About
Ronald C. Thow serves as a Principal at Cannell & Spears, based in New York, NY, where he plays a key role in client portfolio management and investment decision-making. In this capacity, he oversees investment strategies and helps drive the firm's focus on delivering long-term growth through fundamental equity analysis across client portfolios.
Mr. Thow has deep expertise in equity and fixed income investments, with particular focus on U.S. large-cap and mid-cap stocks in sectors such as technology, financials, and consumer discretionary—as reflected in Cannell & Spears’ significant holdings in companies like Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon as of mid-2025. He is known for emphasizing companies with defensible business models, strong management teams, and attractive growth profiles.
Prior to joining Cannell & Spears in 2014, he was a Partner at Cannell & Co. and served as Senior Vice President at Peter B. Cannell. Mr. Thow began his investment career in 1996 and holds a degree from the University of Central Florida. His nearly three decades in the industry have established him as a trusted advisor in fundamental security selection and tailored portfolio construction.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannell & Spears | Principal | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Cannell & Co. | Partner | Jan 2014 to Jan 2024 | — |
| Peter B. Cannell | Senior Vice President, Partner | Jan 2014 to Jan 2014 | — |
| Klingenstein, Fields & Co., L.L.C. | Senior Vice President, Member | Sep 1999 to Dec 2013 | — |
| Warburg Piincus | Portfilio Administrator | Jan 1997 to Jan 1999 | — |
Education
University of Central Florida
1988 — 1993
Skills & Expertise
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| Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal, Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States |
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