Bob Lynch

Senior Trader

Years at Punch:

14

Years in the Industry:

14

The stock market called to Bob at a very young age, which is probably why he hightailed it to an internship at Punch during his collegiate years at the University of St. Thomas, where Bob graduated with a BA in Financial Management. There was something about the breakneck pace of trading and steep learning curve of investing that drew him in and never let go.

Now a full-time head trader, Bob spends the majority of his time monitoring the market and putting cash to work for clients. While many of his professional peers get caught up in the chaos of the trading environment, Bob opts for a cool, calm, and collected approach so he can exert his energies on the small details that can make or break a trade. As a result, clients put their cash in his capable hands with trust and assurance.

During the summer months, Bob spends a majority of his time on Lake Minnetonka. He enjoys doing any outdoor sport that involves a board and tinkering with cars and motors when he’s not on the water.

John Carraux, CFA

Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager

Years at Punch:

23

Years in the Industry:

23

Firm Activities:
  • Board of Directors, Treasurer
  • Compliance Committee, Chair
  • Compensation Committee, Chair
  • Investment Committee, Member
  • Trade Oversight Committee, Member

John is involved in all aspects of the research and investment process at Punch & Associates and works closely with the investment team to manage investment strategies at the firm. He joined Punch shortly after its inception in 2002 as a research analyst and became a Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager in 2013. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation.

John lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and children. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and with Delta Epsilon Sigma honors from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and enjoys reading, boating, and skiing with his family.

 

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Andy Matysik

Chief Executive Officer

Years at Punch:

24

Years in the Industry:

28

Firm Activities:
  • Board of Directors, Vice Chair
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Compliance Committee
  • Operating Committee

As Chief Executive Officer, Andy provides vision and direction for Punch & Associates. He leads the firm’s culture, motivating the quality and character of the team and inspiring a relentless dedication to Punch’s clients. Andy remains closely involved in all aspects of advisory services at the firm while giving colleagues clarity and helping them focus within their strengths. Andy is passionate about alignment and an organizational design that enables clients and colleagues to achieve a vision that is beyond themselves.

Andy has been a managing partner of the firm since its founding in 2002, leading Punch to become a highly unique and differentiated advisory and asset management firm. Never content with the status quo, Andy insists on defining and delivering purposeful results, inspiring others with a rare combination of humility and humor.

Prior to Punch’s inception, Andy was an advisor with a major investment firm. He earned his BBA degree in Finance, Investments, and Banking from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Andy purchased his childhood home to build a life in the Edina community with his wife, Jennifer, and their four children.

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