Luke Raffa

About Luke Raffa

Experienced business development executive with a demonstrated track record of driving substantial asset growth. Over the course of my career, I\'ve successfully cultivated and nurtured relationships with a diverse range of clients, including public and private pensions, endowments and foundations, healthcare systems, insurance companies, single and multi-family offices, and clients in the defined contribution marketplace.I\'m passionate about creating highly collaborative partnerships and believe in the power of long-term relationships. My work is driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional client solutions and building lasting connections within the industry.In addition to my extensive experience, I have a keen interest in alternative investments, portfolio construction, and behavioral finance. I\'m dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and am always eager to explore innovative solutions for my clients.I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from Elon University.

Experience

1. Vice President, Institutional Business Development

   Federated Hermes

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Manage and grow institutional business for Federated Hermes across 12 southern states• Maintain extensive knowledge of institutional investment trends and position Federated Hermes’ diverse range of strategies—spanning fixed income, equity & alternatives—in accordance with client needs • Responsible for securing $2.9 billion worth of new mandates since December 2020• Oversee sales and relationship management of a local government investment pool exceeding $30 billion in assets

Education

• Elon University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General