Mary is a portfolio manager responsible for private client accounts. Her duties include implementing the firm’s investment decisions, reviewing performance of client portfolios, and ensuring adherence to the firm’s investment guidelines. She interacts with clients and their consultants in order to provide insights and interpretation of the firm’s portfolio strategies and investment philosophy.  In addition, Mary serves on both the equity and fixed income product specialist teams and assists with articulating the investment committee's decisions to the portfolio management and client service groups.  Before joining Brandes, Mary was an institutional client service officer for Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management and a financial advisor with PaineWebber.  She earned her BS from University of California, Riverside and an MA from United States International University.  Mary is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego and has 13 years of investment experience.