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Multi-Factor Small Cap Value FundPMUIXShare Class
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Hitesh C. Patel, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Structured Equity
  • Industry Experience: 18 years
  • B.S., University of Gujarat
  • M.S., Bombay University
  • Ph.D., University of Illinois, Chicago
Hitesh is a member of the Leadership Team and directs the Structured Equity team which focuses on small cap core, growth and value strategies. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor in 2005, he served as director of quantitative research at Harris Investment Management. He has over 20 years of quantitative research and portfolio management experience. Hitesh received his B.S. in pharmacy from University of Gujarat, M.S. in pharmaceutical chemistry from Bombay University and his Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry from University of Illinois at Chicago.
Paul Kleinaitis, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager, Structured Equity
  • Industry Experience: 24 years
  • B.S., Northwestern University
  • M.S., Northwestern University
Paul is a senior portfolio manager for the Structured Equity team. He formerly served as team leader for small cap strategies and portfolio manager at Harris Investment Management for a small-cap opportunity fund, a small-cap aggressive growth fund, a small-cap value fund and separate accounts managed in these same styles. He has over 20 years of portfolio management and investment research experience. Paul, who joined the firm or its predecessor in 2005, received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University and his Master of Finance from the J.J. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern. He is a CFA charterholder.