Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. is pleased to announce that Todd L. Spicer, JD, IACCP®, CAMS, CFE has joined the firm as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Todd has extensive legal and compliance experience in the industry and is an active member of the Twin Cities investment community.
During the past six years, he served as Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Allianz Investment Management. Previously, he spent seven years at Securian Financial Group and Advantus Capital Management as Compliance Manager and then as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. Todd holds a B.A. in Business Management from Bradley University and a JD from Hamline University School of Law.
In his new role, Todd will oversee all compliance-related matters at the firm in addition to serving as the primary regulatory contact at Punch.
“We are thrilled to welcome Todd to the Punch team and look forward to his leadership at the firm,” commented John Carraux, Managing Partner. “We strongly believe our clients will benefit from his expertise. At Punch, a culture of compliance is paramount, and Todd is the right person to build on the strong foundation we have created over the past 21 years.”
“I am honored to be a new member of the Punch team,” said Todd. “Leading investment advisors recognize there are always opportunities to continue strengthening their Compliance programs, and I look forward to working with the members of the firm in accomplishing great things.”
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About Punch & Associates
Punch is an investment management firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately $2.0 billion in assets under management. Our mission is to enable clients to steward resources with clarity and purpose.
Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. is pleased to announce Cory Kiner recently joined the firm as Senior Wealth Advisor and Chief Financial Officer.
Cory brings extensive knowledge of tax strategies and experience working with individuals, businesses, trusts, and estates. For nearly 20 years, he has assisted clients with tax preparation and projections as well as other tax and accounting-related matters pertaining to retirement planning, family and charitable giving, executive compensation, wealth transfer techniques, cash flow, and budgeting. He has a deep expertise in evaluating business opportunities and implementing accounting systems.
In his new role, Cory will work with clients to organize, plan, and strategize regarding income tax issues specific to their situations, and he will also oversee the firm’s financials. He shared, “As the tax preparer for many of Punch’s clients over the years, I was continually amazed by the firm’s excellence and service to clients. The client-centered critical and creative thinking at every level of the firm is beyond compare. I am thrilled to join Punch and to serve our clients in new and exciting ways.”
Managing Partner, Andy Matysik, remarked: “We enthusiastically welcome Cory to our group! Having worked with Cory for over 15 years on over 50 mutual client engagements, there’s not a lot of mystery here. We have developed a deep degree of trust, rapport, and mutual respect over an extended period of time. Cory is an ideal cultural fit for our firm and represents the values that we hold dearly, chiefly, a resolute focus on our clients.”
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About Punch & Associates
Punch is a preeminent investment and wealth management firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to enable families and institutions to steward resources with clarity and purpose.