Kelly Ranucci

Kelly Ranucci, CFA, serves as Senior Portfolio Manager at Stephens Investment Management Group LLC, based in Houston, TX. In this role, she is primarily responsible for overseeing the Health Care sector within the firm's portfolio, as well as contributing to investment decisions for small- and mid-cap growth equities. Working within a collaborative, team-based environment, she combines fundamental financial analysis, quantitative screening, and direct management meetings to identify growth opportunities and guide portfolio construction.

Ranucci began her career with AIM Capital Management, Inc., where she specialized in research and analysis of small- and mid-capitalization securities. She later served as an Equity Analyst at Stephens, Inc. before assuming her current position at Stephens Investment Management Group in 2005. Her career is distinguished by a deep expertise in growth equities, with a core focus on Health Care sector investments.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University and earned her MBA with honors from the University of Houston, specializing in Finance. Additionally, Ranucci is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and maintains FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 licenses, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and industry best practices. Her extensive experience and sector focus have contributed to a strong track record of supporting long-term capital growth for institutional and high-net-worth clients.