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John R. Leiviska, CFA
Vice President, Manager of Corporate Research

John has been in the investment industry since 1985, when he joined Advantus. He oversees and directs the efforts of corporate and private placement credit teams at Advantus. John also coordinates security selection with portfolio managers, directs our credit monitoring efforts and assists in marketing and client service.

John is a CFA Charterholder, and a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Minnesota.

Professional Experience

Advantus Capital Management,
Sr. Security Analyst
Sr. Investment Officer
Allstate Corporation,
Vice President Investment Officer
Active in the investment industry since 1985

Degrees and Designations

Master of Business Administration, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and History, University of Minnesota
Chartered Financial Analyst