Jeff Cullen

Jeff Cullen is the Managing Director at Cullen Capital Management, LLC, headquartered in New York. In his role, he is responsible for steering product development, client communications, and overseeing innovative solutions such as Cullen’s inaugural ETF offerings. As Managing Director, he plays a key role in the launch and management of the Cullen Enhanced Equity Income ETF (DIVP), reflecting his leadership in expanding the firm’s equity income investment capabilities.

Jeff Cullen’s specific investment focus is on large-cap value equities, with a strategy emphasizing both dividend income and active covered call writing. He oversees portfolios that typically include 30 to 40 large-cap, dividend-paying and dividend-growing companies, while employing covered call options written on 25–40% of the portfolio to generate additional yield. His expertise lies in constructing equity income portfolios that blend traditional dividend growth with derivative-based premium income, targeting investors seeking a balance of current income and capital appreciation.

With over a decade of experience managing dividend equity strategies, Jeff Cullen has helped institutionalize this approach at Cullen Capital since 2010. His leadership contributed to launching Cullen’s first ETF, meeting client demand for scalable, transparent income solutions. Jeff Cullen is recognized for adapting traditional value investing techniques with innovative options strategies, though public information does not detail his earlier career roles or educational background.