Brian Hagler

Brian Hagler serves as a Research Analyst and Bank Sector Strategy Manager at Kennedy Capital Management LLC, based in Maryville, Illinois. In this capacity, he is responsible for selecting and monitoring securities with a specific focus on the financials sector, particularly banks and specialty finance companies, within the firm's investment universe.

He brings extensive expertise in the financial sector, with a career that began at Bank of America Capital Management, where he specialized in banks and thrifts as an equity research analyst. Prior to his roles in equity research, Brian held senior financial analyst and underwriter positions in Bank of America’s finance group and wealth management division.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) and an MBA from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He is recognized for his deep sector knowledge and disciplined approach to analyzing bank equities and financial stocks, contributing to Kennedy Capital’s specialized strategies in the financial sector.