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Duff & Phelps expands Global Listed Infrastructure Team
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Virtus Investment Partners has announced the addition of Andrew Pon and Macalla Rogers to its Global Listed Infrastructure team as research analysts. Pon will focus on the utilities sector while Rogers will support the transportation and midstream energy sectors. This move comes as a strategic enhancement of the firm's research capabilities in essential services that consistently perform well during various economic conditions.
Previously, Pon held positions at Foundry Brands and Causeway Capital Management, and Rogers worked with Stifel Financial Corp. and BMO Global Asset Management. This strengthening of expertise aims to enhance client outcomes across the investment strategies offered, including those available in the Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund.
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Addition of experienced analysts Andrew Pon and Macalla Rogers enhances research capabilities in utilities and energy sectors.
Pon and Rogers' backgrounds in investment analysis may improve client outcomes through enhanced decision-making.
Focused investment strategies in essential services can add stability to client portfolios.
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Andrew Pon and Macalla Rogers join as research analysts
Pon will serve as a director and research analyst focused on the utilities sector and Rogers, a junior research analyst, will support the transportation and midstream energy sectors.
Duff & Phelps’ global listed infrastructure strategies invest in companies that are essential to the economy, such as communications, utilities, transportation, and energy. The strategies are available in the Virtus Duff & Phelps Global Infrastructure Fund (I Shares: PGIUX), Virtus Duff & Phelps Select MLP and Energy Fund (I Shares: VLPIX), CIT, and institutional separate accounts.
“We are pleased to have Andrew and Macalla join the Global Listed Infrastructure team,” said Steven Wittwer, executive managing director and head of infrastructure. “Andrew and Macalla have extensive industry experience, which will be a significant asset in further strengthening our infrastructure team to enhance client outcomes. By investing in essential services companies that have historically performed well regardless of economic conditions, a listed infrastructure strategy can be an essential part of a well-diversified portfolio.”
Prior to joining Duff & Phelps, Pon, who started in the investment industry in 2013, was a merger and acquisitions associate at Foundry Brands and an equity research analyst at Causeway Capital Management, where he conducted fundamental research within the utilities, renewable energy, and LNG sectors. He has also held equity and research positions at J.P. Morgan and UBS. Pon holds a B.S. in economics with concentrations in finance and management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Rogers, who began her investment industry career in 2016, previously served as an equity research associate at Stifel Financial Corp., where she covered maritime shipping, energy infrastructure, and railroad stocks. She also served as a product management and development associate at BMO Global Asset Management and an internal advisor consultant with Nuveen. Rogers holds an M.S. in finance from the University of Notre Dame and a B.S. in economics from Florida State University. She is also a member of the Florida State University College of Business Recent Alumni Board.
About Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.
Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. began in 1932 as a fundamental research firm and has been managing assets since 1979. The firm seeks to provide specialty investment strategies that enhance client outcomes through active portfolio management and customized solutions, utilizing a process with values that include quality, reliability, and specialization. Investment strategies include U.S. and global real estate securities, global listed infrastructure, energy infrastructure, water and clean energy.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides investment management products and services from its affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about the firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
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Who are the new analysts joining Virtus Investment Partners?
Andrew Pon and Macalla Rogers have joined Virtus Investment Partners as research analysts.
What sectors will Andrew Pon and Macalla Rogers focus on?
Andrew Pon will focus on the utilities sector, while Macalla Rogers will support the transportation and midstream energy sectors.
How will the addition of Pon and Rogers impact Virtus Investment Partners?
The addition of Pon and Rogers is expected to enhance research capabilities and client outcomes in the firm's investment strategies.
What is the significance of Virtus' investment strategies?
Virtus' investment strategies focus on essential services that have shown resilience regardless of economic conditions, contributing to portfolio diversification.
What is the stock symbol for Virtus Investment Partners?
The stock symbol for Virtus Investment Partners is VRTS.
