James Bumpus, CIMA

National Sales Manager

As National Sales Manager, Jim oversees the broker dealer and independent advisor divisions including external and internal sales.

SUMMARY

Joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2015
Held several roles at Putnam Investments, including head of strategic accounts
Served as a regional investment sales manager at Citizens Investment Securities and a financial advisor at Shearson Lehman Hutton
Member of the investment community since 1989
Holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation

EDUCATION

University of New Hampshire, B.A.

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Election 2020: A win-win for the municipal bond market?
- Our Blog
Oct 20, 2020

Catherine Stienstra, Head of Municipal Bond Investments

Doug White, CFA, Senior Municipal Portfolio Manager

Henry Henderson, Municipal Research Analyst

The outcome of the 2020 election may benefit the muni bond market — no matter who the victor is.
Chart: Election results may not follow the established timeline
- Chart on the Go
Oct 15, 2020

Columbia Threadneedle Investments

It’s possible we won’t know right away who won the presidential election.
The costly downside of moving to cash
- Our Blog
Oct 13, 2020

Kris Moreton, CFA, Senior Vice President, Fixed-Income Client Portfolio Manager

Alice Flynn, Director, Short-Term Fixed-Income Products

Low rates for the foreseeable future are a great reason to consider a more active approach to your cash position.
Actionable insights on market volatility — and the path to recovery
- Our Blog
Oct 12, 2020

Even in times of uncertainty, some things are still clear. Investors need to continue to work toward their goals, and their trusted financial advisor is there to help guide them.
Election 2020: How a Biden win could change the investment environment
- Our Blog
Oct 08, 2020

Columbia Threadneedle Investments

From individual and corporate tax rates to “winners and losers” in specific sectors, here’s how a Biden win might shift the landscape.

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