Thomas Hiester

Thomas Hiester, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager and Securities Analyst at SKBA Capital Management LLC in San Francisco. As a member of the firm's Investment Strategy and Research Teams, he is responsible for security analysis, conducting industry-specific research, and generating new investment ideas. His work contributes directly to the firm's portfolio management and investment process, primarily focusing on U.S. equity markets.

Hiester's coverage includes a range of sectors within the equity market, with a particular emphasis on security selection and industry research across multiple industries. Prior to joining SKBA in 2016, he spent five years as a financial analyst at a private investment firm, where he specialized in financial analysis supporting investment decision-making.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in business management economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is a CFA charterholder as well as an active member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and CFA Institute. Hiester's analysis and research expertise have positioned him as a key contributor to SKBA's investment strategy, distinguishing himself in equity research and portfolio management for institutional and individual clients.