Victoria L. Fernandez

Victoria Fernandez joined Crossmark in July 2012 and serves as the Chief Market Strategist. She works with the firm's executive and research teams to analyze current market trends and provide comments to the media and public around crossmarks investment outlook. She is also responsible for managing the Fixed Income Investment team and serves as Portfolio Manager on the firm's taxable fixed income products.

Victoria began her career in 1994 at Fayez Sarofim & Company, a Houston- based financial advisory firm. During her 18 years at the firm, Victoria enhanced her knowledge of the industry through a variety of roles within the fixed income division including Head Trader, Municipal Portfolio Manager, and an Associate on the management team.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Victoria remained in her hometown to earn her Bachelor of Arts from Rice University. She also earned her MBA from the May's Business School at Texas A&M University and is a CFA® Charterholder.

As an active member of her community, Victoria has served on the boards of local non-profit organizations and religious institutions. She stays busy supporting her two children in their athletic and academic pursuits, along with volunteering in National Charity League, a mother-daughter volunteer organization, and Literacy Strong, a non-profit developed by her daughter to fight illiteracy in Houston. When not in the office, she enjoys walking her Labradoodle and diving into a good book.