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JOHN BAYIHA

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John Bayiha

John Bayiha, an esteemed portfolio manager for TIAA Trust, N.A.’s Private Asset Management program, is a trilingual financial professional with over a decade of expertise in retirement, wealth, and investment management.

Initially set on a path in computer science, John’s career trajectory took a dramatic turn after reading an eye-opening article in Fortune magazine. This revelation sparked a passion to explore how much more could be done to secure retirements, particularly for his parents, as a second-generation immigrant. This pivotal moment ignited a profound commitment to mastering financial security, not just for his family, but for hundreds of clients over the years.

What makes John truly exceptional is his deep, empathetic understanding of his clients' aspirations. He forms close partnerships with each client and their families, meticulously designing strategies that pave the way to secure retirements and enduring legacies. For John, work transcends the ordinary—it's a deeply gratifying mission to witness clients’ goals come to fruition with risk-adjusted returns.

Before his impactful tenure at TIAA, John honed his expertise as VP and portfolio manager at Bank of America Private Bank, and as an officer and investment manager at Wells Fargo Private Bank. His academic credentials include an MBA from Augsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the University of Wisconsin.

TIAA, where John shines, is a powerhouse in retirement and investment solutions. Their innovative strategies empower clients to maximize their financial impact upon retirement, investing across a spectrum of global assets to ensure both safety and substantial growth.

 

John Bayiha

Portfolio Manager

TIAA Trust, N.A.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djjemb

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