Michael Wands, CFA

Vice President, Client Portfolio Manager

Joined
GW&K
2026

Industry
Experience
40 Years

Responsibilities

Michael is an integral member of the taxable bond team working closely with our fixed income portfolio managers and analysts to support the firm’s client service and business development efforts. He is also a member of the firm’s Investment Committee.

Prior Work Experience

Most recently he was a Financial Advisor at The Bulfinch Group, where he provided comprehensive financial planning advice to a range of individuals, families and small- to mid-sized businesses. Prior to Bulfinch, he worked at Putnam Investments for 16 years in a variety of roles, most recently as a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. He also held roles within Fixed Income at State Street Global Advisors and Lehman Brothers.

Education

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Systems from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a CFA charterholder. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society Boston.

What excites me most about my position...
The Client Portfolio Manager role is uniquely rewarding because it sits at the intersection of markets and clients — allowing me to stay deeply engaged with the investment team while working alongside client-facing professionals who translate GW&K’s investment capabilities into real solutions for our clients.