Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors L.P., founded by Gerald B. Smith in 1990, is one of the nation’s
largest African American-owned fixed income and equity investment managers. The Houston-based investment firm manages $2.8 billion assets and specializes in domestic and international equity investment strategies for its clients worldwide.In February 2009, the company expanded its product line and client base by acquiring New York-based Ark Asset Management firm. By taking control of Ark’s assets, the firm gains five new investment professionals, increases its assets under management to $6 billion, and extends its reach in the Taft-Hartley market.