Chris is managing director for large cap core and large cap growth equity management. Most recently he was senior portfolio manager at Strong Capital Management, Inc. Chris founded Rockhaven Asset Management in 1997, which was later acquired by Strong in 2002. He has more than 20 years of investment experience, including positions at Rockhaven, Federated Investors and Mellon Financial Corporation. Wiles was named top Equity Income Manager by Barron’s in 1996. A CFA charterholder, he earned a B.A. from Youngstown State University and an M.B.A. from Cleveland State University.

Larry is a Senior Portfolio Manager for the large cap core and large cap growth equity team. He was formerly co-portfolio manager at Strong Capital Management, Inc. and specializes in technology and finance. He has held research positions at Strong, Rockhaven Asset Management, and Federated Investors, Inc., with most recent responsibilities for the health care, technology and telecom sectors. Larry earned a B.A. degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Duquesne University.

Michael serves as a large cap core and growth senior analyst. Formerly an equity analyst for the team at Strong Capital Management, Inc., he has an additional background in engineering and finance. Prior to his tenure at Strong, Michael worked for Rockhaven Asset Management, PNC Financial Services, Inc., and United Technologies. He has research experience with the consumer discretionary, staples, energy and utilities sectors. A CFA charterholder, Michael earned a B.S.M.E. from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.S.M.E. from the University of Florida and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.

Joe is a member of the large cap core and large cap growth equity team, responsible for the finance, industrial, and basic materials sectors. In 2004, Joe joined Allegiant's large cap core and growth equity team, reuniting with leaders Chris Wiles and Larry Eakin, with whom he had previously worked from November 2000 through February 2004. Most recently, he served as an analyst with Mellon Equity Associates. Joe received a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut.