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James J. Clarke
Portfolio Manager & Director of Fundamental Research
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James J. Clarke
Jim serves as the Director of Fundamental Equity Research and co-manages the Global and International Opportunistic Equity strategies. He rejoined the Firm in December 2008 after three years serving as a founding partner of Clarke Bennitt, LLC. From 1997 to 2005, Jim worked as an equity analyst and portfolio manager for Brandywine Global's large, mid, and small cap value equity portfolios, and as lead manager of the Firm's small cap portfolios for five years. Prior to his initial term of employment with Brandywine Global, Jim worked as a financial analyst at Morgan Stanley in New York and Tokyo (1991-1995). He earned a B.A. in History from Williams College where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude. Jim earned an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia University.
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Sorin Roibu, CFA
Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst
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Sorin Roibu, CFA
Sorin is a research analyst for our large-cap equity strategies and co-manages the Global and International Opportunistic Equity strategies. He is responsible for research coverage of U.S. and global financial companies. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in May 2014, Sorin was a global equity analyst and Principal of Turner Investment Partners (2011-2014) with a focus on global real estate, U.S. REITS, U.S. homebuilders and emerging market banks; senior research analyst, Vice President at Blackrock on their Global Opportunities team covering global financials (2005-2011); and an investment banking analyst focusing on global industrials and corporate and investment banking for Bank of America Securities (2004-2005). He graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration from Drexel University and studied at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova. Sorin is a CFA® charterholder.
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Investment Team

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J. Patrick Bradley
Senior Vice President – Investment Research
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J. Patrick Bradley
As a Senior Vice President of the Firm's Global Fixed Income and related strategies, Patrick provides valuable analytical and strategic insight. Patrick joined the Firm in June 2005. Previously, he was senior director of institutional client strategy with SEI Investments (2000-2005), Director of Research and Investment Strategy of Mercantile Safe-Deposit & Trust Company (1997-2000), and director of research for PNC Financial (1981-1997). Patrick earned an M.A. in Urban Economics, an M.A. in Economics, and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Delaware.
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Hannah Crismon
Research Analyst
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Hannah Crismon
Hannah is a research analyst on the Fundamental Equity Team, responsible for general research coverage across geographies, industries, and market capitalizations in support of our fundamental equity products. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in 2021, Hannah served as a senior analyst with Ernst & Young (2018-2020) in their Strategy and Transactions practice. Hannah graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Finance from the University of Delaware.
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William M. Roach
Senior Research Analyst
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William M. Roach
Bill is a senior research analyst for our Fundamental Equity Team, responsible for general research coverage across geographies, industries, and market capitalizations in support of our fundamental equity products. Bill joined the Firm in 2003. Previously, he was a senior investment analyst for The Vanguard Group (2000-2003); senior equity analyst for DuPont Capital Management (1996-1999); partner/portfolio manager/analyst & director of marketing for Cashman, Farrell & Associates (1990-1996); portfolio manager & vice president for Smith Affiliated Capital Corp. (1989-1990); senior portfolio manager and vice president of marketing for Hutton Capital Management (1986-1989); and account executive for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith & Thomson McKinnon Securities (1982-1986). Bill graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Boston College.
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Vincent Yu
International Equity Analyst
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Vincent Yu
Vincent is an international equity analyst on the Fundamental Equity Team, responsible for general research coverage outside of the U.S. across industries and market capitalizations in support of our Global Opportunistic Equity and International Opportunistic Equity strategies. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in 2022, Vincent served as principal at Needham & Company (2018-2022), as associate director at Oppenheimer & Co (2017-2018), as research analyst at 7ParkData, and as investment generalist at Sureview Capital (2012-2015). Vincent earned an M.S. in Financial Engineering from New York University and a B.S. in Economics and Law from China University of Political Science and Law.
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Equity and Macro Research

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Francis A. Scotland
Director of Global Macro Research
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Francis A. Scotland
Francis joined Brandywine Global in 2006 and drives the global macroeconomic research which supports the fixed-income group's investment process, provides investment ideas and strategic asset allocation recommendations. From 1984 until 2005, Francis was a principal of the BCA Research Group, head of global investment strategy and led the firm’s new product development. He spent several years in the policy departments of the Bank of Canada in the early 1980s working in the areas of monetary, economic, and financial analysis. Francis has a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada and an Honors BA in Economics from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. He has lectured at a variety of economic, financial and investment conferences/seminars across North America, Asia and Europe and has contributed editorials and essays for a range of financial publications including the Financial Times of London.
