Chris Bravender

Fixed Income Trading

With over 2 decades of market-making experience, Chris Bravender brings a deep understanding of the tax-exempt and taxable fixed income markets and the role these assets can play in client portfolios.  In addition to managing the firm’s bond inventory for client purchase, Chris is also responsible for developing trading strategies in tax-exempt municipal bonds, taxable municipal bonds, Corporate bonds & Government bonds. 

He began his career as an intern at Dorsey & Company in 1999 before he was promoted to the Fixed Income Trading Desk where he worked on underwriting, distribution and secondary market trading of Louisiana and Mississippi tax-free municipal bonds.  Chris joined the Endurance Wealth Partners team in 2021.  Aside from his trading and strategy role, Chris also builds customized tax-exempt and taxable fixed income portfolios that match the unique goals and objectives of each client.