About
Fred B. Labatt, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Luther King Capital Management (LKCM), based in San Antonio, Texas. In his current role, he is responsible for overseeing investment portfolios and managing client relationships, leveraging his extensive industry experience and deep expertise in portfolio construction and asset allocation.
Labatt’s investment focus spans across public equities and fixed income, with a particular emphasis on value-oriented strategies. He is known for his analytical approach to diversified portfolio management, and has long-term experience evaluating opportunities within major U.S. sectors including industrials, healthcare, and consumer staples.
Prior to joining LKCM, Fred Labatt earned his MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and served as a past president of the CFA Society San Antonio, underlining his commitment to professional standards and industry leadership. His notable achievements include mentoring investment professionals and contributing to the growth and reputation of LKCM’s San Antonio practice.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther King Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Unknown to Present | — | 
Education
University of Texas
Master of Business Administration
1990 — 1990
Vanderbilt University
1986 Present
Others at King Luther Capital Management Corp. (25)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | TX , United States | |
| Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States | |
| Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Analyst | Dallas, TX , United States | |
| Senior Portfolio Manager | San Antonio, TX , United States | |
| DDavid May | Vice President | Austin, TX , United States | 
| Performance Analyst | Euless, TX , United States | |
| GGary Walsh | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Fort Worth, TX , United States | 
| Special Project Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States | |
| Healthcare Analyst | Fort Worth, TX , United States | |
| Vice President | Dallas, TX , United States |