JAMES A. BOWEN

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60 mention(s) identify JAMES A. BOWEN as having software/technology expertise.

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FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2008-03-21 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee Since 2004 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2009-03-25 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee. He is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser). He is Chairman of the Board and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2010-03-22 James A. Bowen is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2011-03-25 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC Software Development Company/Investment Advisor James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2012-03-16 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2013-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. and, until January 23, 2012, also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds. Mr. Bowen is involved in the day-to-day management of the First Trust Funds and serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 29 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, which is described as a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2014-03-12 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2015-03-09 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2016-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board and Trustee Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P., and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2017-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2018-03-12 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company). James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2020-03-11 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company). He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2021-03-18 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2022-03-10 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2023-03-08 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor). He is the CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at a leadership level. However, the filing does not explicitly state programming skills, but his role at a software company suggests relevant technical background.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2024-03-20 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND 2025-03-13 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating direct involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2008-03-21 James A. Bowen... President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2009-03-25 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee. He is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser). He is Chairman of the Board and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2010-03-22 James A. Bowen is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2011-03-25 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC Software Development Company/Investment Advisor James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2012-03-16 James A. Bowen Chairman of the Board and Trustee Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2013-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. and, until January 23, 2012, also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds. Mr. Bowen is involved in the day-to-day management of the First Trust Funds and serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 29 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2014-03-12 James A. Bowen... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2015-03-09 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2016-03-09 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. Mr. Bowen also serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 32 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2017-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2018-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company). James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating software-related technical skills.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2019-03-04 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor). He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2020-03-11 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2021-03-18 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2022-03-10 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2023-03-08 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor). He is the CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development leadership. However, no direct programming skills are explicitly stated, but his leadership role in a software company suggests relevant technical background.
FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND 2025-03-13 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating direct involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2006-08-10 James A. Bowen(1) President, 1 Year President, First Trust 33 Trustee of 1001 Warrenville Road Chairman of Portfolios L.P. and Wheaton College Suite 300 the Board, First Trust Advisors Lisle, IL 60532 Chief Since Fund L.P.; Chairman of the D.O.B.: 9/55 Executive Inception Board, BondWave LLC Officer and (Software Development Trustee Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC He is Chairman of the Board and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2006-08-10 President, First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) He is Chairman of the Board and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2007-08-06 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2007-08-06 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of President, First Trust 54 Trustee of 1001 Warrenville Road Chairman of Advisors L.P. and First Wheaton College Suite 300 the Board, Since Fund Trust Portfolios L.P.; Lisle, IL 60532 Chief Inception Chairman of the Board, DOB: 9/55 Executive BondWave LLC (Software Officer and Development Trustee Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser) He is Chairman of the Board and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2008-08-08 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2008-08-08 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2009-08-18 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Adviser) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Adviser.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2009-08-18 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Adviser) He is President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Adviser.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2010-10-19 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2011-08-10 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2012-08-02 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2013-08-12 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, which is described as a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2014-08-12 James A. Bowen is the Chaiman of the Board of the Fund and of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. ... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2015-08-10 James A. Bowen is the Chaiman of the Board of the Fund and of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P., and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2016-08-08 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company/Investment Advisor, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2017-08-08 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P., and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2018-08-07 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) He is CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2019-08-05 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) He is CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at an executive level.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2020-08-10 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) He is Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2021-08-09 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development at a leadership level. However, the filing does not explicitly state programming skills, but his role in a software company suggests relevant technical background.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2022-08-12 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) James A. Bowen is the Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2023-08-03 James A. Bowen 1955 Trustee and Chairman of the Board Class III Since Fund Inception Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) James A. Bowen is CEO of First Trust Advisors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a software development company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II 2024-08-02 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor) Chairman of the Board of Directors of BondWave LLC, a Software Development Company, indicating involvement in software development.
FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND 2009-03-25 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser)" The filing says he is Chairman of BondWave LLC, identified as a software development company, which is a technical/software-related role. However, the filing does not state that he personally writes programs or has a technical degree, so this is only adjacent evidence.
FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND 2016-03-09 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)" The filing states he is Chairman of the Board of BondWave LLC, described as a software development company, which is a software-adjacent technical role. However, the filing does not say he personally writes programs, so this is only a limited indication of technical background.
FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND 2017-03-09 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)" The filing states he is Chairman of BondWave LLC, identified as a software development company, which is the only explicit software-related technical connection in the director biographies. This suggests familiarity with software, though not necessarily that he can write programs.

