About
Ryan Dunnegan is a Portfolio Manager at Kennedy Capital Management LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, overseeing the firm's Global Health Care and Biotechnology Sector strategies. He also serves as Assistant Portfolio Manager for the Small Cap Growth and SMID Cap Growth investment strategies, with a specialized focus on equities within the health care sector, including biotechnology and related subsectors. His primary responsibilities include selecting and monitoring securities, portfolio construction, and leading the firm's Equity Research Internship Program.
Ryan began his investment career at Kennedy Capital in 2006 as an intern and advanced to Associate Equity Analyst while earning his Master of Accounting. He gained further experience at KPMG LLP, delivering audit services under U.S. GAAP and IFRS for both public and private global companies before rejoining the investment industry. Throughout his tenure, he has made significant contributions as a sector research specialist and as a mentor to aspiring investment professionals.
He holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting concentration) and a Master of Accounting from Saint Louis University. His expertise lies in health care sector equities, growth strategies for micro-to-mid cap asset classes, and professional training. Ryan is recognized for rigorous fundamental research and his commitment to developing new talent in equity research.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2023 to Present | Global Health Care Biotechnology | 
| Kennedy Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2022 to Present | Small Cap Growth Smid Cap Growth | 
| Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. | Equity Research Analyst | Jul 2013 to Present | Responsible for selecting and monitoring securities within the healthcare sector | 
| Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. | Assistant Portfolio Manager | Jan 2019 to Dec 2021 | Small Cap Growth Smid Cap Growth | 
| KPMG LLP | Senior Audit Associate | Oct 2009 to Jul 2013 | Provided audit services in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards to an array of public and privately held global companies | 
| Kennedy Capital Management | Associate Equity Analyst | Aug 2008 to May 2009 | — | 
| Kennedy Capital Management | Finance Intern and Head Intern | Jan 2006 to Jan 2008 | — | 
Education
Saint Louis University
BS in Business Administration, Accounting
Saint Louis University
Master of Accounting
Saint Louis Abbey/Saint Louis Priory School
Others at Kennedy Capital Management LLC (18)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Research Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| BBrian Hagler | Bank Sector Strategy Manager, Research Analyst | Maryville, IL , United States | 
| Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager, Director of Research | Denver, CO , United States | |
| MMichael Bertz | Portfolio Manager | Chesterfield, MO , United States | 
| Research Analyst | United States | |
| Micro Cap Portfolio Manager | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Sr. Analyst, Quantitative Solutions and Portfolio Analysis | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| SStephanie Guglielmo | analyst | Roswell, GA , United States |