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Justin C. Bennitt
Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst
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Justin C. Bennitt
Justin rejoined the Firm in April 2013 as an analyst on the Fundamental Equity team and now also co-manages the micro- and small-cap portfolios. He has over 25 years’ experience in the investment management industry with a focus on fundamental research and analysis. Before rejoining the firm, Justin was a Managing Member of Clarke Bennitt, LLC. (2005-2011). He previously held several roles with Brandywine Global including Midcap Value Equity Portfolio Co-Manager (2004 - 2005); Senior Research Analyst - Small/Smid Product Group (2001 - 2005); Research Analyst - International Value Product Group (1998 - 2001) and Quantitative Analyst - Domestic and International Product Groups (1996 - 1998). Justin earned a B.A. in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
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October 11, 2023
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April 13, 2023
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Ivy Gluck, CFA
Senior Research Analyst, ESG Lead – Fundamental Equity
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Ivy Gluck, CFA
Ivy is a senior research analyst for our Fundamental Equity Team, responsible for healthcare and general research coverage across geographies, industries, and market capitalizations in support of our fundamental equity products. As the Fundamental Equity Team ESG Lead, Ivy coordinates efforts and implementation across the team, working closely with the Head of ESG for the firm. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in January 2014, Ivy was an intern with Brandywine Global in 2013 assisting with company research. She graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College. Ivy is a CFA® charterholder.
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Patrick S. Kaser, CFA
Managing Director & Portfolio Manager
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Patrick S. Kaser, CFA
Patrick is head of the Fundamental Equity team and serves as co-lead portfolio manager on the Classic Large Cap Value strategy. Patrick is responsible for researching the financial and healthcare sectors, contributing insights and stock recommendations. He joined the Firm in 1998. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Board, co-chair of the firm’s Brokerage Committee, and Executive Sponsor of the firm’s DEI Council. Before becoming a portfolio manager, Patrick worked for the Firm as an analyst on the Large Cap Value Equity team. He was also with Dean Witter as an account executive (1996-1997). Patrick is a CFA® charterholder and earned an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Delaware and a B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University. He is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Barron’s and others. Patrick has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg television and radio.
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Gregory P. Manley, CFA
Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst
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Gregory P. Manley, CFA
Greg is a portfolio co-manager for our micro- and small-cap portfolios. During his career at Brandywine Global, Greg has served as a fundamental and quantitative analyst as well as the lead trader for the Diversified Value Equity portfolios. Greg joined the Firm in 2000. Previously, he was with Trinity Investment Management as a securities trader (1996-2000). Greg holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and earned a B.A. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the CFA Institute.
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Steven D. Shin, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst
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Steven D. Shin, CFA
Steven is an associate portfolio manager for the micro- and small-cap portfolios and research analyst for the Fundamental Equity Team. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in April 2016, Steven was a senior investment analyst covering multiple sectors for value investment firms, Aegis Financial Corporation (2012-2015) and Leap Tide Capital Management (2005-2012), and an investment analyst for value investment firm, Kenner Management (Tivoli Partners, L.P.)(2004-2005). He also held associate positions in equity research with Jefferies & Company (2002-2004) covering value-oriented special situations and C.E. Unterberg, Towbin (2000-2001) covering technology. Steven graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Economics and is a CFA® charterholder.
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Celia R. Hoopes, CFA
Portfolio Manager & Research Analyst
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Celia R. Hoopes, CFA
Celia serves as a co-lead portfolio manager on the Classic Large Cap Value Strategy and research analyst on the Fundamental Equity team. Celia is responsible for researching the technology, communications services, and consumer discretionary sectors, contributing insights and stock recommendations. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in September 2018, she served in various roles at Aberdeen Standard Investments (2012-2018), including as an investment manager. Celia earned a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a CFA® charterholder and a member of the CFA Society of Philadelphia. Celia is a member of Inve$t in Her Future, a committee within the CFA Society of Philadelphia, focused on promoting the financial industry amongst female university students as an attractive career path and supporting the next generation of female financial professionals.
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Michael Arno, CFA
Portfolio Manager & Senior Research Analyst
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Michael Arno, CFA
Mike is a portfolio manager and senior research analyst on the Global Fixed Income team. He is responsible for providing research analysis and portfolio management on the firm’s emerging market fixed income related strategies. Prior to this he had been a research analyst on the team since 2011 with a focus on global credit and emerging markets. Mike joined Brandywine Global as a product specialist within client service in 2006. Prior to joining Brandywine Global in 2006, Mike was an associate for the Vanguard Group (2004-2006). A CFA® charterholder, he earned a B.S. in Finance from Temple University.
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Min Tian, CFA
Senior Global Macro Research Specialist
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Min Tian, CFA
As a senior global macro research specialist, Min provides support to Francis Scotland, director of macroeconomic research. Min maintains a financial/economic database and internal website, which are used to support research tasks as well as respond to research requests from members of the Global Fixed Income team. Min joined the Firm in October 2006. Previously, she worked as a data analyst for the Bank of New York (2006) and as a research assistant for the University of Delaware (2005-2006). Min earned a M.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Delaware and a B.S. in Pharmacy from West China University of Medical Science. She is a CFA® charterholder.
