Morningstar boosts local investment team with two new hires

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

19 January 2026

Morningstar has lent further distribution and investment firepower to its managed portfolios team on the ground via two new appointments.

Vijay Srinivasan joins the firm as Head of National Sales with more than 25 years of sales leadership experience under his belt in the Australian wealth management industry. He will spearhead the efforts of Morningstar’s national sales team and work closely with licensees, platforms, advice practices and financial advisers on its managed portfolios strategy.

He joins from Antipodes Group where he was Head of Intermediary Distribution, with other previous roles include senior positions at Maple-Brown Abbott, Colonial First State, BlackRock and Barclays Global Investors.

Formerly at Elston Asset Management, Clint Abraham has been appointed National Director, Investment Specialist, bringing over two decades of financial markets experience across investment philosophy development, process and positioning, client engagement and investment communications.

Abraham will work closely with Morningstar’s account management and business development personnel to continue to help advisers and investors leverage the firm’s suite of investment solutions and capabilities.

“These appointments mark an exciting step forward for our managed portfolios business. Vijay brings exceptional leadership and deep industry experience that will help us strengthen adviser engagement and accelerate growth nationally,” Chris Galloway, Country Leader of Morningstar Australia, said.

“Clint’s return adds invaluable expertise in investment communication and client engagement, ensuring advisers have the insights and tools they need to deliver outstanding outcomes for investors.

“Together with our teams, they will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to empower advisers and investors.”