Vaughan Nelson Investment Management is an investment counseling firm established in 1970 and based in Houston, Texas. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services focusing on equity and fixed income strategies. Vaughan Nelson serves a diverse group of clients, including high net worth individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and pension plans. The investment approach relies on fundamental, bottom-up research to identify securities trading at valuations below their long-term intrinsic value. Vaughan Nelson offers multiple equity strategies—such as small-cap value, value opportunity, large-cap select, international, emerging markets, and global small-mid cap—as well as various fixed income options, including core, intermediate, limited maturity, and municipal bonds. Clients can also request socially responsible investing screens to align portfolios with specific ethical criteria.
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $25.0M | 1.00% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.85% |
| $50M+ | 0.75% |
Schedule reflects the Small Cap Value and Select strategies. Other strategies have different fee schedules. Fees are negotiable for certain clients.