May Tong, CFA in

May Tong, CFA

Examiner · DISC type cs
Managing Director - Portfolio Manager at Principal Asset Management
📍 New York, New York, United States

May Tong is a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Principal Global Investors, focused on multi-asset solutions and alpha-oriented manager selection. Her career includes quantitative and portfolio management roles at Franklin Templeton and Voya. She holds an EMBA from Columbia Business School and a BS from Boston College.

In 2024, May was recognized as an honoree in the "Top Women in Asset Management Awards. "

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Managing Director - Portfolio Manager
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How May shows up

Overcautious
Tough To Convince
Status Quo Seeker

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics May cares about

Manager Selection
Her core responsibility involves manager selection for multi-asset solutions, and she is actively hiring to build out her Manager Alpha Research & Selection team.
Real Assets
Frequently analyzes the strategic role of real assets in diversified portfolios, particularly in response to inflation and manufacturing data.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Managing Director - Portfolio Manager
Principal Asset Management
6-2018 - 5-2021
SVP - Portfolio Manager
Franklin Templeton
6-2006 - 6-2018
Portfolio Manager
Voya Investment Management
7-2001 - 6-2006
Trader / Portfolio Manager
Merrill Lynch Quantitative Advisors
2000 - 2000
Audit Intern
Grant Thornton
In the press

Media appearances

May Tong joins Principal® as portfolio manager for global asset allocation team. Featured in Principal Asset Management (principal.com)
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Franklin Templeton Investments announces the appointment of May Tong as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager for Franklin Templeton Multi‑Asset Solutions (FTMAS). Featured in Franklin Templeton (press release)
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Education
2008 - 2010
EMBA
Columbia Business School
1997 - 2001
Bachelors of Science
Boston College Carroll School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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