Forbes Dumas

Forbes Dumas is an Equity Research Analyst at Vaughan Nelson Investment Management in Houston, TX, where he specializes in fundamental research and financial analysis to support portfolio managers in the firm's U.S. equities strategies. He draws on over eight years of experience in investment analysis, providing actionable insights and monitoring portfolio positions for optimal performance.

Dumas focuses primarily on the U.S. equity markets, supporting high-conviction, value-oriented investment strategies that target inefficiencies across market capitalizations. At Vaughan Nelson, analysts generally operate as generalists within the U.S. team, covering multiple sectors and contributing insights to the Select (concentrated all-cap), Value Opportunity (SMID/mid-cap), and Small Cap Value equity strategies.

Prior to joining Vaughan Nelson, Dumas served as an Associate Analyst at T. Rowe Price and as an Analyst at Peregrine Investments, building a strong foundation in equity research and financial due diligence. He holds an M.S. in Finance, a B.B.A. in Accounting, and a B.A. in Economics from Southern Methodist University, and is recognized for his expertise in multi-sector U.S. equity analysis and valuation.