Dennis Benitez
Associate Client Portfolio Manager at Brandes Investment Partners, LP
About
Dennis Benitez is an Associate Client Portfolio Manager at Brandes Investment Partners in San Diego, CA, where he is responsible for supporting client relationships and helping to communicate the firm’s value-investing strategies to institutional and advisory clients. In this capacity, he collaborates with portfolio management and client service teams, translating complex investment research and portfolio strategies for a range of client audiences.
His expertise centers on Brandes’ global value-driven equity and fixed-income offerings, with a focus on sectors such as international and U.S. equity (including small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap value) and global opportunities mandates. Dennis draws on direct experience with a range of asset classes and client types, reflecting Brandes’ broad suite of strategies spanning developed and emerging markets.
Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to his current role, he gained client service and investment operations experience at Shareholders Service Group and also previously served as Associate Client Portfolio Manager at Brandes Investment Partners, providing continuity in his client-facing work within the investment sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners | Associate Client Portfolio Manager | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Shareholders Service Group | General Securities Representative | Mar 2023 to Jan 2024 | Traded Fixed Income products, Equities, and Mutual Funds at stock exchanges on behalf of financial advisors and clients. FINRA series 7 and 63 Registered Securities Representative. |
| Brandes Investment Partners | Associate Client Portfolio Manager | May 2019 to Dec 2020 | — |
| Brandes Investment Partners | Portfolio Accounting Supervisor | Oct 2008 to May 2019 | — |
| Brandes Investment Partners | EMEA Operations Coordinator | Jul 2005 to Sep 2008 | — |
| Brandes Investment Partners | Portfolio Accounting Team Leader | Feb 1999 to Jul 2005 | — |
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, General
Skills & Expertise
Others at Brandes Investment Partners, LP (44)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Research Analyst | San Diego, CA , United States | |
| Trading Division Supervisor | San Diego, CA , United States | |
A Amy Minning | Senior Analyst | Arlington, VA , United States |
B Bouramey Ko | Associate Client Portfolio Manager, Institutional Client Portfolio Management | San Diego, CA , United States |
B Brad Chapman | Senior Analyst | San Diego, CA , United States |
B Brent Fredberg | Equity Analyst | San Diego, CA , United States |
B Brian Boyd | Equity Research Associate | San Diego County, CA , United States |
B Bryan Barrett | Senior Research Analyst and Invesment Committee Member | San Diego, CA , United States |
C Carlos Oliveira | Head of Trading Analytics and Market Structure | San Diego, CA , United States |
C Chris Duncan | Equity Research Analyst | San Diego, CA , United States |