About
Ed Stubbins, CFA, is a Partner and behavioral finance product specialist at Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, where he oversees the firm's behaviorally driven equity portfolios. His responsibilities include guiding investment strategies that apply behavioral finance insights to public equity markets, with a particular focus on domestic equity strategies. As a member of the board of directors and an owner of the firm, he plays a key role in shaping organizational direction and portfolio oversight.
Throughout his career, Mr. Stubbins has developed specialized expertise in equity investment and alternative strategies. Prior to joining Fuller & Thaler, he served as Director of Alternative Strategies for Symphony Asset Management, managing hedge fund strategies, and was Vice President at Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), focusing on credit and portfolio management. He also gained substantial experience managing credit portfolios as a Director at Prudential Capital Group, along with analytical roles at Merrill Lynch and Honeywell, Inc.
Mr. Stubbins holds a CFA charter, an MBA in Analytical Finance and Accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. His notable contributions to the investment industry include advancing the application of behavioral finance in portfolio construction, and driving research-driven equity investment strategies targeting U.S. equities. He is also a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and has been active in industry leadership and education.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management | Partner | Aug 2010 to Present | Behavioral Investing Specialist
Global Funds Management
Strategic Product Positioning
Global Strategic Relationship Management
Consultant Relations
Operations and Management of Key Service Providers |
| Symphony Asset Management | Director - Alternative Strategies | May 2007 to Aug 2010 | Director - Alternative Strategies for Symphony Asset Management in San Francisco, CA. Responsible for global hedge fund business. |
| Pacific Investment Management Company | Vice President | Feb 2006 to Apr 2007 | Vice President, Institutional Sales / Marketing for PIMCO in Newport Beach, CA. |
| Prudential Capital Group | Director | Jul 2002 to Jan 2006 | Credit Portfolio Management for Private Fixed Income Manager. |
| Honeywell-Measurex | Area Sales Manager | Jan 1995 to Jan 2000 | Sales Management for Industrial Automation Division |
| Hercules | Technical Sales | Jan 1993 to Jan 1995 | Technical Sales |
Education
CFA Institute
CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst
2002 — 2004
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Analytical Finance and Accounting
2000 — 2002
North Carolina State University
BS, Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Science and Technology
1988 — 1993
Skills & Expertise
Others at Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, Inc. (6)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Trading | CA , United States | |
| Investment Analyst | CA , United States | |
| Partner, Portfolio Manager | San Mateo, CA , United States | |
| Associate Portfolio Manager | CA , United States | |
Y Yining Tung | Investment Analyst and Head of Risk Management | United States |