ClearBridge Investments
Michael Clarfeld is a seasoned portfolio manager with experience at ClearBridge Investments since February 2006, where responsibilities include managing equity income products, specifically diversified dividend portfolios and MLP portfolios. Prior to this role, Michael served as an equity analyst at Hygrove Partners from 2003 to 2006. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from Duke University, earned between 1995 and 1999.
ClearBridge Investments
ClearBridge Investments is a well-established global investment manager with a legacy dating back 60 years and $157.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2023. We are committed to long-term results through active management. Led by the insight of proprietary, fundamental research and a team of 43 Portfolio Managers with an average of 28 years of investment industry experience, our investment process provides clients with equity-focused strategies in a number of investment vehicles and personalized, value-added client service. Our strategies are oriented around three primary investment objectives: Low Volatility, High Active Share and Income Solutions. Owned by Franklin Resources, ClearBridge operates with investment independence from headquarters in New York and offices in Baltimore, Ft. Lauderdale, London, San Mateo, Sydney and Wilmington.