About
Ben Pickles, CFA, is a Research Analyst at Penn Capital Management Company, LLC, based in Philadelphia, PA. He joined the firm in 2022 and is responsible for covering the Technology, Industrials, and Real Estate sectors, contributing to the firm's fundamental research and investment decision-making processes within these asset classes.
Before joining Penn Capital, Ben was a Fixed Income Credit Analyst at The Swarthmore Group, where he specialized in investment grade and high yield credit. Previously, he worked as an Alternative Investment Analyst at DuPont Capital Management and as an Investment Management Consultant at FactSet Research Systems, gaining a broad perspective across fixed income and alternative asset sectors.
Ben holds a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a CFA charterholder, underlining his expertise in investment analysis and valuation techniques. Beyond his professional work, he is active in the community as a volunteer with Cancer Support Community Delaware and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Philadelphia, reflecting his commitment to service alongside his accomplishments in the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Capital Management Company, Inc. | Research Analyst | Aug 2022 to Present | — |
| The Swarthmore Group, Inc. | Fixed Income Credit Analyst | Oct 2021 to Jul 2022 | — |
| Dupont Capital Management | Alternative Investment Analyst | Jul 2018 to Oct 2021 | — |
| Factset | Consultant | Jun 2017 to Jun 2018 | — |
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor Of Science, Economics, Management, Business, Finance
2013 — 2017
Wilmington Friends School
Skills & Expertise
Others at Penn Capital Management Company, LLC (11)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
C Chad Bolen | Sr. Partner and Sr. Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
C Chris Paciello | Research Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
J Joe Maguire | Portfolio Manager | United States |
| Research Analyst | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
P Paulo Silva | Senior Managing Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
P Percy Walla | Managing Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
R Randall Braunfeld | Senior Research Analyst and Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
B Bob McLaughlin | Director of Investment Services and Senior Partner | Media, PA , United States |
| Analyst | Cherry Hill, NJ , United States | |
| Systems and Security Analyst | Wilmington, DE , United States |