About
Ryan Mendlik, CFA, is a co-founder and analyst at Ironvine Capital Partners, LLC, an investment advisory firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. He is responsible for conducting in-depth fundamental analysis, portfolio reviews, and co-managing the firm's equity strategies, including Ironvine Concentrated Equity and Ironvine Core Equity. His work encompasses both investment management and retirement plan advisory services, with a focus on providing high-quality research and risk oversight to client portfolios.
Mendlik has extensive expertise in equity investing, utilizing bottom-up analysis to identify investment opportunities in both U.S. and international markets, including emerging markets and non-U.S. securities. His role involves actively monitoring portfolio securities and making investment decisions aimed at generating superior risk-adjusted returns for clients, with an emphasis on concentrated equity strategies and sector risk management.
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, reflecting rigorous expertise across investment management disciplines. Mendlik's career includes over a decade of experience as a registered investment adviser, with significant contributions to portfolio construction and client advisory. He is recognized for his analytical rigor and deep understanding of asset allocation, equity research, and retirement plan consulting within the wealth management sector.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironvine Capital Partners | Research Analyst | Jan 2012 to Present | — | 
| Tenaska | Associate | Jul 2010 to Dec 2013 | — | 
| Cascade Investment | Analyst and Trader | Dec 2007 to Jul 2010 | — | 
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst | Jul 2006 to Nov 2007 | — | 
Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
2002 — 2006
University of Oxford
Economics
2004 — 2004
Others at Ironvine Capital Partners, LLC (1)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| EEric Ruden | Research Analyst | Omaha, NE , United States |