Matthew Kennedy
Matthew Kennedy joined Riverbridge Partners in 2023. As a research analyst, Matthew is responsible for investment research for Riverbridge’s Income and Stability investment strategies. Matthew began his career in financial services at Deutsche Bank, specializing in cash equities. Prior to joining Riverbridge, he served as a fixed income officer for Securian Asset Management. Beyond his […]
The Importance of Earnings Power Amidst Changing Market Expectations
Against the backdrop of low expectations, 2023 helped wash away the sour taste of 2022. The S&P 500® index returned more than 26 percent and all major indices posted handsome advances.
Committing to a Long-Term Strategy in the New Year
Nearly every financial publication this time of year includes forecasts for everything from stocks to bonds to GDP growth, inflation, employment, interest rates, election season, and geopolitical unrest.
Strong Portfolio Companies in the Face of Economic Challenges
Both September and the third quarter have well-earned reputations for being the most challenging periods of the calendar year for investors, and both continued that trend in the third quarter of 2023 as all major equity indices posted losses.
How Being Generalists Leads to Stronger Portfolios
Last quarter, we wrote about Riverbridge’s investment culture and the ways that culture incentivizes behaviors we believe make our clients’ portfolios stronger over the long term.
How the Riverbridge Investment Culture Leads to Client Success
Riverbridge was founded to practice investing in a way that keeps the focus on our clients’ long-term interests.
Regina Lombardi, CFA
Regina Lombardi joined Riverbridge Partners in 2023. As a research analyst, Regina is responsible for conducting company and industry research across all industry sectors. Regina previously worked at Riverbridge as an equity analyst early in her career. Before rejoining Riverbridge, Regina was a Managing Director at Brown Brothers Harriman, where she served as a generalist […]
Carrie Dierkes
Carrie Dierkes joined Riverbridge Partners in 2019. As the office assistant, Carrie helps keep the office tidy and stocked with supplies. Outside of work, Carrie enjoys the fine arts, especially drawing portraits. She also participates in community theater productions and choirs and volunteers with the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Back to Team
Daniel Keranen, CFA
Daniel Keranen joined Riverbridge Partners in 2023. As a trader, Daniel is responsible for daily trading activities. Prior to joining Riverbridge, Daniel worked as an investment operations analyst at Accredited Investors Wealth Management and as a trading analyst at Sawtooth Solutions. Daniel is a holder of the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. […]
Cole Ellefson, CFA
Cole Ellefson joined Riverbridge Partners in 2017. As a research analyst, Cole is responsible for performing investment research for Riverbridge’s Income and Stability investment strategies. Cole started his career at Riverbridge as part of the trading and operations team. Prior to joining Riverbridge, Cole worked as a performance analyst at Pavilion Advisory Group. Cole is […]