First Trust Employee Directory
Investment ManagementIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. are investment management firms founded in 1991 and based in Wheaton, Illinois. They provide investment products and advisory services to financial advisors and their clients to help define goals and build long-term strategies. The company emphasizes core principles such as knowing what you own, investing for the long term, applying discipline, rebalancing, and managing taxes. It positions itself within the investment management industry as a provider of original ideas and a high level of service. Recent product announcements include the launch of a laddered international equity Buffer ETF-of-ETFs and the Nasdaq Moderate Buffer ETF, illustrating ongoing development to address evolving client needs.