Putnam Investments - Individual Investors

William J. Monroe, CFA Portfolio Manager

Funds managed	Fact sheet	Annual	Semi-annual
Small Cap Growth Fund

Responsibilities

Mr. Monroe is a Portfolio Manager in the Small Cap Equities group. He is the Portfolio Manager of Putnam Small Cap Growth Fund. Previously at Putnam, Mr. Monroe was an Analyst in the Equity Research group. He was responsible for conducting fundamental analysis and valuation of small- and mid-cap companies in the industrials sector and making buy/sell recommendations. Mr. Monroe joined Putnam in 2012 and has been in the investment industry since 1996.

Experience

Years in the industry: 22

Years at Putnam Investments: 6

Federated Investors
Senior Investment Analyst, 2008-2012

American Century Investment Management
Senior Investment Analyst, 2002-2008

Ariel Capital Management
Interdepartmental Analyst, 1999-2000

Mercer Investment Consulting
Investment Analyst, 1997-1999

Bisys Investment Services
Fund Accountant, 1996-1997

Education

Miami University, B.S., Finance

University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, M.B.A.

William J. Monroe, CFA Portfolio Manager

Funds managed