Linnea Akesson

Linnea Åkesson is a Research Analyst at Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN. In her current role, she is responsible for conducting investment research, supporting portfolio management decisions, and contributing to the firm's research and institutional investment strategies.

Her professional expertise includes in-depth analysis of the consumer discretionary sector and fixed income securities, areas she covered as a Fixed Income Analyst during her time with the David S. Kidwell Funds Enterprise at the University of Minnesota. At Punch & Associates, she draws upon her quantitative background to evaluate both equity and fixed income opportunities, with a particular focus on consumer-oriented industries.

Linnea holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Accounting from the University of Minnesota and is currently progressing toward the CFA® designation. She began her investment career as a Fixed Income Financial Analyst and advanced from Associate Research Analyst to her current position at Punch & Associates, distinguishing herself through her rigorous sector research and academic achievement.