Robert Barone
Areas of Expertise
Qualifications & Experience
- Ph.D. in Economics, Georgetown University
- Forbes Blogger, Bank CEO
- Bond Portfolio Manager, Equity and Fixed Income ETF Co-Manager, Extensive Experience as a Wealth Advisor
- Various Board Chairmanships
Media
Words to Live By
Client Experience Professionals
Team Members
About
Robert has over 50 years of experience in academia, banking/finance, and wealth management – leveraging his expertise on the economy to navigate client portfolios through thick and thin. He co-manages the Universal Value Intermediate-Term Fixed Income ETF (NYSE symbol: FFIU), an intermediate term fixed income fund traded on the NYSE. A respected voice in the finance industry, Robert also authors a weekly economic blog for Forbes.
Robert was previously the Chairman & CEO of a successful community bank; a board member of CSAA Insurance Co. and AAA Northern CA, NV, and UT; and Chairman of the Board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. He is a current member of the Board of Allied Mineral Products in Columbus, OH – one of the world’s leading refractory companies.
Robert and his wife, Diane, have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. While Robert loves outdoor activities (including golf), his favorite hobby is cooking (especially pizza) – and he and his wife frequently travel to Italy in pursuit of that passion.