Joseph R. Betlej, CFA Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Securities

Joe leads the Advantus Real Estate Securities team and manages several Advantus portfolios. He has been in the real estate industry since 1984 and with Advantus since 1987. His responsibilities have included investing in public and private placement of commercial real estate equity and debt for client accounts.

Joe is a CFA Charterholder, a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts and an Advisory Board member of the Applied Real Estate Securities Program at the University of Wisconsin. He is also a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Minnesota.

Professional Experience

• Advantus Capital Management, Research Analyst
• Travelers Insurance Company, Investment Analyst
• Served as Vice Chair of Mendota Heights, Planning Commission
• Active in the investment industry since 1984

Degrees and Designations

• Master of Science, Real Estate Appraisal and Investment Analysis, University of Wisconsin
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Minnesota
• Chartered Financial Analyst