About
Ken Crawford is Portfolio Manager, Emeritus at Argent Capital Management LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, where he leverages more than three decades of investment industry experience to provide guidance and insights across multiple equity strategies. He has held key leadership roles within the firm, including Senior Portfolio Manager, and is recognized as a deep resource for both the investment and client service teams, with particular focus on large cap and mid cap equity portfolios.
Throughout his career, Crawford has specialized in U.S. equities, managing the Large Cap Growth and Mid Cap strategies at Argent. His investment approach emphasizes identifying enduring businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, and his expertise spans diverse sectors including technology, financials, consumer services, and industrials, as reflected in his oversight of diversified portfolios and track record managing the American Century Select Fund prior to joining Argent.
Crawford previously served as a portfolio manager and analyst at American Century Investments and began his career as an equity analyst at Texas Commerce Bank. He holds a B.A. in Economics and an M.S. in Finance from the prestigious Applied Securities Analysis program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and has been noted for his rigorous analytical approach and contributions to professional and community organizations within the industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Capital Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2002 to Present | “Any views expressed are my own and not those of my employer. ‘Likes’ or ‘Recommendations’ should not be considered a positive reflection of the investment advisory services offered by Argent Capital ... |
| American Century Investments | Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager | Jan 1995 to Jan 2002 | — |
| Texas Commerce Bank | Equity Analyst | Jan 1992 to Jan 1995 | — |
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA MS, Economics, Business
1978 — 1983
Skills & Expertise
Others at Argent Capital Management LLC (13)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Bill Weeks | Quantitative Research Analyst | Lee's Summit, MO , United States |
D Denise Pearman | Managing Director of Distribution | Denver, CO , United States |
J Jed Ellerbroek | Senior Research Analyst | Saint Louis, MO , United States |
| Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst, Quantitative | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager, Small | SMid Cap Equity | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Ballwin, MO , United States | |
| Senior Equity Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States | |
B Brian Reynolds | Senior Research Analyst | St. Louis, MO , United States |
| Senior Business Analyst | Sri Lanka |
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