Ben is a Relationship Manager responsible for business development and client service on Polen Capital's U.S. Distribution team. Prior to joining Polen Capital in 2024, Ben was the Central Regional Director for Strive Asset Management. Prior to that, Ben held various roles at Northern Trust, Copeland Capital, and Deutsche Bank. Ben received a B.S. in Finance from St. Louis University. Ben is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst® (CAIA®) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®).