Thomas S. Hull

Nothing satisfies Tom Hull more than wading in the tranquil beauty of a stream, fly-fishing. "In our home," Norman McLean wrote in A River Runs Through It, "there was no clear separation between fly-fishing and religion." This quote helps you understand the reverence in Tom's voice when he tells you, "Beyond just the quarry, trout streams embrace a harmony with nature which helps clarify one's personal perspective." These pilgrimages also widen Tom's vision. "The short-term volatility in today's markets can make people myopic. Get some distance, and you realize the value of things that endure." Perhaps this helps explain the continuing investment emphasis at the firm Tom co-founded: strong companies that have built enduring franchises and high barriers to entry.

Previous experience: portfolio manager, First Bank Systems; senior investment officer, National City Bank. Education: CFA Institute (CFA), The Wharton School (M.B.A.), University of Pennsylvania (B.A.). Professional and community organizations: member, CFA Society of Minnesota; board member, Minnetonka Art Center; advisory board member, Wharton Club of Minnesota; finance board member, Lakewood Cemetery; volunteer solicitor, United Way. Founding principal.

Contact Tom at 612.667.1756 or thull@lowryhill.com.

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