Brian Lund

Brian Lund is a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at ClearBridge Investments, based in Baltimore, MD. He specializes in managing the firm's Small Cap Strategy, focusing on identifying investment opportunities among small cap equities and overseeing portfolio construction and research in this space. Brian is recognized for his expertise in small cap stocks, including coverage across sectors such as gaming, lodging, and leisure, and regularly contributes perspectives on market cycles, speculative trends, and sector-specific innovation—particularly in areas like carbon capture and ESG-related strategies.

Prior to joining ClearBridge in 2014, Brian held senior roles at Legg Mason Capital Management, where he served as both a Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst through the firm's integration into ClearBridge. Earlier in his career, he was an Equity Analyst and Fund Analyst at Morningstar, with a sector focus on gaming, lodging, and leisure companies, and a Writer/Analyst at The Motley Fool.

Brian holds an MA in Latin from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in Greek and Latin from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and is a CFA charterholder. With over 25 years of investment industry experience, he is a notable contributor to professional discourse on small cap strategies and sector innovation, including appearances on financial media discussing portfolio diversification, market performance, and emerging trends.