Allspring Funds Announce Portfolio Manager Changes, Appoint New Managers
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Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 8:40 am ET1min read
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In his place, Brian Keller, CFA, will be named as a portfolio manager on the Income Opportunities Fund. Keller has 14 years of experience supporting high-yield strategies at Allspring, previously serving as a senior research analyst on the Global Fixed Income Research team. Prior to his role at Allspring, he was an intern at Wells Fargo Asset Management's Heritage Growth Equity team and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch [1].
Keller's appointment follows a period of extensive experience in high-yield strategies, making him a suitable candidate to lead the Income Opportunities Fund. His background in high-yield research and analysis will bring valuable insights to the fund's investment strategy.
The changes in the portfolio management teams reflect Allspring's commitment to thoughtful investing and purposeful planning, aiming to inspire a new era of investing that balances financial returns with positive outcomes [1].
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit [www.allspringglobal.com](http://www.allspringglobal.com).
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Chris Lee, a senior portfolio manager on Allspring Global Investments' Plus Fixed Income team, will be removed as a portfolio manager from four funds, effective at the end of the year. Brian Keller, a senior research analyst, will be named a portfolio manager on the Income Opportunities Fund. Keller has 14 years of experience supporting high-yield strategies at Allspring.
Charlotte, N.C. — Allspring Global Investments has announced significant changes to the portfolio management teams of several of its closed-end funds. Effective at the end of the year, Chris Lee, CFA, will be removed as a portfolio manager from the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE America: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (NYSE: EOD) [1].In his place, Brian Keller, CFA, will be named as a portfolio manager on the Income Opportunities Fund. Keller has 14 years of experience supporting high-yield strategies at Allspring, previously serving as a senior research analyst on the Global Fixed Income Research team. Prior to his role at Allspring, he was an intern at Wells Fargo Asset Management's Heritage Growth Equity team and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch [1].
Keller's appointment follows a period of extensive experience in high-yield strategies, making him a suitable candidate to lead the Income Opportunities Fund. His background in high-yield research and analysis will bring valuable insights to the fund's investment strategy.
The changes in the portfolio management teams reflect Allspring's commitment to thoughtful investing and purposeful planning, aiming to inspire a new era of investing that balances financial returns with positive outcomes [1].
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit [www.allspringglobal.com](http://www.allspringglobal.com).
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