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Drew Taylor

Drew Taylor

President at Poplar Forest Capital LLC

Los Angeles, CA , United States

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

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Poplar Forest Capital LLCPresidentOct 2020 to Present
Liberty Group, LLCCEO and COO and CCOOct 2018 to Oct 2020
DTaylor Group, LLCFounderApr 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 HargroveManaging DirectorApr 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 DistributorsSenior Vice PresidentNov 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 LynchFinancial ConsultantAug 1988 to Jul 1992
Executive Life Insurance CompanyFinancial AdministratorAug 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)

NameRoleLocation
Derek Derman
Derek Derman
PartnerLos Angeles, CA , United States
Phyllis Thomas
Phyllis Thomas
Portfolio ManagerLos Angeles, CA , United States
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Stephen Burlingame
PartnerPasadena, CA , United States