Nuance Investments is a world-class value investment firm headquartered in Kansas City. Nuance was formed on the belief that the ability to outperform the broad stock market is predicated on a consistent and disciplined value investing approach. The Nuance investment team's sole focus is generating investment returns for clients by diligently reviewing one company at a time on its own investment merits. 

Scott A. Moore, CFA

Scott A. Moore is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Nuance Investments, LLC (Nuance). Mr. Moore is also the Lead Portfolio Manager for all products within Nuance. Mr. Moore has over 21 years of investment experience, over 19 years of value investment analyst experience and over 13 years of portfolio management experience using a classic value approach. Before co-founding Nuance, he managed over $10 billion in institutional, intermediary and mutual fund assets for American Century Investments (ACI). During his 10-year portfolio management tenure at ACI, from 1999 to 2008, he was the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Morningstar 5-Star rated* American Century Mid Cap Value Fund (ACMVX), and Co-Manager of the Morningstar 5-Star rated* American Century Equity Income Fund (TWEIX) and the Morningstar 4-Star rated* American Century Value Fund (TWVLX). Prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager, Mr. Moore spent three years as an Investment Analyst at ACI, specializing in the Telecommunications, Utility, and Industrial sectors. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Boatmen's Trust Company in St. Louis and at ACI as a Fixed Income Investment Analyst.

Mr. Moore holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, and a master's of business administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Missouri. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.

* © 2008 Morningstar. Mutual Fund star ratings provided by Morningstar on 10/31/2008. From 9/2/2008 to 10/31/2008, Mr. Moore was a consultant, rather than portfolio manager due to an employment agreement with American Century Investments. American Century Mid Cap Value received recognition while Mr. Moore was the Lead Portfolio Manager from 4/1/2004 to 10/31/2008. American Century Equity Income received recognition while Mr. Moore was a Co-portfolio manager from 2/1/1999 to 10/31/2008. American Century Value received recognition while Mr. Moore was a Co-portfolio manager from 2/1/1999 to 10/31/2008. 

Career Highlights

• Sr. Portfolio Manager at American Century Investments managing over $10 billion
• Lead Portfolio Manager of the 5-Star rated American Century Mid Cap Value product from 4/1/2004 until 10/31/2008
• Co-Portfolio Manager of the 5-Star rated American Century Equity Income product from 2/1/1999 until 10/31/2008
• Co-Portfolio Manager of the 4-Star rated American Century Value product from 2/1/1999 until 10/31/2008.
• Money Magazine's "The Best 100 Mutual Funds" 2001-2003
• USA Today's "All Star Mutual Fund Team" 2001-2004
• Kiplinger's "The 25 Best Funds" 2004
• Street.com's "Mid Cap Value All-Stars" 2002
• Consumer Reports "60 Funds You Can Count On" 2007
• Co-founder of Nuance Investments, LLC 2008

Laurie Kirby, CPA

Laurie Kirby, CPA is an Investment Analyst with Nuance focusing on the Basic Materials, Industrial, and Finance sectors.  Prior to joining Nuance, she spent nearly 10 years as a Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst with American Century Investments (ACI). Prior to working with ACI she was an investment analyst with Waddell and Reed.  Ms. Kirby received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kansas and holds an MBA from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

D. Adam West, CFA

D. Adam West, CFA is an Investment Analyst with Nuance focusing on the Technology and Consumer Staples sectors.  Prior to joining Nuance, he spent nearly 6 years as an Investment Analyst with Commerce Trust Company.  Mr. West received a B.S. from the University of Missouri and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Katie Carver

Katie Carver is the Business Operations Manager for Nuance Investments overseeing all operating functions for the firm.  Prior to joining Nuance, she held similar positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, LLC and Rock Island Capital, LLC. Ms. Carver has extensive experience in the coordination of the daily activities of investment firms and is focused on providing our Nuance clients with a precise and professional experience. For more information about Nuance Investments or how to invest contact Ms. Carver at katie.carver@nuanceinvestments.com or 816.743.7080.