FPA's longevity and success are attributed to our dedicated and highly experienced personnel. Being independently owned allows management to properly reward FPA's staff for their strong work ethic and their ability to exceed our clients' expectations. As of September 30, 2023, our 21 investment professionals average 17 years of investment experience.
Vahan Abulyan, CFA, Senior Vice President
Vahan joined FPA in 2009. He serves as the Head of Private Partnership Client Service, overseeing relationship management and analytical support for the private funds.  Vahan’s responsibilities also include investor services, monthly reporting, and managing data collection.  Prior to joining FPA, he worked at Western Asset Management Co. and UBS Financial Services.  Vahan graduated with honors from University of Southern California with a BA in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business. He holds Series 7 and 63 FINRA licenses.

Vahan Abulyan, CFA, Senior Vice President

Head of Private Partnership Client Service
Gago Airiyan, Vice President

Gago joined FPA in 2011. His primary responsibilities include private fund investor services, fund reporting, and oversight/production of data analytics. Prior to joining FPA, Gago worked at Western Asset Management Co. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge. Gago holds the Series 6 FINRA license.

Gago Airiyan, Vice President

Client Service
Robert Capobianco, Senior Vice President

Robert joined FPA in 2021. He focuses primarily on business development initiatives with Institutions, RIAs, and Family Offices across the FPA platform with an emphasis on alternative strategies. Prior to joining FPA, Rob was an Executive Director on the business development team at Palmer Square Capital Management where his responsibilities ranged across different client types (e.g., RIAs, Institutions, Family Offices, Consultants, and Banks & Trusts) and asset classes. Prior to Palmer Square, Rob was a Regional Vice President at Guggenheim Investments where he was responsible for the distribution of the core fixed income products in the RIA and Independent Broker/Dealer channel.  Rob graduated from SUNY Albany in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts. He is CIMA certified and holds Series 7 and 66 licenses.      

Robert Capobianco, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Matthew Coad, Senior Vice President
Matt joined FPA in 2022. His primary focus is on the firm’s institutional business development and relationship management initiatives. Prior to joining FPA, Matt was Principal of Investor Relations at Victory Park Capital (VPC), where he was responsible for new business development, including sourcing and capital raising for VPC funds, as well as managing investor relations, client service, and marketing and communications for the firm. Before joining Victory Park in 2008, Matt was a credit products underwriter in the Middle Market Commercial Banking Group at Bank of America where he specialized in structuring and executing senior debt transactions. Matt began his career as a member of the Commercial Banking Development Program at LaSalle Bank N.A. Matt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from West Virginia University.

Matthew Coad, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Christopher Connors, Senior Vice President
Chris joined FPA in 2016.  He primarily focuses on key Business Development initiatives for FPA Funds and strategies in the advisory, broker/dealer, and direct institutional channels, and covers northeastern U.S.  Prior to joining FPA, Chris was Vice President in the U.S. Private Client Group at BlackRock.  Prior to BlackRock, he worked for several larger insurers including Principal, MetLife, and The Hartford growing their defined contribution business.  Chris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Grove City College and holds a CIMA designation.

Christopher Connors, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Mike Furlong, Senior Vice President

Mike joined FPA in August 2022. He primarily focuses on Business Development initiatives for the FPA Funds and strategies in the advisory and broker/dealer channels on the West Coast.  Prior to joining FPA, Mike was Managing Partner, Business Development at Centerstone Investors from 2016-2022 where he helped oversee the launch of the firm and its funds. Prior to Centerstone Investors, Mike was the West Coast Sales Director at First Eagle Investment Management from 2002-2016. Prior to First Eagle, Mike worked for Chase Vista Funds covering the Pacific Northwest territory and The Endeavor Group covering national accounts. Mike earned a BA degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Mike Furlong, Senior Vice President

Business Development
J. Mark Hancock, Partner
Mark joined FPA in 2010. He is responsible for the management of the firm’s institutional business development and relationship management initiatives. From 2002 until 2010, Mark along with two partners, was responsible for the management and growth of Tiedemann Wealth Management. Previously he was with Richemont International, a multinational holding company controlled by the Rupert family. From 1994 until 1998 Mark worked for the Stephens family in Arkansas, as part of the team that oversaw the family’s wealth management process.  He earned a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and an MBA from NEOS International Business School (summa cum laude), Italy.

