William C. Rives, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Analyst
Mr. Rives is a Portfolio Manager of Putnam Research Fund and the Portfolio Manager of Putnam
BioRevolution™ ETF, which focuses on companies at the intersection of technology and biology. In
addition, Mr. Rives is an Analyst covering the health care and utilities sectors. He is responsible for
conducting fundamental analysis, developing insights on material sustainability issues, assessing
valuations, and making buy/sell recommendations for companies in the medical technology and life
sciences industries and all companies in the utilities sector. Previously at Putnam, Mr. Rives served as an
Equity Associate, covering multiple sectors. He has been in the investment industry since he joined
Putnam in 2013.
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