
Robert Riepe
Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth at Peregrine Capital Management LLC
About
Robert Riepe serves as a Senior Equity Analyst at Peregrine Capital Management LLC in Saint Paul, MN, specializing in small cap growth equities. In this role, he applies deep analytical expertise to fundamental research and stock selection, supporting the firm's investment research efforts and driving portfolio performance in the small cap growth space.
Prior to joining Peregrine, Robert was the Chief Financial Officer at Whitebox Advisors and held positions at KPMG, as well as gaining regulatory experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His background combines investment research with senior financial leadership, bringing a comprehensive perspective to company analysis within growth sectors and public equities.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, is a CFA charterholder, and a CPA (inactive). His notable career achievements include applying both fundamental research and financial oversight across multiple roles, with a focus on small cap growth stocks and substantial expertise in the financial services and investment management sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Capital Management, LLC | Equity Analyst, Small Cap Growth | Jan 2023 to Present | — | 
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | Chief Accounting Officer | Jan 2015 to May 2017 | — | 
| KPMG | Senior Manager, Audit | Jan 2013 to Oct 2014 | — | 
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | Chief Financial Officer | May 2017 to Jan 2023 | — | 
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | Director of Fund Accounting | Oct 2014 to Jan 2015 | — | 
| US Securities and Exchange Commission | Senior Financial Analyst, Division of Trading and Markets - Broker-Dealer Risk Office | Dec 2011 to Jan 2013 | — | 
| US Securities and Exchange Commission | Staff Accountant, Division of Trading and Markets - Office of Clearance and Settlement | Jan 2010 to Dec 2011 | — | 
| KPMG | Senior Associate, Audit | Sep 2005 to Jan 2010 | — | 
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, Accounting
2001 — 2005
Others at Peregrine Capital Management LLC (7)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | Minnetonka, MN , United States | |
| GGary Nussbaum | Principal | Minneapolis, MN , United States | 
| JJack Israel | Area Vice President | Hightstown, NJ , United States | 
| Senior Portfolio Manager and Owner and Board Member | Jackson, WY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Principal | Houston, TX , United States |