implementation of proprietary valuation models and other quantitative tools. From 1996 to July 2001, Mr. Kuhnert worked for HW-MLIM as a quantitative research associate, where he created and developed advanced quantitative models used in the international value investment process. Mr. Kuhnert has a BA in Chemistry from Dartmouth College. He is a CFA charterholder and member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts and the Los Angeles Quantitative Investment Association.
Michael Trigg
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Mike Trigg is a Portfolio Manager and President with WCM Investment Managers. As a member of the Investment Strategy Groups for the firm’s global fundamental growth strategies, his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research. Prior to joining WCM in 2006, he served as an equity analyst at Morningstar, Inc., where he also managed the company’s Model Growth Portfolio. Mike has also served as an analyst at the Motley Fool, an online investment service. He holds a BS in finance from Saint Louis University.
Conor Muldoon
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Mr. Muldoon is a director and fundamental portfolio manager of Causeway and is responsible for investment research in the global financials and materials sectors. He joined the firm in August 2003 and has been a portfolio manager since September 2010.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
From 1995 to June 2003, Mr. Muldoon was an investment consultant for Fidelity Investments where he served as a liaison between institutional clients and investment managers within Fidelity.
Alessandro Valentini
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Alessandro Valentini is a Director and fundamental portfolio manager of Causeway and is responsible for research in the global health care and financial sectors. Mr. Valentini joined the firm in July 2006 as a Research Associate and became a Portfolio Manager in 2013. During the summer of 2005, Mr. Valentini worked as a research analyst at Thornburg Investment Management. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Valentini worked as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs in the European Equities Research-Sales division in New York.
Sanjay Ayer
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
As a member of the Investment Strategy Group for the firm’s global fundamental growth strategies, his primary responsibilities are portfolio management and equity research. Prior to joining WCM in 2007, he served as an equity analyst for Morningstar, Inc., where he covered the gaming, cruise and online travel industries. Sanjay also served previously as a performance analyst at J. & W. Seligman & Co. In addition to being a CFA® charterholder, he holds a BA in economics and a BA in applied mathematics from Johns Hopkins University.
Joe Gubler
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Joe Gubler, CFA, is a director of Causeway Capital Management LLC and performs quantitative research. He joined Causeway Capital Management LLC in April 2005. From 2002 to April 2005, Mr. Gubler worked as Director of Engineering for the MonsterTRAK division of Monster.com. He was responsible for a cross-functional team that developed, enhanced, and maintained the software that powers the monstertrak.com website. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Gubler developed database-enabled web applications for a wide range of companies, including the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Recording Industry Association of America, Disney, NameSafe.com, and Array Networks. While studying astrophysics at UC San Diego, Mr. Gubler worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s stellar interferometry group. Mr. Gubler has a BS, cum laude, in Physics from UC Irvine, an MS in Physics from UC San Diego, and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management. He is a CFA charterholder.
Ellen Lee
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Ms. Lee is a director and fundamental portfolio manager at Causeway. She joined the firm in August 2007 and has been a portfolio manager since January 2015.
During the summer of 2006, Ms. Lee interned at Tiger Asia. From 2001 to 2004, Ms. Lee was an associate in the mergers and acquisitions division of Credit Suisse First Boston in Seoul. From 1999 to 2000, she was an analyst in the mergers and acquisitions division of Credit Suisse First Boston in Hong Kong.
Brian Cho
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Mr. Cho is a fundamental portfolio manager at Causeway. He joined the firm in September 2013 and has been a portfolio manager since January 2021. His current responsibilities include coverage of companies in the technology and communication services sectors.
From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Cho was a vice president at BofA-ML Equity Research, covering the IT hardware and supply chain sector. From 2007 to 2011, he worked as an associate at Goldman Sachs Equity Research covering the same sector. From 2006 to 2007, he worked as an analyst at Morgan Stanley Equity Research covering the internet and interactive software sector. Prior to that, he worked as an analyst at PA Consulting Group in the financial services practice.
Mr. Cho earned a BSc in management science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ryan Myers
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Mr. Myers is a quantitative portfolio manager at Causeway. He joined the firm in June 2013 and has been a portfolio manager since January 2021. His responsibilities include alpha research, stock selection, and portfolio construction. From 2010 to 2012, Mr. Myers served as chief investment officer of Iron Castle Asset Management, an investment partnership focused on mid-cap U.S. equities. From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Myers worked as an analyst at Canyon Partners, where he covered the cable, media, telecom and satellite sectors. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Myers was an associate for Oaktree Capital Management in the distressed opportunities group. Mr. Myers began his professional career in 2003 as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in the technology, media and telecom group. Mr. Myers earned a BA, magna cum laude, in economics from Harvard University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar. Mr. Myers currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Yosemite Conservancy, an organization dedicated to supporting projects and programs that preserve Yosemite National Park and enrich the visitor experience.
