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"Our strategies harness an active, bottom-up approach to stock selection that combines the market knowledge of long-tenured portfolio managers with the original research of a specialized group of analysts."

Scott Glasser, Co-Chief Investment Officer

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is gaining greater acceptance among both individual and institutional investors.

  • ClearBridge has been an investor in ESG strategies for more than 20 years
  • We remain at the forefront in promoting and communicating the benefits of ESG investing
  • Proprietary ESG ratings are integrated into our fundamental research process and drive company engagement

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Michael Clarfeld, CFA

Managing Director, Portfolio Manager
17 Years experience
11 Years at ClearBridge

"Through conservatively investing in high-quality companies we believe we can construct a portfolio that should compound dividends and returns in a relatively low-risk manner over the long term."

Michael is a member of the Income Solutions team and co-manages the Dividend Strategy and Energy MLP products. He joined ClearBridge Investments in 2006 as a Research Analyst and was named a Portfolio Manager in 2009. Michael has 17 years of investment industry experience.

Prior to joining ClearBridge, Michael served as an Equity Analyst at Hygrove Partners and was a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs. He is a member of the CFA Institute and of the New York Society of Security Analysts. Michael received his BA in History from Duke University.

Experience

  • 17 years of investment industry experience
  • Joined ClearBridge Investments in 2006
  • Member of the CFA Institute
  • Member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts
  • Hygrove Partners, LLC - Equity Analyst
  • Goldman Sachs - Equity Research, Financial Analyst
  • BA in History from Duke University

Perspectives

  • With Potential Tailwinds, MLPs Remain Attractive
    We continue to believe MLP stocks at current levels are attractive on an absolute and relative basis.
  • Energy MLP Strategy
    1Q17 Commentary: We continue to believe that incremental U.S. oil barrels are needed to avert a shortage of oil, as the global oil market is on course to move to undersupplied.
  • Dividend Strategy
    1Q17 Commentary: Growing political uncertainty and rich valuations failed to slow market gains.
  • Dividend Strategy Update
    4Q16 Update: PM Michael Clarfeld, CFA, offers his review of the fourth quarter, an update on portfolio performance and his outlook.
  • Dividend Strategy ESG
    4Q16 Commentary: Increasing disclosure of climate-related risks shows a corporate commitment to sustainability.
  • Energy MLP Strategy
    4Q16 Commentary: OPEC’s decision to curb output could accelerate inventory drawdowns and result in firmer oil prices.
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