James A. Bowen is CEO of First Trust Portfolios L.P. and its affiliate, First Trust Advisors L.P. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the firms, putting teams in place to meet the many demands of the marketplace with the products and services the firms offer. Jim Bowen has built and led one of the fastest growing money management firms in America.
A voracious reader and an enduring optimist, Jim constantly seeks the truth behind the spin. His perspective unveils the progress being brought about by entrepreneurs and risk takers around the globe.