Joanna Wald, Portfolio Manager and Head of Research, US Small and Mid Cap Equities of Schroders, has been involved with research and portfolio management at Schroders since 2013. She has managed the MainStay VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio since 2024. Ms. Wald joined Schroders as an Equity Analyst in 2013. Prior to joining Schroders, Ms. Wald was an Equity Analyst at Ballast Capital Management from 2010 to 2013, and prior to this, Ms. Wald was an Equity Analyst for Ramius Capital Group.

Robert Kaynor, CFA, Portfolio Manager and Head of US Small and Mid Cap Equities of Schroders, has been involved with research and portfolio management at Schroders since 2013. He has managed the MainStay VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio since 2024. Mr. Kaynor covers a variety of industries in the consumer, producer durables, and materials sectors. Mr. Kaynor joined Schroders as a Senior Equity Analyst for the U.S. Small and MidCap team in 2013 in which he covered the consumer sector. Kaynor was the Chief Investment Officer at Ballast Capital Management from 2010 to 2012, and prior to this, Mr. Kaynor was a Managing Director/Portfolio Manager for Ramius Capital Group.