FIRST TRUST ENHANCED EQUITY INCOME FUND

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2005-03-18 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee Since 2003 President, First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2006-03-16 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, and Trustee of the Funds; President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC.
2007-03-16 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2007-10-26 James A. Bowen, Chairman of the Board
2008-03-21 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee Since 2004 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser)
2009-03-25 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee. He is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser).
2010-03-22 James A. Bowen is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2010-10-19 James A. Bowen President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee; Managing Director and President; President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2011-03-25 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC Software Development Company/Investment Advisor
2012-03-16 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2013-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. and, until January 23, 2012, also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds. Mr. Bowen is involved in the day-to-day management of the First Trust Funds and serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 29 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2014-03-12 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2015-03-09 Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2016-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board and Trustee Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2017-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2018-03-12 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company).
2019-03-04 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2020-03-11 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company).
2021-03-18 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2022-03-10 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2022-05-06 James A. Bowen Chairman of the Board ... Mr. Bowen may be deemed to have an interest in the Proposal.
2023-03-08 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor).
2024-03-20 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2025-03-13 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)

FIRST TRUST MORTGAGE INCOME FUND

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2006-03-16 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, and Trustee of the Funds; President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC.
2007-03-16 James A. Bowen is President of First Trust Advisors L.P., Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC; no mention of technical or software skills.
2008-03-21 James A. Bowen... President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)
2009-03-25 James A. Bowen is President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee. He is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser).
2010-03-22 James A. Bowen is President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2010-10-19 James A. Bowen President, Chairman Managing Director; President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and of the Board, Chief President First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of Executive Officer the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC and and Trustee Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2011-03-25 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC Software Development Company/Investment Advisor
2012-03-16 James A. Bowen Chairman of the Board and Trustee Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2013-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. and, until January 23, 2012, also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds. Mr. Bowen is involved in the day-to-day management of the First Trust Funds and serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 29 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chief Executive Officer (December 2010 to Present), President (until December 2010), First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2014-03-12 James A. Bowen... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2015-03-09 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2016-03-09 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. Mr. Bowen also serves on the Executive Committee. He has over 32 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management. Mr. Bowen has served as a Trustee of each Fund since its inception and of the First Trust Funds since 1999. ... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2017-03-09 James A. Bowen(1) Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2018-03-19 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of First Trust Advisors L.P. and Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company).
2019-03-04 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor).
2020-03-11 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2021-03-18 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2022-03-10 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2023-03-08 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor).
2024-03-20 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2025-03-13 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)

FIRST TRUST SENIOR FLOATING RATE INCOME FUND II

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2004-08-23 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee... President, First Trust Portfolios, L.P. and First Trust Advisors; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bond Wave, LLC
2005-08-19 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee... President, First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors; Chairman of the Board, BondWave, LLC and Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2006-08-10 James A. Bowen(1) President, 1 Year President, First Trust 33 Trustee of 1001 Warrenville Road Chairman of Portfolios L.P. and Wheaton College Suite 300 the Board, First Trust Advisors Lisle, IL 60532 Chief Since Fund L.P.; Chairman of the D.O.B.: 9/55 Executive Inception Board, BondWave LLC Officer and (Software Development Trustee Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC
2006-08-10 President, First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)
2007-08-06 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)
2007-08-06 James A. Bowen(1) President, Chairman of President, First Trust 54 Trustee of 1001 Warrenville Road Chairman of Advisors L.P. and First Wheaton College Suite 300 the Board, Since Fund Trust Portfolios L.P.; Lisle, IL 60532 Chief Inception Chairman of the Board, DOB: 9/55 Executive BondWave LLC (Software Officer and Development Trustee Company/Broker-Dealer) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Adviser)
2008-08-08 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)
2008-08-08 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)
2009-08-18 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Adviser)
2009-08-18 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Adviser)
2010-10-19 President, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2011-08-10 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2012-08-02 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2013-08-12 Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2014-08-12 James A. Bowen is the Chaiman of the Board of the Fund and of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P. ... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2015-08-10 James A. Bowen is the Chaiman of the Board of the Fund and of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2016-08-08 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)
2017-08-08 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2018-08-07 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2019-08-05 James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2020-08-10 James A. Bowen is Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2021-08-09 James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2022-08-12 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)
2023-08-03 James A. Bowen 1955 Trustee and Chairman of the Board Class III Since Fund Inception Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)
2024-08-02 Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)

FIRST TRUST SPECIALTY FINANCE & FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2007-12-06 "James A. Bowen / Chairman of the Board"
2008-03-21 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer)"
2008-09-19 "James A. Bowen is a Trustee of the Fund and an 'interested person' of the Fund... Mr. Bowen is President of the Fund, President of First Trust Advisors and President of First Trust Portfolios."
2009-03-25 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser)"
2010-03-22 "James A. Bowen is President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds and President of First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)"
2010-10-19 "James A. Bowen President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee ... Managing Director and President"
2011-03-25 "James A. Bowen is President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Trust Funds... He has over 27 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management."
2012-03-16 "James A. Bowen ... Chief Executive Officer ... First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)"
2013-03-19 "James A. Bowen is Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... He has over 29 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management."
2014-03-12 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)"
2015-03-09 "James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... He has over 31 years of experience in the investment company business in sales, sales management and executive management."
2016-03-09 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company/Investment Advisor)"
2017-03-09 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)"
2018-03-12 "James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board of the First Trust Funds and Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.... Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company)"
2019-03-04 "James A. Bowen is deemed an 'interested person' ... due to his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Advisor."
2020-03-11 "James A. Bowen is the Chairman of the Board ... Chief Executive Officer of First Trust Advisors and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC"
2021-03-18 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)"
2022-03-10 "James A. Bowen ... Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)"
2023-03-08 "Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)"
2024-10-03 "Chief Executive Officer, First Trust Advisors L.P. and First Trust Portfolios L.P.; Chairman of the Board of Directors, BondWave LLC (Software Development Company) and Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Investment Advisor)"

Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-04-09