Chris Sierakowski, CFA is a Vice President of SSGA and the Adviser and a Portfolio Manager on the Fundamental U.S. Equity Group. Mr. Sierakowski joined SSGA in July 2016 through its acquisition of GE Asset Management (GEAM). Prior to joining SSGA, Mr. Sierakowski served in various investment roles at GEAM since 1999., including providing analysts coverage for the software, computer hardware, semiconductors, business services, and payments industries. He also managed a Technology sector portfolio and acted as global Tech, Media and Telcom sector leader. Prior to GEAM, Mr. Sierakowski spent several years in IT consulting and as an officer in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sierakowski has a BS in Economics from the United States Military Academy and an MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has been a member of the CFA Institute since 2002.

Paul Nestro is a Managing Director of State Street Global Advisors and the Director of Fundamental Growth and Core Research. Since 2004, he has been the co-Portfolio Manager of the European Equity strategy and was previously a Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets, International Equity (EAFE), and International Small Cap strategies. He also served as the team’s analyst covering the metals and mining sector and as an analyst for a Global Equity mutual fund. Mr. Nestro joined State Street Global Advisors in July 2016 through its acquisition of GE Asset Management (GEAM). After completing GE’s Financial Management Program, he joined the Financial Planning & Analysis team at GEAM, and has been in the investment industry since 1993. Mr. Nestro has a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Paul is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager with GE Asset Management Incorporated for the International Equity, Europe Equity, and Metals and Mining portfolios. Paul also has research coverage for the Metals and Mining sector. Paul has 16 years of investment experience with GE Asset Management. After completing GE’s Financial Management Program, he joined the Financial Planning & Analysis team at GEAM. Paul has a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Michael Solecki, CFA, is a Senior Managing Director of SSGA and Chief Investment Officer for Fundamental Growth and Core Equity. He is also a member of SSGA’s Executive Management Group. He joined SSGA in July 2016 through its acquisition of GEAM. Previously, as part of the International Equity team, he held roles as Chief Investment Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Director of Portfolio Management and a Director of Research. Prior to GE, he worked for Monarch Capital Corporation as a financial analyst. He has a BS in Finance from Western New England College and a MBA from Fordham Univer