About
Robert M. Ladyman, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Equity Investment Corporation (EIC) in Atlanta, GA, where he has served in this capacity since 2022 after initially joining the firm as an Equity Analyst in 2017. At EIC, he is responsible for the management and investment decisions on a suite of value-oriented strategies, including All-Cap Value, Large-Cap Value, and Mid-Cap Value portfolios, targeting institutional, wrap, and private clients. His portfolio oversight primarily includes investments in U.S. large-cap and all-cap equities with an emphasis on sectors such as financials, health care, consumer staples, and energy, and leverages a disciplined, value-based approach with a focus on high-quality companies exhibiting sustainable earnings and strong returns on equity.
Prior to managing portfolios at EIC, Robert served as an Equity Analyst at EIC and, before that, at Resolution Capital Ltd, accumulating extensive experience in equity research and analysis across both U.S. and global equity markets. His analytical expertise informs his ability to evaluate company fundamentals, assess intrinsic value, and identify attractive investment opportunities across market capitalizations.
Mr. Ladyman holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics-Economics from Furman University and is also a CFA charterholder, underscoring his strong quantitative and analytical background. His career is distinguished by his contribution to maintaining EIC's strong investment performance and by his collaborative responsibility for multiple strategies, including ESG mandates, within the firm’s $2.7 billion asset base.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Investment Corporation | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2022 to Present | Equity Investment Corporation (EIC) is an investment advisory firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, and has been providing advisory services to clients since 1986. Believing the key to long-term investme... |
| Equity Investment Corporation | Equity Analyst | Dec 2017 to Jan 2022 | — |
| Resolution Capital Ltd | Equity Analyst | Jan 2014 to Dec 2017 | Resolution Capital is a specialist investment manager that focuses on managing portfolios of global and Australian listed real estate securities. Resolution Capital was established in 2004 and is base... |
| Raymond James Financial Inc. | Senior Research Associate | Apr 2012 to Aug 2013 | Senior Research Associate covering the Specialty Finance sector. Substantial experience modeling and projecting company financials, writing industry and new company reports, and analyzing earnings rel... |
| Morgan Keegan | Equity Research Analyst | Aug 2009 to Apr 2012 | Associate research analyst covering the Transaction Processing and Specialty Finance sectors. |
Education
Furman University
Mathematics-Economics
2005 — 2009
Others at Equity Investment Corp. (9)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
I Ian Thomas Zabor | Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
W W Andrew Bruner | Director of Research and Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States |
| Client Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
D David C | Portfolio Manager | London, United Kingdom |
J Jennifer Justice | Institutional Product Analyst | Atlanta, GA , United States |
| Institutional Client Service and Due Diligence Analyst | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
| Equity Analyst | Atlanta, GA , United States | |
T Terry Irrgang | Principal and Portfolio Manager | Atlanta, GA , United States |
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