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The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade, fixed-income securities consisting primarily of corporate debt securities, U.S. government mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities. The Adviser seeks to enhance the performance by allocating relatively more of its portfolio to the security type that the Adviser expects to offer the best balance between current income and risk. The foreign securities in which it invests will be predominately denominated in U.S. dollars. It may invest in derivative contracts and/or hybrid instruments to implement its investment strategies.
Name | Title | Since | Until |
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Brian S. Ruffner | Portfolio Manager | 2017 | Now |
Biography | Brian S. Ruffner, has been the Fund’s portfolio manager since April of 2017. Mr. Ruffner is responsible for for providing research and advice on sector allocation and security selection. Mr. Ruffner joined Federated in 1994 in the Fund Accounting department and from 1997 to 2001 was a Trader on the Cash Management Desk. In 2001 Mr. Ruffner became an Investment Analyst and in 2004 was appointed Asst. Vice President of a Federated advisory subsidiary. He became a Senior Investment Analyst and was appointed Vice President in 2007. From 1993 through 1994 Mr. Ruffner was employed by Mellon Bank NA as Global Trade Administrator. Mr. Ruffner earned his B.S. at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received his M.B.A. from Duquesne University. | ||
Bryan J. Dingle | Portfolio Manager | 2013 | Now |
Biography | Bryan J. Dingle, CFA. Mr. Dingle joined Federated in 2006 as a Senior Investment Analyst and an Asst. Vice President of a Federated advisory subsidiary. He became a Vice President of MTB Investment Advisors in 2007. From 1997 to 2006 , he served as a Vice President and Senior Credit Analyst of Fixed Income Corporate Bond Research for MTB Investment Advisors, from 1995-1997 he was an Investment Officer and Junior Credit Analyst at MTB Investment Advisors and from 1994 to 1995 served as a Relationship Manager and Credit Analyst Trainee for M&T Bank. Mr. Dingle earned his B.S. at the University of Delaware and received his M.B.A. in Business and Management from the University of Maryland. | ||
Joseph M. Balestrino | Senior Vice President | 1994 | 2013 |
Biography | Joseph M. Balestrino, CFA, Senior Vice President, Fixed Income Market Strategist, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of the Domestic High Grade Corporate Bond Group. As Fixed Income Market Strategist, works as part of the team responsible for formulating Federated’s opinions on the various fixed income markets and positioning strategies, as well as articulating the practical implications of those targets to clients and potential clients. As Senior Portfolio Manager, responsible for portfolio management and administration of the General High Grade Corporate and Multi-Sector Bond Groups. Previous associations: Product Development and Insurance Operations, Federated Investors; Financial Planner, IDS/American Express. B.A., M.U.R.P., University of Pittsburgh. Professional affiliation: Member, CFA Society of Pittsburgh. Joined Federated 1986; Investment Experience: 23 Years. | ||
Christopher J. Smith | Senior Vice President | 2000 | 2006 |
Biography | Christopher J. Smith has been the Fund's Portfolio Manager since its inception in September 2005. Mr. Smith joined Federated in 1995 and has been a Senior Portfolio Manager since 2002 and Senior Vice President of the Fund's Adviser since 2011. Previous associations: Assistant Vice President of Provident Life & Accident Insurance Company, Portfolio Manager and Manager of Derivative Securities, Unum Provident Corporation; Investment Strategist and Financial Economist, Mellon Bank Corporation; Asset/Liability Financial Analyst, JP Morgan Chase & Co. B.S., B.A., Xavier University; M.A., University of Kentucky. Completed all coursework towards Ph.D. in Economics/Finance. Professional affiliation: Member, CFA Society of Pittsburgh. | ||
Susan M. Nason | Senior Vice President | 1993 | 2005 |
Biography | Nason is senior vice president and portfolio manager with Federated Investors, her employer since 1987. She is responsible for research and portfolio management in the fixed-income area, concentrating on U.S. Treasury, agency, and mortgage-backed securities. Prior to joining the firm, she spent two years as a corporate budget analyst for the New England Telephone Company. Nason holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. | ||
John T. Gentry | Senior Vice President | 1997 | 2000 |
Biography | John Gentry is Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of the Domestic High Grade Corporate Bond Group. Mr. Gentry joined Federated in 1995. Prior to joining Federated, he was a Senior Treasury Analyst at Sun Company, Inc. and an Analyst at Golembe Associates, Inc. He has worked in investment management since 1990 and has managed investment portfolios since 1997. Mr. Gentry has received the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Gentry received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and M.B.A. from Cornell University. |
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