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Westwood Holdings Group Appoints Michael Kovacs As Senior Solutions Portfolio Manager At Chicago Office

PUBLIC · WHGApr 25, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Westwood Holdings Group

Brian O. Casey
DallasFinancial Services

Description

Westwood Holdings Group announces the addition of Michael Kovacs as a senior solutions portfolio manager on its Managed Investment Solutions Team based in the Chicago office. Mr. Kovacs will spearhead the design and execution of technology-driven equity solutions that emphasize adaptability, transparency, and outcomes, contributing significantly to client offerings.

Company Information

Company

Westwood Holdings Group

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. is a focused investment management boutique and wealth management firm. Westwood offers high-conviction equity and outcome-oriented solutions to institutional investors, private wealth clients and financial intermediaries. The firm specializes in two distinct investment capabilities: U.S. Value Equity and Multi-Asset, available through separate accounts, the Westwood Funds® family of mutual funds and other pooled vehicles. Westwood benefits from significant, broad-based employee ownership and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WHG.” Based in Dallas, Westwood also maintains an office in Houston. For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com.

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