J. Mark Hancock, Partner

Business Development
Ryan A. Leggio, Partner
Ryan joined FPA in 2011. As Head of Distribution he is responsible for client relations, business development, and investment strategy enhancement and development for the Firm. From 2008 until 2011, he was an analyst at Morningstar, where he covered preeminent absolute value and multi-asset class mutual fund managers. Prior to joining Morningstar, Ryan was an associate at the law firm of Clifford & Brown. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific. 

Ryan A. Leggio, Partner

Head of Distribution
Andrea M. Maitra, Vice President

Andrea joined FPA in 1992. She is responsible for managing Mutual Fund Administration, including operations, client service, distribution and onboarding. Andrea previously served as Manager of Mutual Fund Operations for the FPA Funds with Angeles Securities Corporation and prior to that as Mutual Fund Operations Specialist with RNC Genter Capital Management. Andrea earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of the Pacific. She holds Series 6 and 63 FINRA licenses and a CMFC designation. 

Andrea M. Maitra, Vice President

Mutual Fund Operations
Jonathan Rahbar, Senior Vice President

Jonathan joined FPA in 2016. He focuses on developing relationships with investment consultants, institutional investors, and national accounts for the firm, and serves as a product specialist for the FPA Funds/strategies. Prior to joining FPA, Jonathan spent three years at Jackson National as a senior analyst in the investment management group, where he was responsible for manager due diligence and product development. From 2007 to 2013, he worked as an analyst at Morningstar. Jonathan earned a Bachelor's degree in English (with honors) from DePaul University, and an MA from Northwestern University.

Jonathan Rahbar, Senior Vice President

Product Specialist
Courtney Reardon, Senior Vice President

Courtney joined FPA in 2019 to focus on business development across the national account, advisory, and institutional channels. Previously, she was a Director in Institutional Equities at BMO Capital Markets. Prior to joining BMO in 2011, Courtney was a Basic Materials & Industrials Sector Specialist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She began her career in equity research covering transportation at Bear Stearns and later Wolfe Research. She graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. 

Courtney Reardon, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Cliff Shepherdson, Senior Vice President
Cliff joined FPA in 2016. He serves as Head of Advisory Solutions and focuses on business development activities with an emphasis on FPA’s alternative products. Prior to joining FPA, Cliff was Director of Marketing for Casdin Capital, a life science focused hedge fund. From 2007 to 2011, he was an investment associate at AllianceBernstein, first on the private equity team and then on a portfolio management team. He began his career in investment banking at Grail Partners and Putnam Lovell NBF.  Cliff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both Accounting and Business Administration, and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

Cliff Shepherdson, Senior Vice President

Head of Advisor Solutions
Lance Stephens, Senior Vice President

Lance joined FPA in 2018.  He primarily focuses on Business Development initiatives for FPA Funds and strategies in the advisory and broker/dealer channels in the Midwest.  Prior to joining FPA, Lance was Vice President – Midwest Sales Director at First Eagle Investment Management from 2006 to 2017.  Prior to First Eagle, Lance worked for the MTB Funds and Calamos Asset Management helping to lead distribution efforts at both firms.  Lance earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & Finance from Augustana College and holds a CFP designation.

Lance Stephens, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Emily Straw, Senior Vice President

Emily joined FPA in 2020. She is responsible for the firm’s institutional business development and relationship management initiatives.  From 2012 until 2019, Emily was a Managing Director and Partner at Palmer Square where she focused on business development, client service and strategies across corporate and structured credit.  Previously she was with SSI Investment Management where she was responsible for leading the business development efforts across the outright and hedged convertible strategies.  While at SSI, she focused on building relationships with consultants and institutional clients globally.  From 2002 to 2008 Emily was the Director of Institutional Client Service and Marketing for the Small Cap Growth, Mid Cap Value and Large Cap Value strategies at Artisan Partners.   Prior to Artisan Partners, Emily was a Senior Associate at Wilshire Asset Management (Wilshire Associates) where she was responsible for business development and client relations across the comingled investment products as well as the separately managed account platform.  Emily started her career as an Equity Analyst with a focus on semiconductors, hardware and financial industries for the small cap growth strategy at Columbus Circle Investors.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from Mount Holyoke College.

