Brian Hassler, CFA

Vice President, Senior Research Analyst

Joined
GW&K
2025

Industry
Experience
19 Years

Responsibilities

Brian is responsible for researching and analyzing municipal bonds covering a broad range of sectors. As a senior research analyst, Brian is integral to the team and is actively involved in the investment decision-making process for our municipal bond strategies.

Prior Work Experience

Prior to joining GW&K, Brian spent nearly 20 years at Morgan Stanley, previously Eaton Vance, where he held a variety of roles in municipal research. Most recently he served as Executive Director, Senior Municipal Analyst where he managed a team of five research analysts. Over the years he has performed detailed credit analysis on new issues as well as annual reviews on a portfolio of between 200 and over 300 credits in various sectors. He started his career at Eaton Vance in Mutual Fund Operations.

Education

Brian received his Bachelor of Art in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a CFA® charterholder and a member of the Boston Securities Analysts Society, the National Federation of Municipal Analysts, the CFA Institute, and CFA Society Boston.

What do you love, or what excites you the most about your position/role?
Even after many years in the industry, I still feel challenged and energized by the dynamic nature of the municipal bond market—there’s always something new to learn each day. As an analyst, I enjoy diving into new deals and navigating the constantly evolving macro and microeconomic factors that impact the credit quality of the bonds we hold. Being part of a seasoned investment team that’s involved in the full process—from credit analysis to trading to portfolio management—is both engaging and deeply rewarding.
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