Dunham
Investment ManagementCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Dunham & Associates is a mid-sized investment management firm based in San Diego, California, founded in 1985. It serves financial advisors and individual investors nationwide, and its affiliate Dunham Trust handles trust services, collectively overseeing billions of dollars in assets with a focus on fairness, accountability, and alignment with clients. The firm offers institutional money management through its 15 Dunham Funds, along with the DunhamDC tactical overlay, the Dunham Retirement Income Program (DRIP), and securities-based lending via Dunham Easy Access Loans (DEAL). It provides advisor resources and uses performance-based fee structures for qualified clients, with advisory and securities services provided by Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc., and trust services by Dunham Trust. In 2026 the firm received multiple industry awards for its funds and advisory services, indicating external recognition.