Emily Straw, Senior Vice President

Business Development
Kristina Surkova, Vice President
Kristina joined FPA in 2013. Her primary responsibilities include investor relations and marketing for the firm’s Absolute Fixed Income and Flexible Fixed Income strategies. Prior to joining FPA, Kristina was a Senior Manager of Client Services at Post Advisory Group, a Client Service Officer at Artio Global Investors, and a Client Relations Associate at The Capital Group Companies. She earned a Master’s degree in English and International Communication from Moscow State Linguistic University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Washington State University.

Kristina Surkova, Vice President

Relationship Manager
Kyle Allen-Niesen, CFA, Vice President
Kyle joined FPA in 2016. He serves as an Analyst for FPA, assisting Steven Romick in his primary research. Kyle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (with honors) and International Studies from Northwestern University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He previously interned with the Crescent Fund in 2015. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Kyle Allen-Niesen, CFA, Vice President

Analyst
Thomas H. Atteberry, CFA
Tom joined FPA in 1997 and serves as a Senior Advisor. He was a Partner and served as Portfolio Manager until June 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Tom served as Chief Fixed Income Strategist of Fifth Third Bank and Chief Investment Officer of Mercantile Bank in Joplin, MO. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

Thomas H. Atteberry, CFA

Senior Advisor
Daniel Breen
Daniel joined FPA in 2023 and serves as an Analyst for the FPA Contrarian Value team. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel was an Equity Research Associate at Stephens. Daniel began his career as a Financial Analyst at Textron. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. 

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Daniel Breen

Analyst
Scott Cendrowski, Vice President

Scott joined FPA in 2018. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Scott was the China correspondent for Fortune, where he also covered finance and Wall Street topics over nearly a decade at the magazine. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Michigan State University.

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Scott Cendrowski, Vice President

Investigative Journalist
Joseph H. Choi, Vice President
Joe joined FPA in 2014. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Joe was an investment analyst at Kingsland Capital Management, LLC, and an investment banking analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

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Joseph H. Choi, Vice President

Analyst
Prakash Gopinath, Vice President
Prakash joined FPA in 2015. He serves as an Analyst and Co-Director of Research for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Prakash was a senior associate within the direct lending group at Ares Management, an investment analyst at City on a Hill Capital, an associate at Leonard Green & Partners, and an investment banking analyst at UBS Investment Bank. He earned a Bachelor’s degree (with honors) in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Prakash Gopinath, Vice President

Analyst
John Harris, CFA, Vice President

John rejoined FPA in 2023 after originally joining the firm in 2017 and departing in 2020. He serves as an analyst for FPA. Prior to rejoining FPA, John was an international investment analyst at Polar Capital. Prior to 2017, he was a research associate at Brandes Investment Partners. John earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated with High Honors and Distinction in the Major. He is a CFA® Charterholder. 


John Harris, CFA, Vice President

Analyst
Andrew J. Hemingway, CFA, Vice President
Andrew joined FPA in 2013. He serves as a Director of Operational Due Diligence for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as an Operational Due Diligence Analyst for Dorchester Capital Advisors. Previously, he was a Senior Associate at Coast Asset Management specializing in operational due diligence and separately managed account operations. Andrew earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance from The Ohio State University. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

Andrew J. Hemingway, CFA, Vice President

Director of Operational Due Diligence, FPA Multi-Advisor Strategy
Jeremy Jiannoni, Vice President
Jeremy joined FPA in 2004. He provides analytical support to Steven Romick. Jeremy’s responsibilities also include investor services, monthly reporting, accounting, and overseeing data collection. Prior to joining FPA, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., with the Private Client group. Jeremy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Iowa Wesleyan College. He has completed Level I of the CFA examination.

