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Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A (EKHAX)
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EKHAX Overview
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Allspring High Yield Bond Fund - Class A. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of EKHAX among other information.
Investment Strategy
The investment seeks total return, consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities that are below-investment grade. It invests principally in below investment-grade debt securities (often called "high yield" securities or "junk bonds") of corporate issuers. Securities in the fund's portfolio may be issued by domestic or foreign issuers (including foreign governments), and may include securities of emerging markets issuers.
Contact Information
Address
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor
Charlotte,NC 28203
United States
Charlotte,NC 28203
United States
Phone
1-833-568-4255
Top Executives
| Name | Title | Since | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Schueller | Portfolio Manager | 2021 | Now |
| Biography | Michael (Mike) Schueller is a senior portfolio manager for the Plus Fixed Income team at Allspring Global Investments. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). He joined WFAM as a senior investment research analyst from Strong Capital Management, where he held a similar position. Mike rejoined Strong in 2000, having left the firm to start a trust department for Community Bank & Trust in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Before that, he served as associate counsel for Strong’s legal department. Prior to this, Mike practiced law with Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren, Norris & Rieselbach, S.C., in Milwaukee, specializing in corporate reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions. He began his investment industry career in 1998. Mike earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. | ||
| Chris Lee | Portfolio Manager | 2021 | Now |
| Biography | Mr. Lee joined KKR Capital Markets in the Real Estate Group in 2012. He is responsible for KKR’s Real Estate business in the Americas, overseeing both equity and credit investing platforms in the region. Mr. Lee is currently Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE: KREF) where he previously served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President since October 2015 and March 2016, respectively, through March 2020. He sits on KKR’s Real Estate Equity and Credit Investment Committees in the Americas, KKR’s Real Estate Equity and Credit Portfolio Management Committees in the Americas, KKR’s Inclusion and Diversity Council and chairs KKR’s Real Estate Valuation Committee. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Lee spent three years at Apollo Global Management on their global real estate team where he focused on real estate acquisitions. He also worked at Goldman Sachs in the merchant banking division’s real estate principal investment area (REPIA) for over five years after spending two years in the investment banking division. Mr. Lee earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Emory University | ||
| Robert C. Junkin | Portfolio Manager | 2019 | 2021 |
| Biography | Rob Junkin is a senior research analyst. Prior to this, he was with Evergreen Investments since 2007. Prior to joining the Berkeley Street Capital Allocation Team in 2012, he was a lead portfolio manager for the Small-Mid Cap Growth team and a portfolio manager for healthcare sector strategies. Previously, Rob served as a vice president and portfolio manager with MFC Global Investment Management and as a vice president and portfolio manager with Pioneer Investments. He also spent several years as a senior research analyst with ABN Amro and Mabon Securities and has direct industry experience with biotechnology firm Elan Pharma where he served as a finance manager. Rob began his investment industry career in 1988 at Price Waterhouse. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in accounting from Northeastern University. In addition to his degrees, Rob earned a certified public accountant license from the State of New York. | ||
| Margaret D. Patel | Senior Portfolio Manager | 2012 | 2021 |
| Biography | Margie Patel is a managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Berkeley Street Capital Allocation team at Allspring Global Investments. She joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Previously, she served as a senior vice president and portfolio manager with Pioneer Investments and as a vice president with Third Avenue Funds and Northstar Investment Management. For her extensive knowledge and expertise in the investment world, Margie has been quoted regularly in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Money, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. She is also a frequent guest on CNBC-TV, Bloomberg Business News, and FOX Business television as well as Bloomberg Radio. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a member of CFA Society New York. | ||
| Niklas Nordenfelt | co-Portfolio Manager | 2010 | 2013 |
| Biography | Mr. Nordenfelt joined Invesco in 2020. Prior to joining the firm, he was a managing director, senior portfolio manager, and co-head of US high yield at Wells Fargo Asset Management. Before that, Mr. Nordenfelt was a principal and investment strategist at Barclays Global Investors. Prior to that, he was a quantitative analyst at Fidelity Management Trust Co. and, before that, a portfolio manager at Mellon Capital Management. Mr. Nordenfelt earned a BA degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. | ||
| Philip Susser | Portfolio Manager | 2010 | 2013 |
| Biography | Philip Susser, Portfolio Manager, who has been responsible for the Fund since 2021, and has been associated with Invesco and/or its affiliates since 2021. Phil joined the U.S. High Yield Fixed Income team as a senior research analyst in 2001. He has extensive research experience in the cable/satellite, gaming, hotels, restaurants, printing/publishing, telecom, REIT, lodging and distressed sectors. Phil’s investment experience began in 1995 spending three years as a securities lawyer at Cahill Gordon and Shearman & Sterling representing underwriters and issuers of high yield debt. | ||
| Andrew P. Cestone | Director | 2007 | 2010 |
| Biography | Cestone is the director and senior portfolio manager of Tattersall Advisory Group’s global high yield team. He has been with Tattersall Advisory Group since 2007. Previously, he served as the managing director and chief investment officer of the global high yield team with Deutsche Asset Management Group from 1998 to 2006. His previous experience includes five years as an investment analyst at Phoenix Investment Partners and as a credit officer in the asset-backed lending group at Fleet Financial Group. | ||
| Gary Pzegeo | Managing Director | 2006 | 2007 |
| Biography | Gary Pzegeo, CFA, Managing Director, is a co-manager of CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. Mr. Pzegeo has been associated with the firm and/or its affiliates since 2007. Prior to 2007, he served as senior portfolio specialist and senior portfolio manager of high yield bonds at Evergreen Investments. Previously, he was a vice president, portfolio manager and head of taxable bonds at Gannet, Welsh & Kotler. He also served as managing director and portfolio manager with Evergreen Investments from 1990-2001. From 1990 through 1997, Pzegeo served as a fixed income analyst and trader with EIMC, becoming a portfolio manager in 1997. Mr. Pzegeo has been in the financial services industry for more than 29 years. And he has earned the designation of chartered financial analyst. | ||
| Dana E. Erikson | Managing Director | 2004 | 2006 |
| Biography | Dana Erikson is a Portfolio Manager and Head of the Public Securities Group’s Global Credit team and has 28 years of investment experience. He oversees and contributes to the portfolio construction process, including execution of buy/sell decisions. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, he was with Evergreen Investments or one of its predecessor firms since 1996 where he held a number of positions, including Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of the High Yield team and Head of High Yield Research. | ||
| Prescott B. Crocker | Senior Vice President | 1997 | 2004 |
| Biography | Crocker is a senior vice president with Evergreen Keystone Funds, his employer since 1997. Prior to Keystone, he was director of fixed-income investments with Boston Security Counsellors. Previously, he spent 18 years with Colonial Management. Associates, where he served as a vice president. He also spent five years as an investment banker at Advest Co. and two years in international banking at the Bank of New England. Crocker earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1982. | ||
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