About
Nicholas Koup, CFA, is an experienced investment professional serving as Portfolio Manager and formerly as Equity Research Analyst at Congress Asset Management in Boston, MA, where he has worked since October 2014. During his tenure as Equity Research Analyst, Koup developed deep sector expertise with a focus on Information Technology, and contributed extensively to the firm’s Mid Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth investment strategies.
Koup’s research responsibilities encompassed evaluating and recommending equities in the U.S. mid and small capitalization universe, with a particular emphasis on growth-oriented companies exhibiting strong fundamentals and high return on equity. His work supported multi-sector portfolio allocation decisions, including significant exposure to Information Technology, Industrials, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary companies.
Prior to joining Congress Asset Management, Koup worked as an Accounting and Reporting Specialist at BNY Mellon. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from James Madison University and pursued advanced studies in European business at the University of Antwerp. He is a CFA charterholder, underscoring his commitment to rigorous financial analysis and industry ethics.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Asset Management | Equity Research Analyst | Oct 2014 to Present | Member of the growth oriented equity research team since 2014, currently covering the Information Technology and Communication Services sectors. Prior coverage included Industrials, Healthcare, and En... |
| BNY Mellon | Accounting and Reporting Specialist | Sep 2010 to Jun 2012 | — |
Education
James Madison University
BBA, Finance
2006 — 2010
University of Antwerp
Concentration in European Business, EU single market system. Finance. Marketing. Management. Operations.
2009 — 2009
Skills & Expertise
Others at Congress Asset Management Co. /ma (20)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager and Vice President | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Vice President, Client Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Wakefield, MA , United States | |
| Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States | |
J Jeff Kerrigan | Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States |
J Joel Carpenter | Head Equity Trader | Boston, MA , United States |
| Vice President - Portfolio Manager | Newton, MA , United States | |
| Equity Trader | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Vice President, Portfolio Manager | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Equity Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |