General Investing >> Money Manager Interviews >> March 5, 2023

Wide Moat Linked to Ability to Sustain Dividends Over Time

Kummer, Austin R.
Austin R. Kummer, CFA, is Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager for Dividend Equity and Multi-Sector Fixed Income strategies at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. In this role, he is focused on the overall portfolio construction and management of client portfolios. He also contributes to the firm’s asset allocation and macro positioning. Mr. Kummer joined Fort Washington in 2013. Prior to becoming a portfolio manager, he was primarily focused on investment-grade credit research and risk management functions. He received a BBA from Ohio University in finance and business economics, and an MBA in finance from Xavier University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Profile
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