Ben Eckert

Ben Eckert is a Junior Associate in Capital Allocation at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he supports the firm's equity research and portfolio management functions, contributing to the analysis and allocation decisions across a variety of strategies including domestic equity, international equity, and fixed income. Vaughan Nelson specializes in value equity investing and employs a fundamental, bottom-up approach to uncover opportunities in information and liquidity inefficiencies within the equity universe.

Eckert focuses on research and capital allocation for strategies covering U.S. equities, global SMID cap, and small cap value. His work involves sector and asset class analysis—particularly in sectors such as Industrials, Information Technology, Communication Services, Consumer Staples, Materials, Real Estate, Utilities, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, and Health Care. He plays a critical role in supporting targeted return strategies and contributes to Vaughan Nelson’s commitment to rigorous, long-term investment processes.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University, where he pursued a multidisciplinary curriculum in Economics, Math, Spanish, Finance, and Marketing. Prior to joining Vaughan Nelson, he developed client relations and admissions experience in roles at Baylor University, further strengthening his analytical and communication skills. His expertise encompasses both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with a growing track record in equity research and investment management.