Mr. Rutledge is a member of PIA’s Management Group and PIA’s Investment Strategy Group. Mr. Rutledge also serves as a Portfolio Manager and the Development Director for Institutional Consulting Services. Prior to joining PIA in 2000, Austin served as the Director of Investment Products at Syndicated Capital, Inc. Mr. Rutledge earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Davidson College. Mr. Rutledge holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst certification, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. In 2005 he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of