Mike Messina

Portfolio Manager
Mike Messina
20 years of experience

Mike Messina is a Portfolio Manager for Principal Asset Management’s asset allocation team. He is responsible for asset class & market research, portfolio construction, and portfolio risk & analytics specific to the Core/Satellite strategies. He is also responsible for providing asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk analytics management focusing on real assets and liquid alternatives strategies in a senior analyst capacity. Mike joined the firm in 2022. Prior to his current role, Mike was Lead Analyst at Franklin Templeton’s Investment Solutions group focusing on multi-asset strategies and solutions including target-date, target-risk, 529 plans, retirement income and model portfolios. Over Mikes 8-year tenure at Franklin Templeton, he also held roles within the Middle Office and Complex Securities divisions. Prior to that, Mike was a global Trader at John W. Henry & Co, a commodities trading advisory firm specialized in long-term, quantitative trend following across global FX, Rates, Equity and Commodity markets. He received an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in MIS from the University of Central Florida.