Touchstone Investments

Touchstone Investments is an asset management firm that specializes in providing access to a diverse yet focused selection of actively managed mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The firm operates with a "Distinctively Active" philosophy, which involves a rigorous, multi-faceted process for identifying and partnering with leading institutional asset managers who serve as sub-advisors for their funds. This approach aims to deliver investment strategies that are meaningfully different from market benchmarks, focusing on high-conviction, concentrated portfolios.

Founded in 1994 as Touchstone Advisors and Touchstone Securities, the firm has grown to become a significant player in the investment management industry. Touchstone Investments is a proud member of Western & Southern Financial Group, a diversified financial services organization with a heritage dating back to 1888. Over the years, Touchstone has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, including assets from Old Mutual and AIG Retail Mutual Funds, enhancing its product breadth and distribution capabilities.

While Touchstone Investments itself does not directly make venture capital or private equity investments in individual companies, its sub-advisory model provides investors with access to institutional asset managers who may employ strategies across various asset classes, including those that utilize a private equity approach to capital allocation or invest in private debt. The firm's focus is on serving financial advisors, registered investment advisors, consultants, and institutional investors by offering a robust suite of investment solutions across US Equity, International Equity, Multi-Asset, and Income categories.

The leadership team at Touchstone Investments is responsible for defining and implementing its Distinctively Active approach, as well as for the crucial selection and ongoing monitoring of its sub-advisors. This comprehensive oversight is designed to maximize long-term outcomes for investors. Ben Alge serves as the President of Touchstone Investments, overseeing the company's business management, strategy, distribution, product management, marketing, and advisory services.