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Carol Lye
Portfolio Manager & Senior Research Analyst
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Carol Lye
As a portfolio manager and senior research analyst, Carol conducts macroeconomic research and analysis with a focus in the Asia Pacific region for the Firm's fixed income strategies. Additionally she is responsible for communicating details and presenting our investment strategies to clients, prospects and consultants in Asia. She joined the Firm in October 2008 as a fixed income research analyst and is based out of the office of Brandywine Global Investment Management (Asia) Pte., Ltd. in Singapore. Previously, she served as an economist with the Monetary Authority of Singapore where she analyzed domestic and external economies (2007-2008). She was also a summer analyst with the fixed income capital market division of Goldman Sachs in London (2006). Carol earned an MSC in Finance and Economics from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and a BSc in Economics from the National University of Singapore.
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William M. Roach
Senior Research Analyst
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William M. Roach
Bill is a senior research analyst for our Fundamental Equity Team, responsible for general research coverage across geographies, industries, and market capitalizations in support of our fundamental equity products. Bill joined the Firm in 2003. Previously, he was a senior investment analyst for The Vanguard Group (2000-2003); senior equity analyst for DuPont Capital Management (1996-1999); partner/portfolio manager/analyst & director of marketing for Cashman, Farrell & Associates (1990-1996); portfolio manager & vice president for Smith Affiliated Capital Corp. (1989-1990); senior portfolio manager and vice president of marketing for Hutton Capital Management (1986-1989); and account executive for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith & Thomson McKinnon Securities (1982-1986). Bill graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from Boston College.
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Richard Lawrence
Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management – Fixed Income
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Richard Lawrence
Richard's role on the Global Fixed Income team comprises helping to manage the Fixed Income business and functioning of the team, portfolio implementation, research and communicating details of our investment strategies to clients, prospects and consultants. Previously, Richard managed Brandywine Global's institutional client service function, maintaining and enhancing relationships with institutional clients, specializing in Global Fixed Income and related strategies. Richard joined the Firm in April 2005. Previously, he served in a variety of roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (1994-2004). Richard also has worked for Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (1992-1994), Salomon Brothers (1987-1992), Acsis, Inc. (1986-1987), and Hoskyns Group (1985-1986). He earned a B.Sc. with first-class honors in Computer Science from the University of Westminster in London. Richard is a member of the Firm's Executive Board.
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David A. Tattersall
Head Trader – Equity
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David A. Tattersall
Dave is the head trader for Brandywine Global’s equity portfolios. Prior to being appointed to this position in March 2007, he served as lead equity trader for the Firm’s Diversified Value Equity portfolios in addition to providing support to the Fundamental Equity team. He joined the Firm in 2000. Previously, Dave was with OTA Limited Partnership, a full-service institutional broker/dealer, as a financial analyst/trader (1989-2000); First Federal Savings Bank as a senior accountant (1987-1989), and Beneficial Mortgage Corporation as the loan accounting manager (1985-1987). Dave earned a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University.
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Kristen Mugan
Implementation Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
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Kristen Mugan
Kristen is an implementation portfolio manager for the Firm's Global Fixed Income and related strategies. Before joining the Portfolio Management Implementation team, Kristen was a trader for the Firm's Global Fixed Income and related strategies from 2010–2019 and a staff accountant responsible for account reconciliation, revenue calculation, and financial statement analysis from 2007-2010. Prior to joining the Firm in 2007, she was a staff accountant with Popular Financial Holdings and the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. Kristen earned an M.S. in Financial Services from Saint Joseph's University and a B.S. in Business Studies: Corporate Accounting from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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John R. Edelman
Equity Trader
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John R. Edelman
John is the lead trader for the Firm’s micro-, small- and small/mid-cap portfolios and a primary trader for the Wealth Management Group channel. He is also responsible for providing support to the Diversified Value Equity portfolios. John joined the Firm in 1999. Previously, he was with Southcoast Capital as an institutional equity trader (1996-1999), and PNC Bank as a financial analyst (1989-1996). John earned an M.B.A. in Finance from St. Joseph’s University and a B.A. in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University.
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Kevin McClafferty
Equity Trader
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Kevin McClafferty
Kevin is the primary trader for the Fundamental Equity team’s Wealth Management Group channel. He also supports the U.S. equity trading desk in performing functions for all equity investment strategies at Brandywine Global. Prior to becoming an equity trader in August 2009, Kevin supported the trading desk as a trading assistant and has been with the Firm since 1999. Kevin earned a B.S. in Finance from Wilmington University.
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Stephen Burghart, CFA
Implementation Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
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Stephen Burghart, CFA
Stephen is an implementation portfolio manager for the Firm's Global Fixed Income and related strategies. Before joining the Portfolio Management Implementation team, Stephen was a member of the Firm's Portfolio Compliance team from 2012-2019. Prior to joining the Firm in 2012, he held various roles at BNY Mellon (2008-2012). Stephen is a CFA® charterholder and earned an M.B.A. in Finance from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Drexel University.
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Derek Rush
Portfolio Management Implementation Specialist
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Derek Rush
Derek is a portfolio management implementation specialist for the Firm's Global Fixed Income and related strategies. Before joining the Portfolio Management Implementation team, Derek held roles at the Firm as an International Client Service Associate (2018-2020) and as a Trade Operations Associate (2016-2018). Derek has passed all three levels of the CFA® exam and earned a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Lehigh University.
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