Our Team
Gary J. Pokrzywinski, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Mr. Pokrzywinski is the Chief Investment Officer and High Yield Portfolio Manager for SiM. He has 25+ years of experience in the fixed income financial markets. He managed the Morningstar 5-star*, Principal High Yield Mutual Fund from...
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Brian L. Placzek, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Placzek is the Head of High Yield Research and High Yield Portfolio Manager for SiM. He has 25+ years of experience in investment management and financial analysis. Prior to SiM, Mr. Placzek was Head of Fixed Income/Research at...
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Timothy T. Black, JD
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Black is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for SiM and is responsible for day to day operations and SEC compliance matters. Mr. Black is a former partner of Integra Ventures, a Seattle based private equity...
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Ryan C. Larson, CFA, CAIA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Larson is the Senior Investment Analyst for the SiM High Yield Team. Mr. Larson is responsible for investment research and overseeing trading and reporting analytics. Mr. Larson graduated with honors from Brown University in May...
Kevin Power
Analyst and High Yield Trader
Mr. Power is an Analyst and High Yield Trader for SiM.
Phil Burton
Operations and Reporting Associate
Mr. Burton is an Operations Associate for SiM and is responsible for monitoring day-to-day high yield portfolio reporting and compliance.