Trey Tickner

Trey Tickner is a Research Analyst and Partner at Akre Capital Management LLC, based in Washington, DC. He is an integral part of the investment team, working closely with Chief Investment Officer John Neff and fellow analyst Andrew Millette on all aspects of research, due diligence, and portfolio management for the firm’s concentrated investment strategies. Tickner was named a partner at Akre in January 2025 as part of a new generation of leadership at the firm.

Tickner specializes in evaluating a focused portfolio of high-quality public companies, employing Akre’s private equity approach to public markets, which emphasizes rigorous financial modeling, business quality assessment, and long-term capital compounding. His responsibilities span sector research, financial analysis, and supporting investments in key holdings such as CoStar Group and Brookfield Corp, reflecting a focus on financials, real estate, and diversified industries.

Prior to joining Akre in 2021, Tickner was a Senior Associate at Norwest Equity Partners, where he managed and assessed middle-market private equity investments. He began his career in the Diversified Industries Investment Banking Group at JP Morgan. Tickner earned his B.S. in Business & Accounting, magna cum laude, from Washington and Lee University, and brings deep expertise in both private equity and fundamental public equity research.