Peter Lewis, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Peter joined Towle & Co. in 2001 and, as a member of the investment team, he conducts deep fundamental research into issues affecting the financial stability and earnings potential of portfolio companies.
Previously, he was President of Principle Research, Inc. From 1991 to 1998, Peter was a partner and department leader at Edward Jones & Co., where he developed a seven-person research team responsible for determining the suitability of all products sold by the company. Before 1991, he worked as a Senior Credit Analyst for three years at the Bank of New York. More recently, he served as a visiting professor of Economics at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, and professor of Finance at Webster University, in St. Louis.
Peter graduated from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, with a BA in chemistry and business administration and received an MBA with concentrations in accounting and finance from Washington University in St. Louis. Peter holds the distinction of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®).
Peter lives in St. Louis with his wife, Katherine.
PETER'S FAVORITES
Weekend Activity
A long bike ride in the morning followed by a long float in the pool.
Scenic View
Konigssee Lake, Bavaria, Germany
Quote
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Henry Ford
CFA® is a designation issued by the CFA Institute. To earn the designation, candidates must pass three course exams, each requiring approximately 250 hours of self-study, and have completed four years of qualifying work experience. Chartered Financial Analyst® and CFA® are registered trademarks owned by the CFA Institute.