Strategic Income Strategy

The strategy seeks a high level of current income with a focus on capital preservation by investing primarily in income producing fixed income securities.

Invests in diversified sources of income through a high quality, multi-sector approach
Unique asset class combinations and specialized knowledge in niche sectors
Employs a high conviction approach to security selection with rigorous bottom-up fundamental research

Strategic Income Commentary (PDF)

Strategic Income Fact Sheet (PDF)

Overview of Strategic Income (PDF)

Multi-Sector Fixed Income

STYLE

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index

BENCHMARK

July 1, 2017

INCEPTION DATE

$1.3 Billion

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

As of 06/30/2025

US Multi-Sector Fixed Income

EVESTMENT UNIVERSE

Separate Account

Mutual Fund

Commingled Fund

Exchange Traded Fund

INVESTMENT VEHICLES

Philosophy

The Strategic Income strategy employs a high conviction, yield-oriented investment approach coupled with sector diversification and diligent risk management resulting in attractive risk-adjusted returns via high levels of income. The strategy will incorporate the best investment ideas available to Fort Washington, exploiting Fort Washington’s core competencies of bottom-up credit and structure analysis. The team believes risk monitoring, performance measurement, and active management are key components to achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Portfolio Construction

Minimum 50% Investment Grade rated securities
Allowable investments: Cash and Equivalents, Treasury Securities, Public Debt, Public Equity, Preferred Stock, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Closed-end Funds, Private Debt, Interest Rate Swaps/Futures, Credit Default Swaps (Indices/Single Names), VIX Futures
Typically 125 - 175 issuers

Investment Management Team

Daniel J. Carter, CFA

Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager

Career Summary
Ohio Casualty Group
Provident Financial Group

Education
BS - Miami University

Meet Daniel Carter

Austin R. Kummer, CFA

Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager

Career Summary
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Education
BBA - Ohio University
MBA - Xavier University

Meet Austin Kummer

Garrick T. Bauer, CFA

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Head of Credit

Career Summary
Wellington Management Company
Summit Investment Partners
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Education
BS - Miami University
MBA - University of Virginia

Meet Garrick Bauer

Paul A. Tomich, CFA

Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager

Career Summary
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Education
BSBA - Xavier University

Meet Paul Tomich

Scott D. Weston

Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager

Career Summary
Countrywide Investments
Midwest Group of Funds

Education
BA - University of Utah
MBA - University of Cincinnati

Meet Scott Weston

Brendan M. White, CFA

Senior Vice President, Co-Chief Investment Officer

Career Summary
Ohio Casualty Corporation

Education
BS - The Ohio State University
MBA - Xavier University

Meet Brendan White

Meet Fixed Income Team

Explore Our Overview of Strategic Income

Fort Washington's Strategic Income strategy is designed to deliver a high level of current income and total return, emphasizing capital preservation and offering unique outcomes compared to traditional fixed income investments.