Brandon Cromer is the Senior Portfolio Manager & Trader at Altium, where he is responsible for portfolio management, with a focus on constructing customized fixed-income solutions and trading operations for the firm's suite of investment strategies. Since joining the firm in 2025, Brandon has played a key role in advancing Altium's mission to empower financial intermediaries with institutional-grade investment solutions. 

Before joining Altium, Brandon served as Assistant Director of Investments & Trading and Portfolio Manager at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, where he managed fixed-income portfolios, including custom separately managed accounts (SMAs) designed to meet the unique needs of high-net-worth clients and institutional investors. 

Brandon gained significant institutional experience during his time at Charles Schwab & Co.'s Wasmer Schroeder Strategies, the firm's fixed-income investment management division. There, he specialized in managing municipal bond portfolios, leveraging a disciplined approach to portfolio construction, risk management, and tax-efficient investing. His expertise in crafting tailored strategies for high-net-worth and institutional clients helped the firm deliver superior outcomes and meet complex client objectives. 

Brandon began his career at Vanguard, where he gained broad experience across mutual fund, equity, and options trading desks. Over time, he transitioned into a specialized role as a Senior Fixed Income Specialist and Trader, focusing on trading complex financial instruments and designing bespoke fixed-income solutions for sophisticated investors. This progression allowed Brandon to develop deep expertise in trading execution and operations, while also building a solid foundation in fixed income investing and a passion for it. 

Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree in International Finance from the Rennes School of Business in France. 

Outside of work, Brandon loves to travel, particularly internationally, a passion sparked during his time studying in France. He also enjoys exploring new destinations, experiencing diverse cultures, attending live concerts, and discovering unique cuisines, which continue to inspire his approach to both life and portfolio management.