Dain Tofson
Partner, Research Analyst, and member of Portfolio Management Committee at Fiduciary Management Inc. /wi/
About
Dain Tofson is a Partner, Research Analyst, and member of the Portfolio Management Committee at Fiduciary Management, Inc. (FMI), based in Chicago, IL. In this role since 2019, he is primarily responsible for fundamental equity research and contributes to portfolio strategy, focusing on identifying high-quality businesses trading at attractive valuations. His work supports FMI’s large-cap, small-cap, all-cap, and global equity strategies, mainly investing in U.S. and select international equities spanning sectors such as financial services, industrials, technology, consumer, and healthcare.
Prior to FMI, Dain held research and analyst positions at Artisan Partners and Institutional Capital, gaining deep expertise in investment analysis and process across diverse asset classes. His earlier experience also includes analytical roles in the real estate and healthcare sectors, providing him with broad industry insight.
Dain holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a CFA charterholder, he is recognized for his disciplined business-owner’s approach to investing and rigorous due diligence, contributing significantly to FMI’s reputation for fundamental research and long-term portfolio performance.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Management, Inc. (FMI) | Partner, Research Analyst, and member of Portfolio Management Committee | Jul 2019 to Present | — |
| Artisan Partners | Analyst | Apr 2017 to Jul 2019 | — |
| Institutional Capital | Research Analyst | Jun 2014 to Mar 2017 | — |
| Ventas, Inc. | Financial Analyst | Feb 2010 to Aug 2012 | — |
| MLG Capital | Investment Analyst | Nov 2008 to Feb 2010 | — |
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2012 — 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Real Estate
2004 — 2008
Skills & Expertise
Others at Fiduciary Management Inc. /wi/ (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Head Trader | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
M Matthew Sullivan | Research Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States |
| Partner | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| CEO, Chief Investment Officer | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
| Analyst | Milwaukee, WI , United States | |
B Bladen Burns | Partner | Milwaukee, WI , United States |