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About
Ben Pickles, CFA, is a Research Analyst at Penn Capital Management Company, LLC, based in Philadelphia, PA. In his current role since 2022, he is primarily responsible for fundamental research and investment analysis across the Technology, Industrials, and Real Estate sectors, directly supporting the firm's investment decision-making within these asset classes.
Before joining Penn Capital, Ben gained significant experience as a Fixed Income Credit Analyst at The Swarthmore Group, where he specialized in investment grade and high yield credit, and as an Alternative Investment Analyst at DuPont Capital Management, covering a diverse range of alternative and fixed income strategies. Earlier in his career, he developed his consulting acumen at FactSet Research Systems, further broadening his industry perspective.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is a CFA charterholder. His expertise spans equity, credit, and alternative investments, and he is also noted for his active community involvement with Cancer Support Community Delaware and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Philadelphia.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Capital Management Company, LLC | Research Analyst | Aug 2022 to Present | SMID Cap Equities & High Yield Credit |
| The Swarthmore Group, Inc. | Fixed Income Credit Analyst | Oct 2021 to Jul 2022 | Investment Grade & High Yield Credit |
| 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 (B.S.) in Business and Management, Finance Concentration, Economics Minor
2013 — 2017
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 |
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