About
Andrew R. Adams serves as Chief Investment Officer at Mairs & Power, Inc., overseeing the firm’s investment strategy and portfolio management since 2018. He is responsible for directing research efforts and managing the firm’s regionally-focused equity and fixed income strategies, with a particular emphasis on companies headquartered in the Upper Midwest region.
Adams’s expertise centers on long-term investments in high-quality businesses, primarily within regional sectors such as industrials, financials, consumer staples, and healthcare. He has played a key role in shaping Mairs & Power’s distinctive regional approach and often shares insights into the firm’s disciplined investment philosophy.
His career at Mairs & Power spans nearly two decades, including roles as Executive Vice President and Investment Manager, after joining as Vice President and Investment Manager in 2006. Adams holds a BBA in finance and mathematics, as well as an MS degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is recognized as a CFA and CIC charterholder.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | Chief Investment Officer | Jan 2018 to Present | — |
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | Executive Vice President and Investment Manager | Jan 2016 to Jan 2018 | — |
| Mairs & Power, Inc. | Vice President and Investment Manager | Jan 2006 to Jan 2016 | — |
| U.S. Bancorp Asset Management | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2004 to Jan 2006 | — |
| Knelman Asset Mangement Group | Portfolio Manager | Jan 2003 to Jan 2004 | — |
| Advantus Capital Management | Investment Officer - Equities | Jan 1997 to Jan 2003 | — |
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BBA in finance and mathematics & MS desgree in finance
Others at Mairs & Power Inc. (12)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Manager | Burnsville, MN , United States | |
| Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
G Glenn Johnson | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Chairman and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
M Michelle Warren | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| VP and Investment Manager, Co-Manager, Small Cap Fund | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
| Equity Research Associate | Minneapolis, MN , United States | |
| Vice President, Investment Manager | Wayzata, MN , United States | |
C Chad Kilmer | Vice President and Investment Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Senior Research Associate | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
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