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Laffer Tengler Investments
Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Nashville, TN, since 1999. The firm manages $800 million in assets.
Laffer Tengler Investments
Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Nashville, TN, since 1999. The firm manages $800 million in assets. It has 14 employees and 13 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Year founded
1999
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Nashville
Corporate office
Nashville, TN, United States
Principals
Arthur B. Laffer
Chief Economist / Co-Founder
Nancy Tengler
CEO / CIO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Laffer Tengler Investments?
Nancy Tengler serves as CEO and Chief Investment Officer, directing portfolio construction and day-to-day investment decisions. Arthur Laffer, the co-founder, provides macroeconomic perspective but is not involved in day-to-day stock selection (per the firm's regulatory filings).
What investment style does Laffer Tengler use?
The firm employs a dividend-growth equity strategy, focusing on large-cap US companies with sustainable dividends, above-average yield, and potential for dividend growth. They typically hold 30 to 50 stocks with an eye on tax efficiency. The portfolio has historically been concentrated in sectors like healthcare, technology, and financials.
Does Laffer Tengler manage mutual funds or only separate accounts?
The firm manages both separately managed accounts (SMAs) for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, and sub-advises at least one mutual fund — the Laffer Tengler Equity Income Fund (per SEC filings). Their primary vehicle is the SMA channel.
Is Laffer Tengler a family office or a registered investment advisor?
Laffer Tengler is an SEC-registered investment advisor (RIA). It is not structured as a family office. Its client base includes individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts, rather than a single wealthy family.
Where did the wealth managed by Laffer Tengler come from?
The underlying assets are sourced from clients — predominantly high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and retirement plans. Arthur Laffer's personal wealth, tied to his economics consulting and speaking, is not directly managed by the firm. No family fortune is central to the firm's capital base.
What is Laffer Tengler's known posture on co-investments?
Laffer Tengler does not market co-investment opportunities. It operates as a long-only equity and fixed-income manager, not a private capital or co-investment provider.
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