About
Drew Taylor is the President at Poplar Forest Capital LLC, where he is responsible for managing and directing the firm's sales, client service, and marketing activities across retail, intermediary, and institutional channels. Based in Los Angeles, he plays a central role in business development and client engagement for the firm, which specializes in value-oriented equity investment strategies targeting institutional and high-net-worth clients.
With 28 years of prior experience in the investment management industry, Drew has held executive leadership positions at major registered investment advisory firms, including pivotal roles in building and leading institutional and wealth management distribution teams at the Capital Group and serving as CEO at Liberty Wealth Management. His expertise spans distribution, product development, and relationship management in multi-asset class portfolios, though his current focus at Poplar Forest emphasizes U.S. equity value strategies and client-focused portfolio solutions.
Drew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and an MBA from the Marshall School of Business, both at the University of Southern California. He is recognized for significant achievements in expanding market reach and enhancing client service models within the asset management sector, particularly within equities and multi-asset strategies for institutional, intermediary, and high-net-worth channels.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Forest Capital LLC | President | Oct 2020 to Present | — | 
| Liberty Group, LLC | CEO and COO and CCO | Oct 2018 to Oct 2020 | — | 
| DTaylor Group, LLC | Founder | Apr 2017 to Nov 2018 | What do 30 years in the financial services industry give you? Proven experience in delivering organic growth improvement to professional services firms and individuals with an emphasis on investment m... | 
| Halbert Hargrove | Managing Director | Apr 2013 to Apr 2017 | Responsible for leading organizational growth and development efforts. These efforts include recruiting, hiring, and managing new business development managers, as well as ongoing sales and developmen... | 
| American Funds Distributors | Senior Vice President | Nov 1992 to Aug 2012 | Responsible for leading American Funds distribution to the registered investment advisor and bank wealth management channels.  Led national relationship management team, developed and executed strateg... | 
| Merrill Lynch | Financial Consultant | Aug 1988 to Jul 1992 | — | 
| Executive Life Insurance Company | Financial Administrator | Aug 1987 to Aug 1988 | — | 
Education
USC Marshall School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
1993 — 1995
USC Marshall School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
1983 — 1987
Others at Poplar Forest Capital LLC (3)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| SStephen Burlingame | Partner | Pasadena, CA , United States |