Chris Free, CFA
Director, Strategic Relationships
Chris Free is director, strategic relationships for Thornburg Investment Management. He joined the firm in 2025 and is responsible for the growth and development of key relationships at Thornburg’s leading partner firms.
Prior to joining Thornburg, Chris spent over 20 years as a vice president at Hartford Funds, where he was responsible for growing several core strategic relationships. He began his career at The Vanguard Group where he held a variety of positions. Chris has a proven track record of building impactful partnerships and driving innovative solutions in competitive markets.
Chris holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BS from the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He is a CFA charterholder and is currently registered with FINRA with a Series 6, 7, and 63.