Catherine Howse

Catherine Howse is Managing Director at Schafer Cullen Capital Management, based in Los Angeles, CA, where she leads the firm’s distribution and client relationship efforts across the western U.S.. She is a key spokesperson on equity income investment strategies, frequently appearing in industry forums and media to discuss products like the actively managed Cullen Enhanced Equity Income ETF (DIVP), which emphasizes income generation through dividends and covered call options on high-quality, value-oriented equities.

Her primary investment focus is on U.S. and global equity income strategies, with a particular emphasis on portfolios of dividend-growing companies and the use of options to enhance overall income. Howse also contributes to portfolio construction guidance for clients seeking diversified equity solutions that balance income generation and capital appreciation potential.

Prior to becoming Managing Director in 2024, Howse served as Vice President at Schafer Cullen Capital Management for nearly 18 years, building deep expertise in equity income solutions and helping to broaden the adoption of value and dividend-based strategies in client portfolios. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma and is a CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst), reflecting her commitment to advanced investment knowledge and fiduciary standards.