Jeremy Jiannoni, Vice President

Analyst
Sean M. Korduner, CFA, Vice President
Sean joined FPA in 2013. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Sean was a research associate at Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management and a summer equity research analyst at MFS Investment Management. He also has experience in private equity and accounting. Sean earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Sean M. Korduner, CFA, Vice President

Analyst
Mark Landecker, CFA, Partner
Mark joined FPA in 2009. He serves as a Portfolio Manager for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Mark served as Portfolio Manager at both Kinney Asset Management and Arrow Investments, Inc., and as associate at TD Capital and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark earned a BBA (with honors) from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Mark Landecker, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Christopher B. Lozano, Vice President
Chris joined FPA in 2011. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Chris was an associate in the Restructuring Group at Oppenheimer & Co. Chris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University and a JD from the University of Texas Law School.

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Christopher B. Lozano, Vice President

Analyst
Andrew Morovati, Vice President

Andrew joined FPA in 2020 as an Analyst. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Morovati was an investment professional at Capital Group where he focused on public and private software/technology investments. Prior to Capital Group, Mr. Morovati was an investment professional at Clearlake Capital where he focused on leveraged buyouts, distressed debt, special situation and take-private investments across software/technology, industrials and consumer verticals. Mr. Morovati began his career in the investment banking department of Lincoln International and graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a dual BA in Economics and Political Science.


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Andrew Morovati, Vice President

Analyst
Nazanin Pajoom, Vice President
Nazanin joined FPA in 2013. She serves as an analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Nazanin was a design engineer intern at Texas Instruments and a volunteer research assistant for the Connectivity Lab at University of California, Berkeley. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from University of California, Berkeley and a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from University of Southern California.

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Nazanin Pajoom, Vice President

Analyst
Felix Partow, Vice President
Felix joined FPA in 2023. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining FPA, Felix was a portfolio manager at Cohen & Company and a portfolio manager at The Midway Group. Felix graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in Mathematics.

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Felix Partow, Vice President

Analyst
Amit Patel, CFA, Vice President

Amit joined FPA in 2023. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Amit was an associate within the direct lending group at First Western Trust Financial, a manager within the project finance group at Candela Renewables, and a senior financial analyst within the project finance group at NextEra Energy Resources. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematical Methods in Social Sciences from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Virginia. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

Amit Patel, CFA, Vice President

Analyst
Abhijeet Patwardhan, Partner

Abhi joined FPA in 2010. He serves as a Portfolio Manager and Co-Director of Research for FPA. Prior to joining the Firm, Abhi was an investment analyst at Reservoir Capital Group and D.B. Zwirn & Co. and an investment banking analyst at UBS Warburg and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, summa cum laude, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Abhijeet Patwardhan, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Steven Romick, CFA, Managing Partner
Steven joined FPA in 1996. He serves as a Portfolio Manager for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Steven was Chairman of Crescent Management and a consulting security analyst for Kaplan, Nathan & Co. Steven earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Northwestern University. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Steven Romick, CFA, Managing Partner

Portfolio Manager
Brian A. Selmo, CFA, Partner
Brian joined the firm in 2008. He serves as a Portfolio Manager and Director of Research for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was founder and managing member of Eagle Lake Capital, LLC, and Portfolio Manager of its predecessor. Previously, he was an analyst at Third Avenue Management and Rothschild, Inc. Brian earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics (with honors) from The Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Brian A. Selmo, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Byron Sun, Vice President
Byron joined FPA in 2015. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Byron was an investment analyst at Deccan Value Investors. Previously, he was an associate at Clarity Partners and an investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley. Byron earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from Yale University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Byron Sun, Vice President

Analyst
Ryan Taylor, CFA, Vice President
Ryan joined FPA in 2017. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Ryan was Vice President, Research Analyst & Junior Portfolio Manager for the Customized Credit Solutions Group at GSO Blackstone. Preceding this role, Ryan was an Associate Director, Research Analyst for the High Yield Investments Group at Barings (formerly Babson Capital). He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Wake Forest University. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Ryan Taylor, CFA, Vice President

Analyst
Alex Wong, Vice President
Alex joined the firm in 2016. He serves as an Analyst for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Alex was an Investment Analyst at Marcato in San Francisco. Previously, he was an Analyst in the Generalist Group at Goldman Sachs. Alex earned a HBA (Honors Business Administration) degree from the University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business.

