About
Thomas Von Kuster is a Quantitative Analyst at PMA Financial Network, LLC, where he supports the firm's portfolio management functions. His key responsibilities involve analyzing financial data to optimize investment strategies and provide actionable insights for public sector clients and institutional portfolios. At PMA, he works within the fixed income and public finance sectors, focusing on asset classes such as municipal bonds, government securities, and bank deposits—critical areas for local governments and public institutions.
Prior to joining PMA in 2019, Thomas built a strong foundation in financial services at PwC as an Assurance Senior Associate and earlier as an Audit Associate, where he specialized in corporate accounting, financial controls, and assurance services for diverse industries. This blend of auditing and quantitative analysis equips him to evaluate risk and compliance in large investment portfolios with technical precision and reliability.
Thomas holds both a Master in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. His expertise spans quantitative analytics, accounting, and risk assessment, and his contributions strengthen PMA’s capabilities in managing sector-specific investments for public entities. His career is marked by a commitment to supporting efficient, compliant, and high-performing portfolios in critical public finance asset classes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMA Financial Network, LLC | Quantitative Analyst | Sep 2019 to Present | — |
| PwC | Assurance Senior Associate | Jul 2017 to Jun 2018 | • Lead senior associate on Global SEC Energy Services Client, managed quarterly financial statement review and year end financial statement audit project plans under the supervision of partners and ma... |
| PwC | Audit Associate | Sep 2014 to Jun 2017 | • Performed SEC review and audit testing as an audit team member of a Global SEC Energy Services Client • Analyzed audit work tasks and implemented delegation of audit work to Global Delivery Centers ... |
| PwC | Assurance Intern | Jan 2013 to Mar 2013 | • Assisted senior associates with audit tasks to satisfy assurance over the client’s year end financial statements |
| Fluidic Energy | Accounting and Operations Intern | May 2011 to Aug 2011 | • Assisted the controller with bookkeeping, accounts payable three-way match processing, and closing procedures |
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Master in Professional Accounting (MPA)
2011 — 2014
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting
2009 — 2012
Others at Prudent Man Advisors, LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Brett Copeland | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
J Jacob Fitzpatrick | Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States |
| Senior Quantitative Analyst, Public Finance | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Saint Paul, MN , United States | |
T Tim Palmer | Senior Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
| Quantitative Analyst | Naperville, IL , United States | |
C Cedric Buermann | Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager | Minneapolis, MN , United States |
J Jacob Correll | VP, Portfolio Manager | Mesa, AZ , United States |
J John Huber | Chief Investment Officer | Minneapolis, MN , United States |