Lord Abbett Announces 2026 New Partner and Senior Managing Directors

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”), an independent, privately held investment management firm, today announced the appointment of one new Partner and eight new Senior Managing Directors, effective October 1.    

JERSEY CITY, NJ – October 1, 2026 – Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”), an independent, privately held investment management firm, today announced the appointment of one new Partner and eight new Senior Managing Directors, effective October 1.

“Our new Partners and Senior Managing Directors have distinguished themselves through their performance, leadership, and commitment to Lord Abbett and our clients,” said Douglas B. Sieg, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner at Lord Abbett. “They represent the next generation of leadership at our firm, and we are confident they will help shape Lord Abbett’s future and build on the strength of our partnership for years to come.”

2026 Lord Abbett Partners

Matthias A. Knerr – Partner, Portfolio Manager, Equities: Mr. Knerr joined Lord Abbett in 2018 and is the lead Portfolio Manager responsible for managing the firm’s international equity and international growth strategies. 

 

2026 Lord Abbett Senior Managing Directors

Gregory H. Benz – Portfolio Manager, Taxable Fixed Income: Mr. Benz joined Lord Abbett in 2016 and is responsible for contributing to the management of high quality multisector strategies within Taxable Fixed Income.

Matthew Bergen – Head of Internal Sales:  Mr. Bergen joined Lord Abbett in 2014 and is responsible for leading the firm’s internal sales desk and dedicated prospecting team.

Andrew P. Bernstein – Co-Head of Research, U.S. High Yield Corporates: Mr. Bernstein joined Lord Abbett in 2014 and responsible for providing guidance to credit analysts and oversight of the rigorous process involved in identifying securities for all the taxable fixed-income portfolios managed by the firm.

Michael Canfora – Head of Emerging Strategic Partners, Strategic Relationships Group: Mr. Canfora is responsible for managing the business relationships and strategic efforts related to the firm’s distribution partners.

Lauren Ferry – Head of Product Management, Alternatives: Ms. Ferry joined Lord Abbett in 2026 and is responsible for the innovation, expansion and commercialization of the firm's Alternatives business.

Richard T. Gerbino – Director of Municipal Bond Research: Mr. Gerbino joined Lord Abbett in 2019 and is responsible for managing Lord Abbett’s Municipal Bond Research team.

Devin J. Hagens – Portfolio Manager, Taxable Fixed Income: Mr. Hagens joined Lord Abbett in 2017 and is responsible for contributing to the management of the firm’s taxable-fixed income strategies with a focus on both asset-backed and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities.

Ty J. Kern – Portfolio Manager, Taxable Fixed Income: Mr. Kern joined Lord Abbett in 2021 and is responsible for contributing to the management of high quality multi-sector strategies within Taxable Fixed Income.    

 

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About Lord Abbett
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC is an independent, privately held global asset manager founded in 1929. As of June 30, 2026, Lord Abbett manages approximately $262 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional and individual investors worldwide. The firm offers a range of actively managed investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, municipals, and alternatives. For more information, visit www.lordabbett.com or follow Lord Abbett on LinkedIn.

 

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