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Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) has announced the appointment of Brad Heiss as a portfolio manager, effective September 9, 2025. Heiss joins existing portfolio managers Scott Johnson and James Dondero in managing the Fund's investments.

Heiss brings over 20 years of investment management experience, currently serving as Executive VP and CIO of NexAnnuity, and oversees NexPoint's financial services sector investments. His background includes positions at Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital, and Citadel Advisors before joining NexPoint in 2013.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) ha annunciato la nomina di Brad Heiss a portfolio manager, con decorrenza 9 settembre 2025. Heiss affiancherà gli attuali gestori Scott Johnson e James Dondero nella gestione degli investimenti del Fondo.

Heiss vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella gestione degli investimenti, ricoprendo attualmente il ruolo di Executive VP e CIO di NexAnnuity e supervisionando gli investimenti del settore finanziario di NexPoint. In precedenza ha lavorato per Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital e Citadel Advisors, entrando a far parte di NexPoint nel 2013.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Brad Heiss como gestor de cartera, con efecto a partir del 9 de septiembre de 2025. Heiss se une a los gestores actuales Scott Johnson y James Dondero para administrar las inversiones del Fondo.

Heiss aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en gestión de inversiones, desempeñándose actualmente como Executive VP y CIO de NexAnnuity y supervisando las inversiones del sector financiero de NexPoint. Anteriormente trabajó en Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital y Citadel Advisors antes de incorporarse a NexPoint en 2013.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO)Brad Heiss를 포트폴리오 매니저로 임명했다고 발표했으며, 임명일은 2025년 9월 9일입니다. Heiss는 기존 포트폴리오 매니저인 Scott Johnson 및 James Dondero와 함께 펀드의 투자를 관리하게 됩니다.

Heiss는 20년 이상의 투자 운용 경험을 보유하고 있으며 현재 NexAnnuity의 Executive VP 겸 CIO로 재직 중이며 NexPoint의 금융 서비스 섹터 투자를 총괄합니다. 이전에는 Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital, Citadel Advisors에서 근무했으며 2013년 NexPoint에 합류했습니다.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) a annoncé la nomination de Brad Heiss au poste de gestionnaire de portefeuille, effective au 9 septembre 2025. Heiss rejoint les gestionnaires actuels Scott Johnson et James Dondero pour gérer les investissements du Fonds.

Heiss apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en gestion d'investissements, il est actuellement Executive VP et CIO de NexAnnuity et supervise les investissements du secteur financier de NexPoint. Il a précédemment occupé des postes chez Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital et Citadel Advisors avant de rejoindre NexPoint en 2013.

Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE:HFRO) hat die Ernennung von Brad Heiss zum Portfoliomanager bekannt gegeben, wirksam ab dem 9. September 2025. Heiss wird gemeinsam mit den bestehenden Portfoliomanagern Scott Johnson und James Dondero die Anlagen des Fonds verwalten.

Heiss verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Investmentmanagement und ist derzeit Executive VP und CIO von NexAnnuity sowie verantwortlich für NexPoints Investments im Finanzdienstleistungssektor. Zuvor war er bei Goldman Sachs, Maverick Capital und Citadel Advisors tätig, bevor er 2013 zu NexPoint kam.

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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) ("HFRO" or the "Fund") today announced a key addition to its portfolio management team. Effective September 9, 2025, Brad Heiss has been named as a portfolio manager of the Fund. Mr. Heiss will join current portfolio managers Scott Johnson and James Dondero in overseeing the Fund's investment activities.

Mr. Heiss is executive vice President and chief investment officer of NexAnnuity, NexPoint's affiliated retirement solutions business that includes its insurance platform, and a portfolio manager at NexPoint where he oversees the firm's investments in the financial services sector. Mr. Heiss has over 20 years of investment management and financial services experience. He began his career at Goldman Sachs in New York, where he was an analyst in the Financial Institutions Group within the Investment Banking Division, and later worked as an investment analyst at long/short investment funds including Maverick Capital and Citadel Advisors before joining NexPoint in 2013. Mr. Heiss holds a BBA in finance from the University of Miami and the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

"We are pleased to add Brad as a portfolio manager to HFRO," said Scott Johnson, NexPoint Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Fund. "Brad's sector expertise and portfolio management experience will be a valuable addition to the portfolio management team as we look to optimize the Fund's portfolio and continue efforts to reduce the discount to NAV and maximize value for HFRO investors."

About the Highland Opportunities and Income Fund

The Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (NYSE: HFRO) is a closed-end fund managed by NexPoint Asset Management, L.P. For more information visit Highland Opportunities and Income Fund Website.

About NexPoint Asset Management, L.P.

NexPoint Asset Management, L.P. is an SEC-registered investment adviser. It is the adviser to a suite of registered funds, including open-end mutual funds, and closed-end funds. For more information visit nexpointassetmgmt.com.

Disclosures

Before investing in the Fund, you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. For a copy of a prospectus or summary prospectus, which contains this and other information, please visit our website at www.nexpointassetmgmt.com or call 1-800-357-9167. Please read the fund prospectus carefully before investing.

Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to NAV. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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FAQ

Who is Brad Heiss and what is his new role at Highland Opportunities and Income Fund (HFRO)?

Brad Heiss has been appointed as a portfolio manager of HFRO effective September 9, 2025. He is the Executive VP and CIO of NexAnnuity with over 20 years of investment experience.

What is Brad Heiss's professional background before joining HFRO?

Heiss started at Goldman Sachs as an analyst in the Financial Institutions Group, worked at Maverick Capital and Citadel Advisors, and joined NexPoint in 2013. He holds a BBA in finance and the CFA designation.

Who are the current portfolio managers of Highland Opportunities and Income Fund?

The Fund is managed by Scott Johnson, James Dondero, and Brad Heiss (as of September 9, 2025).

What are HFRO's goals with the new portfolio manager appointment?

The Fund aims to optimize the portfolio, reduce the discount to NAV, and maximize value for HFRO investors with Heiss's sector expertise and portfolio management experience.
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