Ben Ledig

Ben Ledig is an Associate at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management in Houston, Texas, where he focuses on U.S. equities research and analysis. In his current role, he contributes to equity investment strategies through fundamental research, supporting portfolio managers in sector allocation and stock selection within the S&P 500 and Russell 3000 universes. His coverage notably includes Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Industrials, and Energy sectors, reflecting the firm’s emphasis on value equity investing.

Prior to joining Vaughan Nelson in 2024, Ben gained hands-on investment banking experience at Petrie Partners, LLC, progressing from Summer Analyst to Investment Banking Analyst, where he developed expertise in financial modeling and transaction analysis related to the energy sector. He brings over two years of financial analysis experience to his current role, combining precision in financial structuring with research acumen developed in banking and asset management.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Business, graduating in 2023. His academic and professional background provides a strong foundation in capital markets and quantitative research. At Vaughan Nelson, he is recognized for his analytical rigor and sector expertise, contributing to the firm's consistent, bottom-up investment approach in U.S. equities.