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Alex Wong, Vice President

Analyst
Eric R. Brown, Managing Director
Eric joined FPA in 2016. He serves as Chief Legal Officer for FPA, and he addresses a variety of issues related to fund formation, private/registered fund and separate account management, transactional and other contract negotiations, U.S. and foreign regulatory and compliance issues, and general corporate matters. Previously, Eric was an Associate in the Investment Funds practice group at Jackson Walker L.L.P. Prior to Jackson Walker, he worked in the legal department at Oaktree Capital Management L.P., and he served as lead counsel to the private equity fund-of-funds business at Wilshire Associates Incorporated. Eric earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Trinity College and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He is licensed to practice law in New York, Texas (Inactive) and California (Registered In-House Counsel).

Eric R. Brown, Managing Director

Chief Legal Officer
Shari Harrison, Vice President

Shari joined FPA in 2022 and serves as Vice President in the Compliance Department. Prior to joining FPA, she was Vice President – Regulatory Reporting at iCapital. Prior to her time at iCapital, she has held trade and guideline compliance roles at firms including Oaktree Capital Management, Nuveen and Oppenheimer Funds. Shari earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Cal State LA.

Shari Harrison, Vice President

Senior Compliance Officer
Karen Richards, Senior Vice President

Karen joined FPA in 2018. She serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for FPA. Previously, Karen was the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at First Republic Investment Management, LLC. Prior to First Republic, she worked as a Vice President and Senior Compliance Officer at Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and also served as the Head of Compliance for Latin America. Prior to joining PIMCO, Karen was a Compliance Officer at Macquarie Group Limited and Transamerica Investment Management. Karen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, graduating Cum Laude and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Karen Richards, Senior Vice President

Chief Compliance Officer
Brittany Rockefeller, Vice President

Brittany joined FPA in 2019 and serves as Vice President in the Compliance Department. Prior to joining FPA, she was an Assistant Vice President at The Blackstone Group. Prior to her time at Blackstone, she was a Forensic Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Brittany earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Lehigh University and is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner.

Brittany Rockefeller, Vice President

Senior Compliance Officer
J. Richard Atwood, Managing Partner
Richard originally joined FPA in 1988. He serves on FPA’s Management Committee and as Director and Trustee of the FPA Funds. Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Transamerica Investment Services, Inc. and  Senior Accountant with Ernst & Whinney. Richard earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from California State University, Long Beach.

J. Richard Atwood, Managing Partner

Doug Bracken, Senior Vice President
Doug joined FPA in 2015. He serves as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to joining FPA, he started Investor Desk Solutions, a consulting / software company. Prior to that, Doug was the Head of Technology at STW for five years. Before STW, he held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Four Corners Capital Management in Los Angeles, where he worked for six years. Prior to that, Doug was the Director of Information Technology at Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and Vice President of Systems Development/Support at Invesco NY Asset Management. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a Math Minor from Hofstra University, New York in 1987 and obtained his MBA in Finance from Stern Business School, New York in 1991.

Doug Bracken, Senior Vice President

Chief Technology Officer
David Brookman, Managing Partner

David joined FPA in 2016. He serves on FPA’s Management Committee and as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining FPA, he was a Senior Vice President at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Previously, David was a First Vice President in the Strategic Initiatives and Operational Risk Management Group at Countrywide Bank and Senior Project Manager at The J. Paul Getty Trust. David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Brown University.

David Brookman, Managing Partner

Chief Operating Officer
Michelle G. Eyink, Senior Vice President
Michelle joined FPA in 2013. Her background includes over fifteen years of human resources management experience within the financial services industry. Prior to joining FPA, Michelle was a Human Resources Manager and Regional Talent Development Manager for the public accounting firms WTAS and BDO.  Before that, she spent six years at Metropolitan West Securities, LLC where she directed all aspects of human resources for four affiliated asset management firms.  Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish from Bowling Green State University.  She also earned a Professional in Human Resources designation granted by the Society for Human Resources Management.

