Brian Gillespie

Brian Gillespie is a Portfolio Manager and Equity Research Analyst at Perritt Capital Management Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois. In his current role, Gillespie co-manages the Perritt Low Priced Stock Fund, working closely with Chief Investment Officer Michael Corbett since 2005. He is responsible for bottom-up fundamental research, stock selection, and portfolio construction for strategies that emphasize investments in micro-cap and small-cap equities, specifically targeting underfollowed companies with innovative business models and long-term growth potential.

Gillespie’s expertise centers on micro-cap and small-cap stocks, with a focus on companies with market capitalizations below $500 million and, in some cases, as small as $150 million. He serves as a generalist across sectors but specializes in identifying overlooked, emerging businesses that offer significant upside due to their niche positioning or early growth stage. His investment philosophy involves rigorous evaluation of management teams and business prospects, aiming to uncover value in segments often ignored by larger asset managers.

Prior to joining Perritt Capital Management in 2005, Gillespie held positions at William Blair as Portfolio Administrator and at Scudder Kemper Investments Inc. as an Investment Associate, building a comprehensive background in portfolio administration and equity research. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Illinois State University, underpinning his analytical and research-driven approach to asset management.