Michael Browning, Cfa Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

I cover global real estate, infrastructure, private credit, opportunistic strategies, and risk management for the $19 billion SERS pension system.Real Assets portfolio has outperformed our NPI benchmark every yearMember of SERS Office CommitteeMember of the SERS Charity Committee Member of Harrison Streets ESG Investor Council Editorial Advisory Board Member for Institutional Real Estate Americas (IREI)Editorial Advisory Board Member for Institutional Investing in Infrastructure

Columbus, Ohio Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

My position at Menards was very broad with many responsibilities. This includes oversight of the Menards family/corporate investment portfolio, analyzing acquisition opportunities, managing corporate cash, monitoring the housing economic data, oversight of the company’s subsidiary and monitoring the company’s cash flow. The investment portfolio has assets in fixed income, equities, real estate and private equity. I was also a member of the Menards 401K Committee.My role as Manager of Merchant Capital requires me to oversee one subsidiary of Menard, Inc. The CEO’s of the subsidiary reports to me and the Menard COO on the performance of the businesses.The subsidiary of Menards that I used to oversee was a manufacturer of indoor tanning lotion, SPF sunscreen and a full lineup of health and beauty products. I was also a member of this companies 401K Committee.I'm a former member of the 401K Committee for UMG in Chicago. This company was sold in 2015 so I am no longer involved with the 401K Committee. I was the lead contact for Menards during the sale process which involved working with our investment banker, outside counsel, the Board of Menards and the management of UMG.

• Manage over 7,000 clients and 200 million dollars of assets under management in the branch• Research companies and funds to inform clients of investment opportunities• Execute stock, mutual fund, EFT, and options orders for clients• Contact clients regarding options, margin calls, fed calls, and margin balances; explain the complexities of these topics as needed• Lead seminars on topics such as fundamental research, technical analysis, options, advance trading platforms, investing basics, and the fundamentals of investing• Play an active role in the successful conversion of 80% of leads into opened accounts since 2010• Remain current with financial data from the government and companies in order to expand knowledge of the industry and help clients make investment decisions and answer questions on the economy• Build relationships with clients by making personal connections which leads to asset growth, referrals for new clients, and improve relationships • Contribute to the branch’s excellent customer service rating, based on quarterly customer surveys; consistent success in this area has led to our branch’s admittance into the 900 Club • Address and resolve compliance, trade, and customer service issues

B.A., Economics

Activities and Societies: Theta Xi

Mba, Finance

Associate, Business Administration