Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation’s largest asset managers. A rich history: Columbia Management has a long and proud history that dates back to 1894. Research driven approach: Our commitment to proprietary research draws on the strength of more than 140 career track research professionals providing insight to more than 125 portfolio managers to help deliver stronger, more consistent results. Accountability: The execution of each portfolio is carefully monitored through our 5P investment oversight process. We pay our managers not only for performance, but also for adherence to their stated investment process. Strong track records across asset classes: Columbia Management offers a wide range of top-rated mutual funds, with many of our funds earning a 4- or 5-star overall rating from Morningstar. View a list of our 4 and 5 star rated funds.