Michael Hall
About Michael Hall
Michael Hall is the Managing Director at Russell Investments, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in investment strategy, plan governance, and asset allocation modeling, supported by a strong educational background in Actuarial Science and Mathematics.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Michael Hall serves as Managing Director at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to providing services to some of the largest institutional investors in the United States. His responsibilities include overseeing investment strategies and ensuring effective implementation of investment policies. Hall's extensive experience in the financial sector supports his leadership in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Investment Strategy
Prior to his current role, Michael Hall worked at Russell Investments as Director of Investment Strategy from 1998 to 2010. During this 12-year tenure, he gained significant expertise in asset allocation modeling and investment policy review. His work involved evaluating and developing investment manager structures, which contributed to his understanding of the investment landscape.
Actuarial Background and Expertise
Michael Hall has a robust background in actuarial science, having worked as an actuary for corporate retirement and benefits plans for eight years. He specializes in plan governance and investment policy review and implementation. Hall holds the designation of Associate of the Society of Actuaries, which underscores his expertise in this field. Additionally, he has developed skills in liability hedging benchmark construction.
Education and Qualifications
Michael Hall studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from 1985 to 1990. He furthered his education at Georgia State University, achieving a Master of Actuarial Science from 1993 to 1995. Hall is also a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Seattle, which reflects his commitment to professional development in finance and investment.
Career at Willis Towers Watson
Before joining Russell Investments, Michael Hall worked at Willis Towers Watson as the West Division Practice Leader from 2011 to 2017. In this role, he focused on providing actuarial consulting services and enhancing investment strategies for clients. His experience at Willis Towers Watson contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry.