Manning & Napier Disciplined Value Series Class S (MDFSX) is a mutual fund managed by Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC that seeks to provide competitive returns consistent with the broad equity market while offering a level of capital protection during market downturns. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend-paying common stocks of mid- to large-capitalization U.S. companies, selected through a systematic process emphasizing free cash flow generation, earnings power, minimum dividend yield, dividend sustainability, and financial health; it maintains a diversified portfolio with approximately 110 holdings, an active share of 70.5%, and annual turnover around 58%. Class S shares target investors seeking high-quality, dividend-yielding securities with growth potential from strong free cash flow profiles.
Manning & Napier, founded in 1970 and headquartered in Fairport, New York, operates as an independent investment manager and a subsidiary of Callodine Group following its take-private acquisition completed in October 2022, which supported enhanced client solutions and growth initiatives. The firm manages approximately $7.8 billion in disclosed portfolio holdings across U.S. and non-U.S. equity, fixed income, ETF-based, and multi-asset strategies, serving high-net-worth individuals, institutions, financial advisors, retirement plans, endowments, and non-profits primarily in the United States.
Recent developments include ongoing portfolio adjustments, such as Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC establishing significant new positions like $120.9 million in Bentley Systems (BSY) and $127.9 million in Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) during 2025, reflecting active management in its equity strategies. The firm continues to emphasize its Disciplined Value Series amid strong year-to-date performance of 13.70% as of November 30, 2025, with total net assets for related Class I shares at $142 million. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or product launches have been announced in the last 1-2 years beyond routine market updates and 13F filings.