Steven Nguyen
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Steven Nguyen is a Director and Fundamental Portfolio Manager of Causeway and is responsible for investment research in the global energy, utilities and health care sectors. He joined the firm in April 2012. From 2006 to 2012, Mr. Nguyen was a Senior Credit Analyst at Bradford & Marzec covering high yield and investment grade companies in the telecommunication services, cable, media, gaming, insurance, and REIT industries. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Nguyen was a Credit Analyst/Portfolio Manager in the corporate bond department of Allegiance Capital.
John Geissinger
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
John Geissinger, CFA is the Chief Investment Officer at CBIS, a Catholic, socially responsible investment manager with over $10.3 billion in assets under management. CBIS is positioned at the intersection of faith and finance, serving Catholic investors across the globe.
Mr. Geissinger is responsible for developing investment policies and programs that achieve the investment objectives of the organization and its investors. He is responsible the development of CBIS’ overall investment philosophy and direction, including ultimate responsibility for the manager-of-managers function. He is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. John brings 30 years of portfolio and risk management experience in prominent financial services firms. He was a partner with Hewitt EnnisKnupp (2012-2014), a provider of investment consulting to corporate and public pension plans, endowments, foundations and defined contribution plans.
His prior experience includes chief investment officer roles with North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (2010-2012), Natsource, LLC (2008-2010) and Bear Stearns Asset Management (1998-2008), as well as research and portfolio management experience with Chancellor/LGT Asset Management, Putnam Investments and Aetna Life and Casualty. John holds a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, MBA from New York University and is a CFA charterholder.
Harry Hartford
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Harry Hartford is the President of Causeway Capital Management. Mr. Hartford has served as portfolio manager and President since 2001. He is responsible for investment research in global basic materials and banks. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Hartford was a Managing Director for the Hotchkis and Wiley division of MLIM, and co-head of the International and Global Value Team. Mr. Hartford has been in the investment community since 1984.
Sarah Ketterer
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Ms. Ketterer is the chief executive officer of Causeway, portfolio manager for the firm's fundamental and absolute returns strategies, and is responsible for investment research across all sectors. Ms. Ketterer is a member of Causeway's operating committee. She co-founded the firm in June 2001.
Paul Blankenhagen
Portfolio Manager since 12/03/2021
Paul is a portfolio manager at Principal Global Equities. He is a co-portfolio manager for the international core and international all country portfolios. Paul is also active in research with an emphasis on the international banking industry. He joined the firm in 1992 and has been a member of the international equity team since 1995. Paul was named a portfolio manager for international core in 2000. He received an MBA from Drake University and a bachelor's degree in finance from Iowa State University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Iowa.
Jon Tringale
Portfolio Manager since 12/31/2022
Jon joined WCM in 2015; his primary responsibility is portfolio management for our global, fundamental growth strategies. Since he began his investment career in 2008, Jon’s experience includes positions as an Analyst on the trading floor with Wedbush Securities, and as Vice President at Gerson Lehrman Group. Jon earned his B.S. (cum laude) in Finance from San Jose State University (California).
George Maris
Portfolio Manager since 11/01/2023
George is chief investment officer and global head of equities for Principal Asset Management. In this role, he possesses leadership responsibility for the equities platform including managing more than 120 investment professionals across the firm's global investment centers. Maris also serves as portfolio manager on the firm's international equity strategies. George joined Principal in 2023, most recently serving as Head of Equities - Americas at Janus Henderson where he was a member of the firm’s executive committee, and as lead portfolio manager on the firm’s international and global alpha equity strategies where the international fund received the 2024 Lipper Award.* Prior to Janus Henderson, George was lead portfolio manager of the domestic core, international core and global equity strategies at Northern Trust Global Investments. Maris additionally was at Columbia Management Group serving as portfolio manager on its large-cap and mid-cap core domestic equity strategies. He previously was portfolio manager, equity analyst and derivatives strategist at Maris received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Swarthmore College, Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. George is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Putnam Investments, where the convertible securities strategy he co-managed also received the 2004 Lipper Award.** George guest lectured at several universities including the MIT Sloan School of Management, Wake Forest University and University of Denver. In addition, he is a member of the Executive Advisory Board of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
Thomas Digenan
Portfolio Manager since 07/18/2024
Mr. Digenan is the head of the US Intrinsic Value Equity team at UBS Asset Managment. Prior to this role, Tom had been a Strategist with the team since 2001. Prior to that, Tom was president of the firm’s mutual funds and relationship funds organization. Prior to joining the UBS predecessor organization Brinson Partners in 1993, Tom was a senior manager in the tax department of KPMG Peat Marwick. Tom is a member of the CFA Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and he is on the board of CFA Society Chicago.