Chris Dagnes

Chris D'Agnes is a Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager at Hamlin Capital Management, LLC, based in New York, NY. He has been with Hamlin since 2001 and was promoted to Partner in 2008, following earlier experience as a municipal bond analyst at Merrill Lynch. At Hamlin, he oversees equity research, stock selection, portfolio construction, and has played a key role in the firm's growth and strategy evolution.

D'Agnes specializes in managing and constructing portfolios focused on high-dividend equities, dedicating particular attention to income-generating strategies and dividend growth investing. His approach emphasizes reliable income for clients through rigorous equity analysis and disciplined portfolio management in sectors and asset classes including U.S. dividend-paying stocks and high yield municipal bonds.

He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Bucknell University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). D'Agnes is recognized for his analytical expertise and contributions to the development of Hamlin’s dividend equity strategy and equity income portfolios, serving high net worth individuals and institutional investors.