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Paul Dwyer

Paul Dwyer

Managing Partner at Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN , United States

About

Paul Dwyer, CFA, is the Managing Partner and Director of Research at Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc., based in Saint Paul, MN. In his role, he leads the firm's investment research activities and oversees portfolio management, leveraging more than 15 years of experience in public company investing and research.

Dwyer specializes in micro-cap and small-cap equity research and portfolio management, with additional expertise in the large-cap equity space. He has in-depth experience working with small-cap companies, particularly in corporate strategy and development within the renewable fuels and chemicals sector, providing him with unique insights into the operational and financial challenges faced by emerging growth companies.

Prior to joining Punch & Associates, Dwyer was a research analyst at another buy-side investment firm and at Blue Clay Capital. He earned his BSBA in Finance and Accounting from Creighton University and is a CFA® charterholder, recognized for his analytical approach and investment acumen in the small- and micro-cap sectors.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc.Managing PartnerJul 2023 to Present
Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc.Director of ResearchJan 2017 to Present
Blue Clay CapitalResearch AnalystSep 2013 to Dec 2016
Gevo, IncManager, Corporate Development and StrategySep 2009 to Sep 2013
Piper JaffrayAssociateAug 2008 to Aug 2009
Piper JaffrayAnalystJul 2006 to Aug 2008

Education

Creighton University

BSBA, Finance and Accounting

2002 2006

Skills & Expertise

Renewable Energy
Securities
Financial Modeling
Investment Banking
Due Diligence
Investments
Research
New Business Development
Strategic Partnerships
Valuation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Strategy
Equities
Joint Ventures

Others at Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. (7)

NameRoleLocation
Anthony Perala
Anthony Perala
Senior Research AnalystSaint Paul, MN , United States
Howard Punch
Howard Punch
Chief Investment OfficerMinneapolis, MN , United States
James Hannack
James Hannack
Research AnalystMinneapolis, MN , United States
J
John Carraux
Managing Partner and Portfolio ManagerMinneapolis, MN , United States
Linnea Akesson
Linnea Akesson
Research AnalystMinneapolis, MN , United States
Sam Sheldon
Sam Sheldon
Research AnalystSaint Paul, MN , United States
Robert Lynch
Robert Lynch
Senior TraderMinneapolis, MN , United States