About
Andrew Flis is a Portfolio Manager at Peregrine Capital Management LLC, based in Saint Paul, MN. He is responsible for fundamental research, stock selection, and portfolio management within the firm's Large Cap Growth strategy. Flis works closely with his team to identify high-growth, long-duration companies, focusing on those with strong cash flow characteristics and competitive advantages.
Flis specializes in the analysis and management of large-cap growth equities, with a particular emphasis on companies in sectors such as technology, industrials, and consumer services. His investment approach leverages deep valuation and financial analysis skills, aiming to deliver strong absolute and relative returns while maintaining a disciplined risk profile.
Prior to joining Peregrine in 2020 as an Equity Analyst, Flis held research roles at William Blair & Company and Robert W. Baird & Company, covering industrial growth and technology companies. He holds an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Business Science in Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Flis is a CFA charterholder and is recognized for his expertise in equity research and portfolio management within the investment industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Capital Management, LLC | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2023 to Present | — |
| Peregrine Capital Management, LLC | Associate Portfolio Manager | Jan 2021 to Jan 2023 | — |
| Peregrine Capital Management, LLC | Portfolio Analyst | Mar 2020 to Jan 2021 | — |
| William Blair & Company | Research Associate | Oct 2014 to Mar 2020 | Covering U.S. Industrials - All Cap |
| Robert W. Baird & Co. | Equity Research Associate | Jul 2012 to Oct 2014 | Covering Wireless Communications and surrounding verticals |
| Robert W. Baird & Co. | Equity Research Analyst | Sep 2009 to Jul 2012 | — |
| Carlson Growth Fund | Analyst - Undergrad | May 2008 to May 2009 | — |
| Mount Yale Capital Group | Intern | Aug 2008 to Jan 2009 | — |
| Ameriprise Financial | Intern | Jun 2008 to Sep 2008 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Intern | Jun 2006 to Aug 2006 | — |
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentration: Finance
2017 — 2019
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Management
2005 — 2009
Others at Peregrine Capital Management LLC (19)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Minnetonka, MN , United States | |
| Data and Reporting Analyst | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
G Gary Nussbaum | Principal | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
J Jack Israel | Area Vice President | Hightstown, NJ , United States |
| Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Principal, Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
S Sam Smith | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board Member | Jackson, WY , United States | |
| Senior Equity Analyst | Denver, CO , United States | |
B Bella Dyer | Programmer Analyst | Redondo Beach, CA , United States |