Portfolio Managers
Darren A. Williams, CFA®
– President & CEO
Mr. Williams joined Martin & Company in August, 1999 as an Investment Intern while completing his studies at the University of Tennessee. Upon graduation, in June, 2000, he joined the firm full-time as an Equity Analyst. In April 2025, he was named as the firm’s President and CEO. His focus is on equity research and portfolio management for Martin & Company’s equity strategies. He is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and has over 25 years of investment experience
MoreCharles C. Stewart, CFA®
Executive Vice President
Mr. Stewart joined Martin & Company in 1994. He works with equity and balanced client portfolios. His responsibilities also include portfolio management and research for Martin & Company’s equity strategies.
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Clayton C. Williams, CFA®
Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager
Mr. Williams joined Martin & Company in June 2022. His responsibilities include Portfolio Management and research for the company’s Fixed Income and Equity strategies. Prior to joining Martin & Company, Mr. Williams was Director of Investments for the Harbert Value Fund, a long / short hedge fund in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Assistant Portfolio Manager
Mr. Davis joined Martin & Company in June 2025 as an Assistant Portfolio Manager. His responsibilities include research and analysis for the firm’s equity and fixed income strategies.
Prior to joining Martin & Company, Mr. Davis was a private investor, founding a residential real estate investment business and co-founding an elite athletic performance training company. Earlier in his career he worked in management consulting with a focus on business valuation.
A native of Harriman, Tennessee, Mr. Davis is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in finance and a dual concentration in international business. He graduated summa cum laude and was a Chancellor’s Honors student.
