Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson, CFA, is a Principal and Portfolio Manager at Speece Thorson Capital Group, Inc., an independent SEC-registered investment advisory firm based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. With over 26 years of experience in the securities industry, he has led the firm’s equity investment strategies since joining in 2003, focusing on managing portfolios for institutional clients and high-net-worth families.

His investment expertise is centered on mid- to small-cap value equities, and he is responsible for equity portfolio management and security selection within these market segments. Johnson’s approach emphasizes fundamental research and long-term value investing, and he is recognized for his disciplined investment process tailored to institutional mandates and individual client needs.

Johnson holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and is a CFA Charterholder. He has served on the Board of Directors for the CFA Society of Minnesota, contributing to industry initiatives and professional development within the investment community. His prior roles include experience as an equity research analyst at John G. Kinnard and Dain Rauscher, providing him with a strong analytical foundation for his portfolio management responsibilities.