Sean Mc Gowan, Cfa
About Sean Mc Gowan, Cfa
Sean McGowan, CFA, is an Associate Director at Russell Investments, specializing in customized portfolio solutions for large institutional investors. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Analytics, and Enterprise Systems from Saint Louis University and has prior experience in institutional sales at Dimensional Fund Advisors.
Work at Russell Investments
Sean McGowan has been serving as an Associate Director at Russell Investments since 2022. In this role, he specializes in providing customized portfolio solutions designed to meet the specific needs of large institutional investors. His responsibilities include establishing and expanding investment partnerships within the Americas Institutional business, focusing on delivering tailored investment strategies.
Previous Experience at Dimensional Fund Advisors
Before joining Russell Investments, Sean McGowan worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors from 2019 to 2022. He held the position of Associate in Institutional Sales for three years, where he contributed to sales initiatives and client relationship management. Additionally, he briefly served as a Senior Associate in Institutional Sales for four months in 2022, further enhancing his expertise in the institutional investment sector.
Education and Expertise
Sean McGowan earned his Bachelor's degree from Saint Louis University, where he studied Finance, Analytics, and Enterprise Systems. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which signifies his advanced knowledge and proficiency in investment management and financial analysis. This educational background supports his current role in delivering complex financial solutions.
Internship and Teaching Experience
Prior to his professional roles, Sean McGowan gained valuable experience as a Private Wealth Management Intern at U.S. Bank in 2018, where he worked for three months in the Greater St. Louis Area. He also served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Finance at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University from 2018 to 2019, assisting in the education of finance students.