Institutional Clients

RS Investments Institutional Services professionals are available to consult with you. Each member of our team understands the value of an open, ongoing dialogue with our clients. We understand the unique needs of your business and are here to serve you and your clients:
Please call: 800-766-3863, Option 2 or institutional@rsinvestments.com

Tom Neukranz
415-591-2809
tneukranz@RSinvestments.com

Tom Neukranz is Head of Institutional Strategy, Development and Sales. He is responsible for directing all distribution efforts for RS Investments' institutional business. Prior to joining RS Investments in June 2011, Tom held senior leadership positions in institutional sales at ING Investment Management, JP Morgan, and was global head of exchange traded derivitive sales at Goldman Sachs. Tom earned a BSIM from Purdue University.

Asset Consultants

David Elliott
Principal
415-591-2732
delliott@RSinvestments.com

David M. Elliott is a Principal at RS Investments and is a senior member of the Institutional Services team, which serves the Firm's institutional and intermediary clients. He is responsible for maintaining certain client and consultant relationships. David joined RS in 1995 and established the Firm's presence in institutional, 401(k), and subadvisory markets. Prior to joining RS, he spent 11 years at Fidelity Investments, where he was responsible for Pension and 401(k) relationships. He received a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire.

Corporations, Public Funds, and Taft-Hartley Plans

Joe Fague, CFA
Vice President
415-591-2815
jfague@RSinvestments.com

Joe Fague is vice president, Institutional Services and is responsible for establishing and maintaining institutional client and consultant relationships. Prior to joining RS Investments in August 2003, Joe worked with high net worth and institutional clients while with Strong Capital Management and Jurika & Voyles. Joe earned a B.S. from Georgetown University cum laude and is a CFA Charterholder.

Endowments & Foundations, Family Offices

Laura Garner
Principal
917-289-2927
lgarner@RSinvestments.com

Laura joined RS Investments as a Principal in Institutional Services from Grail Partners where she was a Partner and co-headed sales and investor relations for Grail and its investee companies. Laura previously headed marketing at Goldman Sachs Investment Management, Citi Alternative Investments, Merrill Lynch Debt Markets, and Chase Manhattan. Laura has an extensive background in alternative investments, earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia, M.B.A. from the Anderson School at UCLA and holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation as well as the Series 7, 63, 24, and 22 securities licenses.

Retirement Plan Services / 401(k) Plans

Jared Buell, CFA
Vice President
857-350-3292
jbuell@RSinvestments.com

Jared Buell is vice president, Institutional Services and is responsible for 401k and Subadvisory relationships. Prior to joining RS Investments in January 2008, Jared was director of Sub-Advised and Retirement at Phoenix Investment Partners for three years. Previously, he was an investment consultant at MassMutual for five years. Jared earned a B.A. from College of Holy Cross and is a CFA Charterholder.

Advisory Research

Jason Lind, CFA
Investment Director
Investment Research Group
Guardian Investor Services
Distributor of RS Funds
610-807-2636
jason_lind@glic.com

Jason Lind is an investment director and member of the Investment Research Group at Guardian Investor Services. Jason's responsibilities include supporting Advisory Research relationships. Prior to joining the distribution team for RS Funds in January of 2009, Jason was a senior product specialist for The Hartford Mutual Funds and prior to that spent 12 years at Piper Jaffray. Jason earned a B.A. from St. Olaf College, MN and is a CFA charterholder.

Ted Wozniak, CFA
Investment Director
Investment Research Group
Guardian Investor Services
Distributor of RS Funds
610-807-2638
ted_wozniak@glic.com

Ted Wozniak is an investment director and member of the Investment Research Group at Guardian Investor Services. Ted's responsibilities include supporting Advisory Research relationships. Prior to joining the distribution team for RS Funds in January of 2009, Ted was director of the Investment Research Group for The Hartford Mutual Funds. Ted earned a B.S. from King's College, PA and is a CFA charterholder.

Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) & Wealth Managers

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