Michael Gates, CFA, is the Head of Model Portfolio Solutions in the Americas for BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions group and is the lead portfolio manager for BlackRock's Target Allocation and Target Income Series of Managed Portfolios.
Michael’s service with BlackRock dates back to 2009, where he served as part of the Multi-Asset Strategies group, as well as BlackRock's Global Trading group. From 1999 to 2009, Michael worked for Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009, in a variety of research roles, focused on fixed income and alternative investment strategies. Previously Michael worked as an analyst responsible for equity risk models at Barra.
Michael earned his M.S. in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and a B.S., with honors, from the University of California, Davis.
Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions (MASS) meets client demand for active asset allocation strategies and whole portfolio solutions through funds, model portfolios, and more. MASS draws on the toolkit of BlackRock's index, factor, and alpha-seeking capabilities to deliver cutting-edge insights and investment outcomes.
