Lewis Johnson is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Capital Wealth Advisors, a full-service wealth management firm specializing in investment management, insurance, and estate planning. As Co-Founder of CWA’s asset management business, he leads the firm’s research, portfolio strategy, and investment management efforts. Johnson is also the author of “Trends & Tail Risks,” a bi-weekly CWA publication that explores market trends, macroeconomic developments, and risk management strategies. Prior to founding CWA, Johnson co-founded Fundamental Global Investors, a family office and wealth advisory firm.
Lewis Johnson Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
Academic History
EARLY CAREER
Before co-founding Capital Wealth Advisors, Lewis Johnson built extensive experience in investment management and trading across global markets.
He served as Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy, a leading commodity trading firm.
Earlier, he was Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Analyst at Pequot Capital, where he and his team gained recognition for successfully navigating the global financial crisis.
Johnson also worked as Vice President and Analyst at T. Rowe Price, covering global equities in metals and mining, agriculture, commodity chemicals, and specialty chemicals.
He began his career as an Equity Analyst at Capital Research Company and as Vice President of AYSA, where he researched and executed legislative and policy initiatives for the textile yarn industry on Capitol Hill.
MEDIA PRESENCE
Johnson is a recognized market expert and has been featured on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the TD Ameritrade Network, and Real Vision, providing insights on investment strategy, market trends, and risk management.