Partnering with Advisors

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor, Bob’s work included positions at Franklin Templeton (San Mateo, CA), Industrial Growth Partners (San Francisco, CA), and Thomas Weisel Partners (New York, NY).

Prior to his role as Portfolio Manager, Kevin served as a Portfolio Analyst at Bahl & Gaynor after joining the firm full-time in 2016. Prior to his full-time position at Bahl & Gaynor, he worked within Citi’s Markets and Securities Services group (Analyst). Kevin worked as a Co-Op with Bahl & Gaynor while pursuing his undergraduate degree.

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2012, Stephanie’s work included various positions at Fifth Third Bank: Managing Director of Client Management, Fifth Third Asset Management; Senior Investment Advisor, Investment Advisors Division; Commercial Banker, Commercial Banking Team.

Prior to his role as Portfolio Manager, Nick’s positions at Bahl & Gaynor included Research Analyst and Co-Op.

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2019, Pete was Director of Growth & Income strategies at ClearArc Capital, which included lead management responsibilities for the firm’s dividend growth products. Prior to ClearArc, Pete was a Portfolio Analyst at Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO). His experience also includes a role as National Default Manager at Quality Loan Service, Inc. in the mortgage servicing industry.

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2014, Jeff’s work included positions at Goldman Sachs (Managing Director and Head of High Yield Credit Trading), Bank of America (Vice President, High Yield Credit Trading Department), Lehman Brothers (Investment Grade Credit Trading and Debt Capital Markets Investment Banking).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2008, Ellis’s work included positions at Haberer Registered Investment Advisors (Vice President and Portfolio Manager), Foster & Motley, Inc. (Portfolio Manager), Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. (Branch Manager), Fidelity Investments (Financial Representative) and Gradison McDonald & Company Securities (Mutual Fund Sales & Administrative Representative).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 1997, Ellie’s work included positions at Bartlett & Co. (Senior Portfolio Manager), First National Bank of Maryland (Vice President and Unit Head), and Mellon Bank (Divisional Representative).

As an Associate Portfolio Manager, Ian supports the Investment Committee through research coverage and strategy analysis. Additionally, he supports due diligence and client service efforts across Bahl & Gaynor’s national platform partnerships and select institutional relationships. Ian’s specific areas of research focus include Financials and Materials.

Prior to his role as Associate Portfolio Manager, Ian’s positions at Bahl & Gaynor included Portfolio Analyst and Intern.

As a Portfolio Manager, Chip has a local focus working primarily with high net worth individuals and families as well as select institutional clients. Significant prior experience allows him to work with many multi-generational clients that employ various legacy transition vehicles. Chip is a member of the Investment Committee covering the Industrials sector.

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 1997, Chip’s work included positions at Fifth Third Bank (Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager), Kendle Research Associates (Chief Financial Officer), and Deloitte & Touche (Capital Markets Division Manager).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2001, Scott’s work included positions at Northern Trust (Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager), Waddell & Reed (Research Analyst), and Fifth Third Bank (Assistant Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2014, Jim’s work included positions at U. S. Bank (Senior Equity Strategist and Regional Investment Director of US Bank Wealth Management) and Fifth Third Bank (Managing Director and Vice President).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2005, John’s work included positions at Fifth Third Bank (Managing Director, Core Equity Strategies), Central Trust Company (Investment Analyst) and The Citizens and Southern National Bank (Commercial Loan Officer).

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2019, Eric was Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Fifth Third’s Private Bank managing investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and families. Prior to Fifth Third, he was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Renaissance Investment Management for 10 years with responsibilities that included portfolio management and equity research for the firm’s institutional clients. His professional experience also includes accounting and audit work for Fifth Third before he joined the Bank’s trust department in 2000 to perform investment research for income-oriented institutional and high-net-worth portfolios.

Prior to joining Bahl & Gaynor in 2004, Ed’s work included positions at Northern Trust (Vice President and Senior Investment Counselor), LaSalle Bank (Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager), Star Bank (Portfolio Manager) and Fifth Third Bank (Trust Officer and Portfolio Manager).

As an Associate Portfolio Manager, Eric supports the Investment Committee through research coverage and strategy analysis. Additionally, he supports due diligence and client service efforts across Bahl & Gaynor’s national platform partnerships and select institutional relationships. Eric’s specific areas of research focus include Industrials and Utilities.

Prior to his role as Associate Portfolio Manager, Eric’s positions at Bahl & Gaynor included Portfolio Analyst and Intern.