Managing Director and Portfolio Manager

David A. Tyson, Ph.D., CFA, is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Conning. From 1985 to 2004, Dave worked at Travelers and Citigroup, rising to become Chief Investment Officer of Citigroup’s proprietary insurance companies and head of Travelers’ registered investment advisor. Dave started and managed Travelers convertible portfolio from 1986 until he left in 2004. He later set up RiversEdge Portfolio Advisors to provide investment and risk management consulting to insurance companies. Dave received his undergraduate degree in Finance/Political Science in 1979 from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He received his MBA in 1982 and his Ph.D. in Economics in 1991 from the Stern School of Business of New York University.