Michelle G. Eyink, Senior Vice President

Human Resources
Amy Kwong, Vice President

Amy joined FPA in 1999. She serves as Data Services Manager. She previously worked in FPA’s Investment Operations and Portfolio Accounting teams. Prior to joining FPA, Amy was an Operations Manager for Securities Market Middle Office at Bank of America. Amy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies from City University of Hong Kong.

Amy Kwong, Vice President

Data Services Manager
Marie McAvenia, Vice President
Marie joined FPA in 1983. Among other matters, she is responsible for guideline compliance, non-US ownership filings and proxy governance. She was previously part of the Investment Operations team and managed all FPA data functions. Prior to joining FPA, Marie worked as an International Service Representative at Bank of the West. Previously, she worked as a Commercial Paper Controller at State Street Bank and Trust Company.

Marie McAvenia, Vice President

Operations Manager
E. Lake Setzler III, Managing Director
Lake joined FPA in 2005. He serves as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for senior accounting, financial reporting and administrative tasks relating to FPA, mutual funds, private funds, and institutional advisory accounts under management.  Before joining FPA, Lake served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Inflective Asset Management, LLC.  He was previously Vice President and Controller of Transamerica Investment Management, LLC, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Alta Residential Mortgage, Inc., Vice President and Controller of Southern Pacific Bank, and Audit Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.  Lake earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Denver.

E. Lake Setzler III, Managing Director

Chief Financial Officer
Dane Suenaga, Senior Vice President

Dane joined FPA in 2019. He serves as Senior Vice President and head of the Change Management Department. He is responsible for facilitating the change management function, and in partnership with the executive team, and investment and operational leadership, develop, drive and execute key organizational process and change initiatives across the firm. Prior to joining FPA, he was Vice President and Head of the Finance Project Office (PMO) at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Previously, Dane was a Manager at Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and a Senior Associate at KPMG.   Dane earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Business Administration with a minor in Education from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dane Suenaga, Senior Vice President

Head of Change Management
J. Richard Atwood, Managing Partner
Richard originally joined FPA in 1988. He serves on FPA’s Management Committee and as Director and Trustee of the FPA Funds. Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Transamerica Investment Services, Inc. and  Senior Accountant with Ernst & Whinney. Richard earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from California State University, Long Beach.

J. Richard Atwood, Managing Partner

David Brookman, Managing Partner

David joined FPA in 2016. He serves on FPA’s Management Committee and as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining FPA, he was a Senior Vice President at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Previously, David was a First Vice President in the Strategic Initiatives and Operational Risk Management Group at Countrywide Bank and Senior Project Manager at The J. Paul Getty Trust. David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Brown University.

David Brookman, Managing Partner

Chief Operating Officer
J. Mark Hancock, Partner
Mark joined FPA in 2010. He is responsible for the management of the firm’s institutional business development and relationship management initiatives. From 2002 until 2010, Mark along with two partners, was responsible for the management and growth of Tiedemann Wealth Management. Previously he was with Richemont International, a multinational holding company controlled by the Rupert family. From 1994 until 1998 Mark worked for the Stephens family in Arkansas, as part of the team that oversaw the family’s wealth management process.  He earned a Bachelor of Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and an MBA from NEOS International Business School (summa cum laude), Italy.

J. Mark Hancock, Partner

Business Development
Mark Landecker, CFA, Partner
Mark joined FPA in 2009. He serves as a Portfolio Manager for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Mark served as Portfolio Manager at both Kinney Asset Management and Arrow Investments, Inc., and as associate at TD Capital and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mark earned a BBA (with honors) from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Mark Landecker, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Ryan A. Leggio, Partner
Ryan joined FPA in 2011. As Head of Distribution he is responsible for client relations, business development, and investment strategy enhancement and development for the Firm. From 2008 until 2011, he was an analyst at Morningstar, where he covered preeminent absolute value and multi-asset class mutual fund managers. Prior to joining Morningstar, Ryan was an associate at the law firm of Clifford & Brown. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific. 

