Linda A. Duessel, CFA, CPA, CFP
Equity Market Strategist & Client Portfolio Manager for Federated

As Equity Market Strategist, works as part of the team responsible for formulating Federated's opinions on the various equity markets and positioning strategies, as well as articulating the practical implications of those targets to clients and potential clients. As Client Portfolio Manager, articulates the strategy, process, positioning, and performance of each of Federated's domestic and international equity portfolios.

George Strickland
Co-Portfolio Manager and Managing Director for Thornburg Investment Management

George Strickland is a managing director for Thornburg Investment Management and co-portfolio manager of the Thornburg Strategic Income Fund. He joined Thornburg Investment Management as an associate portfolio manager in 1991, and was elected managing director in 1996. Until 2010, he managed the Thornburg Municipal Bond Funds. Prior to joining Thornburg, George began his financial career with the Calvert Group. He received his BA in Economics from Davidson College and his MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland.