Thomas J. Sweeney, CFA, is Director and Portfolio Manager. Portfolio Manager / Structured Finance Sector Head: New York Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2005 with 4 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served as a structured trader. Previously, he worked in the Technology division. Before joining, he developed portfolio analytics systems at Merrill Lynch as a part of their Private Investors Technology Group. Hold a BS in Computer Science, Rutgers College.

Jeff Morton, CFA, is Vice President and Portfolio Manager. Fixed Income Portfolio Manager: New York. Joined Deutsche Asset Management in 2011 with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining, he served as a Portfolio Manager at Fischer Francis Trees and Watts. Previously, he worked as a Vice President at Credit Suisse and at Blackrock. Hold a BS in Major Industrial Management and Economics, Carnegie Mellon University.

Bryan Dziuban, Senior Portfolio Manager Fixed Income. Portfolio Manager of the fund. Began managing the fund in 2024. â—¾Joined DWS in 2007. Prior to his current role, he was a Portfolio Analyst for Fixed Income, and before that he served as a Performance Analyst. â—¾Senior Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income: NewYork. â—¾BS in Finance from Rutgers University.