Bryan Weeks, CFA

Head of Americas Institutional, Russell Investments

Bryan is Head of Americas Institutional for Russell Investments. Bryan is responsible for leading and expanding Russell Investments’ business with defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, hospital and health systems, and nonprofit organizations in the U.S. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and brings 25 years of institutional investing experience to the role.

Pete Gunning, CFA

Global Chief Investment Officer, Russell Investments

Pete is responsible for all aspects of Russell Investments’ investment division worldwide including asset management, implementation and research. He also is responsible for strategic oversight of Russell Investments’ business in the Asia-Pacific region including Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and has been with the firm since 1996.

Barry Dargan

Portfolio Manager and CEO, Intermede Investment Partners

Barry is a Chartered Accountant and a founding partner of Intermede, a global asset management firm that seeks to identify and invest in high quality, high return companies that can outperform if bought at the right price. Barry helps drive Intermede’s investment proposition and has nearly four decades of experience in the financial and investing industry.

Megan Roach, CFA

Senior Portfolio Manager, Russell Investments

Megan is a senior portfolio manager for Russell Investments, with primary responsibility for U.S. equity portfolios. She is accountable for manager selection, strategic portfolio construction, and integrating the firm’s capital market insights to dynamically manage the portfolios in order to help clients achieve their objectives. She’s been with the firm since 2005.

Michelle Seitz, CFA

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Russell Investments

Michelle is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Investments. She is passionate about solving clients’ needs and about purpose-driven leadership. With more than 30 years of experience in asset management, Michelle previously spent 22 years with William Blair, 16 of which were on the firm’s executive committee and as head of William Blair Investment Management (WBIM), which had more than $70 billion in AUM under her leadership. Prior to leading WBIM, Michelle led the firm’s private wealth management business. Her previous experience also includes senior portfolio management roles with WBIM, Concord Investment Company and NationsBank.

David Iben, CFA

Chief Investment Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager, Kopernik Global Investors, LLC

Dave is the CIO and sole Portfolio Manager of the Global All-Cap strategy, Lead Portfolio Manager of the Global Unconstrained strategy, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Long-Term Opportunities strategy and Co-Portfolio Manager of the International strategies. He is the Managing Member, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors and has been working in the investing industry for nearly forty years. Kopernik Global Investors is a global equity investment management specialist focused on fundamental bottom-up, value-oriented process.

Jon Eggins, CFA

Senior Portfolio Manager, Russell Investments

Jon is a senior portfolio manager, overseeing the Global Equity Portfolio Management team including Global and International Equities, European Equities and Emerging Markets. Jon has primary portfolio management responsibility for the firm’s global and international equity funds in the US and Australasia. He’s been with the firm since 2003.

Erik Ristuben

Chief Investment Strategist, Russell Investments

Erik's team is responsible for the creation and management of integrated client investment strategies for the firm’s institutional and retail clients globally, as well as the creation of global economic and market outlooks. As a principal spokesperson, he is a frequent guest on television and radio networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Bloomberg Radio. He’s been with the firm since 1985.

Rachel Carroll, CFA

Managing Director, Consulting, Russell Investments

Rachel has primary responsibility for Russell Investments’ U.S.-based consulting client relationships, and she manages the team of consultants engaged in the delivery of this service. Her duties include advising clients on all aspects of their investment programs, including investment policy and strategy, governance, asset allocation, asset class structure, manager selection, and investment implementation. She’s been with the firm since 1993.