OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Wendell L. Perkins, CFA, Chief Investment Officer
Wendell is responsible for equity research, strategy and implementation at Optique Capital and is a founding member of the management team which led the buyout of Johnson Asset Management from Johnson Financial Group in December 2007. Wendell held the same position with Johnson Asset Management having joined the firm in 1994. Wendell previously worked as an analyst in the Private Placement Division of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board and as a credit analyst for Westinghouse Credit in Chicago. He is a frequent guest on CNBC, Fox News and Bloomberg TV. Wendell is a graduate of Colby College, has an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and is a CFA charterholder. 20+ years professional experience; 16 years with the firm.
Margaret (Peggy) A. McKay, CFA, Portfolio Manager
Peggy is jointly responsible for overall portfolio management and equity research with Optique Capital and is also a founding member of the management team which led the buyout of Johnson Asset Management from Johnson Financial Group in December 2007. Peggy joined Johnson Asset Management in 2000. Previously, she served as Assistant Portfolio Manager at Daiwa International Capital Management and as Financial Analyst with the Royal Bank Financial Group in Toronto. Peggy holds a degree in economics from McGill University, a Master of Economics from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charterholder. 10+ years professional experience; 8 years with the firm.
Edward T. Maraccini, CFA, Portfolio Manager
Ed is jointly responsible for overall portfolio management as well as equity research with Optique Capital and is a founding member of the management team which led a buyout of Johnson Asset Management from Johnson Financial Group. Ed was charged with the same responsibilities with Johnson Asset Management. Ed joined the firm in 1999 as a fundamental equity analyst. He previously served as a fundamental equity analyst at Robert W. Baird & Company. Ed holds a Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and is a CFA charterholder. 10 years professional experience; 9 years with the firm.
Lynett D. Glenn, Portfolio Implementation Manager
Lynett has been responsible for investment operations, equity trading and portfolio implementation at Optique Capital and since joining Johnson Asset Management in 1997. Lynett is also a founding member of the management group which led a buyout of Johnson Asset Management from Johnson Financial Group. Previously, she served as equity trader/assistant bond manager at Morgan Dempsey Capital Management, LLC and National Investment Services of America, Inc. Lynett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Cardinal Stritch University.