Ryan A. Leggio, Partner

Head of Distribution
Abhijeet Patwardhan, Partner

Abhi joined FPA in 2010. He serves as a Portfolio Manager and Co-Director of Research for FPA. Prior to joining the Firm, Abhi was an investment analyst at Reservoir Capital Group and D.B. Zwirn & Co. and an investment banking analyst at UBS Warburg and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, summa cum laude, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Abhijeet Patwardhan, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Robert L. Rodriguez, CFA, Partner Emeritus
Bob joined FPA in 1983. Bob served as Portfolio Manager for FPA Capital, Inc. and FPA New Income, Inc. from 1984 until 2010, and was named Partner Emeritus after his retirement in 2016. Prior to joining FPA, he served as Senior Portfolio Manager, Chairman’s Department of Kaufman & Broad, Inc., and Portfolio Manager at Transamerica Investment Services, Inc.  Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is a CFA Charterholder.

Robert L. Rodriguez, CFA, Partner Emeritus

Steven Romick, CFA, Managing Partner
Steven joined FPA in 1996. He serves as a Portfolio Manager for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Steven was Chairman of Crescent Management and a consulting security analyst for Kaplan, Nathan & Co. Steven earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Northwestern University. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Steven Romick, CFA, Managing Partner

Portfolio Manager
Brian A. Selmo, CFA, Partner
Brian joined the firm in 2008. He serves as a Portfolio Manager and Director of Research for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was founder and managing member of Eagle Lake Capital, LLC, and Portfolio Manager of its predecessor. Previously, he was an analyst at Third Avenue Management and Rothschild, Inc. Brian earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics (with honors) from The Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He is a CFA® Charterholder.

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Brian A. Selmo, CFA, Partner

Portfolio Manager
Vincent Huynh, Vice President

Vincent joined FPA in 2015.  He works on the trading desk and is responsible for order generation for equities, fixed and derivatives. Vincent monitors security allocations, cash balances, trades commercial paper and handles all aspects of model creation for the SMA business.  Prior to joining FPA, Vincent worked at First Foundation as a trader and analyst on the investment team. In this role, he provided research and recommendations for investments and contributed to shaping the firm’s investment strategy and trading desk. Previously he was an associate at Acquisition Group and Ameriprise Financial. Vincent earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Finance from California State University, Long Beach.  

Vincent Huynh, Vice President

Trading Desk Analyst
Felix Moy, Vice President

Felix joined FPA in 2019. He serves as a Trader for FPA. Prior to joining the firm, Felix was a Vice President at Loomis, Sayles & Co where he traded agency MBS and non-agency RMBS sectors. Preceding this role, Felix  was a Managing Director at Mesirow Financial. Felix began his career as a structured products analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co, later becoming an Associate Director within the Mortgage and Structured Products sales and trading department. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce, with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

FPA New Income Fund

FPA Flexible Fixed Income Fund
Source Capital

Felix Moy, Vice President

Trader
Ed Nebens, Senior Vice President
Ed joined FPA in 2017. He trades both equity and fixed income securities for all accounts managed by FPA and oversees the trading department. Prior to joining FPA, Ed managed trading for Gratia Capital, a multi strategy fund. Preceding this role, Ed was Head of Trading at Three Bridges Capital in New York, a long-short fund, from 2011 to 2014. He started there following a position as Executive Director of Global Equities at UBS. Prior to UBS, Ed was Head Trader for Cantillon Capital Management from 2003 to 2010, managing their trading desks in both New York and London. Ed holds an MBA degree in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland.

Ed Nebens, Senior Vice President

Head Trader
Adam B. Pivko, Vice President
Adam joined FPA in 2012. He trades both equity and fixed income securities for all accounts managed by FPA.  Prior to joining the firm, Adam was Vice President at Imperial Capital, LLC where he provided research and execution services for institutional funds in securities across the capital structure.  Previously, he was an institutional Equity Sales Trader with JP Morgan Chase.  Adam earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego, with a double-minor in History and Regional Specialization, Europe.

Adam B. Pivko, Vice President

Trader