Our Team

The people behind your portfolio

A small, senior team: the same investment professionals who build the portfolios are the ones you speak with.

Michael Drozd, CIMA®

Chief Investment Officer

Chairs the Investment Committee and sets the firm’s market outlook and asset allocation.

Anthony Schlesser

Client Portfolio & Relationship Manager

Supports advisors and clients with portfolio guidance, research, and practice-management consulting.

Foster Manierre

Client Advisor

Primary point of contact for advisors and clients on the OCIO platform, working alongside the investment team.

Michael Drozd, CIMA, Chief Investment Officer at LaSalle St. Capital Management

Michael Drozd, CIMA®

Chief Investment Officer

Michael serves as an Executive Committee member, Chief Investment Officer, and Chair of the Investment Committee at LaSalle St. In these roles, he is responsible for shaping the firm's long-term market outlook, driving strategic asset allocation decisions, and overseeing the development and execution of multi-asset investment strategies.

He also serves as Senior Portfolio Manager for LaSalle St. Capital Management, the firm's flagship multi-asset investment program. In this role, he oversees portfolio strategy and implementation, with an emphasis on portfolio construction, diversification, and risk management across varying market conditions.

Prior to joining LaSalle St., Michael held senior roles across wealth management, private banking, and investment management. His experience spans portfolio management and investment strategy, working with financial professionals and clients across a range of investment needs.

Throughout his career, Michael has focused on disciplined investment management, thoughtful portfolio construction, and strategies designed to address clients' investment objectives across changing market environments.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drake University and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale University.

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Anthony Schlesser, Client Portfolio and Relationship Manager at LaSalle St. Capital Management

Anthony Schlesser

Client Portfolio & Relationship Manager

Anthony is a Client Portfolio & Relationship Manager at LaSalle St., supporting advisors and their clients through portfolio guidance and practice-management consulting. His areas of focus include investment management, advisor-succession planning, and guidance throughout the mergers-and-acquisitions process.

As a member of the Investment Committee, Anthony supports the Office of the CIO through investment research, macroeconomic analysis, and multi-asset portfolio construction. He also serves as Client Portfolio Manager for LaSalle St. Capital Management’s OCIO platform, which delivers portfolio solutions to advisors, clients, and direct high-net-worth and family-office relationships.

Prior to joining LaSalle St., Anthony was a Senior Associate at BDO USA in the Valuation and Capital Market Analysis Group in Chicago, where his work centered on financial modeling, market and industry research, and the analysis of complex equity structures and M&A transactions across a broad range of industries.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University and is a CFA Program, Level III Candidate.

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Foster Manierre, Client Advisor at LaSalle St. Capital Management

Foster Manierre

Client Advisor

Foster Manierre serves as a Client Advisor on the OCIO team at LaSalle St. Capital Management, where he is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships and supporting the delivery of investment management services to both advisor partners and high-net-worth clients.

Foster brings more than a decade of experience across wealth management, client advisory, and business development. He began his career at Merrill Lynch / Bank of America, where he developed and managed relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, gaining broad experience across investment management, financial planning, and the complexities of sophisticated client relationships. Prior to joining LaSalle St., he served as Senior Business Development Executive at Morningstar, Inc., where he worked with independent RIAs and asset managers on practice management strategy and growth initiatives.

In his current role, Foster serves as a primary point of contact for advisors and clients working with the OCIO platform, partnering closely with the investment team to ensure a consistent and professional client experience.

Education: B.S. in Finance, University of Tampa

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