Kristian spent his childhood growing up in Denville, New Jersey.  He attended Purdue University and obtained a BS in Finance and Financial Planning.  Since college, he’s spent a majority of his career in New York City working for asset management firms.  His specific work focus over the past twelve years has been within municipal fixed income managing various mutual funds and separately managed accounts.   He currently works at Neuberger Berman as a senior portfolio manager on the municipal fixed income team.  His hobbies include a love for the outdoors, with a main focus on hunting and fishing.