Robert Hope

Robert M. Hope III serves as a Portfolio Manager at Leavell Investment Management, Inc., based in Mobile, Alabama. In this role, he is responsible for managing client investment portfolios and providing strategic advice tailored to individual financial goals, leveraging his multidisciplinary background in economics and history.

His investment expertise extends to the oil and gas sector, having worked three years in oil and gas finance in New York and Houston prior to joining Leavell Investment Management. He also brings analytical experience from his tenure as an analyst with the U.S. Federal Government, further enriching his perspective on market and geopolitical risks.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from Harvard University, where he cultivated a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and financial markets. His career demonstrates a blend of quantitative research, sector-focused investing—particularly in energy—and analytical rigor, contributing to his effectiveness and reputation within the investment management profession.