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Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm has $6.6 billion1 in assets under management (as of September 30, 2008).

Vaughan Nelson, an affiliate of Natixis Global Associates, manages equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios for institutions and high-net-worth clients, with special emphasis on foundations and endowments. Known for its comprehensive large-cap expertise, the firm seeks high returns and low volatility from actively managed, undervalued stocks that pay dividends, as well as from fixed-income, growth and balanced portfolios.

Natixis Funds Managed:

Portfolio Managers:

Chris D. Wallis

Chris D. Wallis, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager

Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund

Chris D. Wallis joined Vaughan Nelson in 1999 and has more than 11 years of investment experience. He was previously employed by Simmons & Company International and by Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.

Mr. Wallis received a BBA from Baylor University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Scott J. Weber

Scott J. Weber
Portfolio Manager

Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund

Scott J. Weber has co-managed the Vaughan Nelson Small Cap Value Fund since April 2004. Mr. Weber, a Portfolio Manager of Vaughan Nelson, joined the firm in 2003. Prior to joining Vaughan Nelson he was a Vice President from 2001 to 2003 and Senior Associate from 2000 to 2001 of RBC Capital Markets.

Mr. Weber received a B.S. from the University of the South and an M.B.A. from Tulane University. He has over nine years of investment management and financial analysis experience.


1 This affiliate's AUM does not include those assets advised directly by Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P. through its Managed Portfolio Advisors division. Vaughan Nelson Investment Management's assets under management inclusive of those assets managed through Natixis Asset Management Advisors, L.P.'s Managed Portfolio Advisors division total $7.8 billion for the period ending September 30, 2008.

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