Davis is a senior trader/research analyst for Principal Global Investors. He is responsible for trading mortgage-backed securities and developing investment strategies related to mortgages and derivatives. Davis joined the firm in 1993 as a servicing valuation director for Principal Residential Mortgage. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Iowa. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst esignation and is a member of the CFA Institute.

Zach Gassmann has been with Principal® since 2007. He received a master’s degree in financial management from Drake University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Simpson College. Mr. Gassmann has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.