James Ritzema

James Ritzema, CFA, is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in asset management and investment analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Analyst in Asset Manager Research at Baird since February 2022, James previously held positions at Wells Fargo as a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Analyst focused on Global Manager Research, where responsibilities included providing investment recommendations across diverse bond strategies. Prior to that, James worked at Edward Jones and Brandes Investment Partners, where expertise in mutual fund research and credit analysis was developed. James holds an MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from UNC Charlotte.