Peter Murphy

Investment Analyst

Education

  • Marquette University

    Finance and Applied Investment Management

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Peter Murphy is an Investment Analyst with Resonant Capital Advisors. In this role, he supports the firm’s investment management process through investment research and analysis, trade operations, client portfolio monitoring, and the development of internal and external investment communications. 

Prior to Resonant, Peter completed an internship at Triumph Capital Markets, a private credit investment bank in Chicago. In this role, he researched emerging alternative ABS fixed-income classes and screened companies for potential future ABS issuances. As a part of this screening, he worked with senior leaders to examine each step in the process of ABS issuance and review client needs. 

Peter is a native of Libertyville, Illinois and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University where he majored in Finance and AIM (Applied Investment Management). The AIM program gives students hands-on experience valuing stocks and managing a portion of Marquette's endowment fund. He currently resides in Madison and in his free time enjoys running, watching rugby and supporting his favorite teams, Marquette Basketball and the Chicago Bears.  

What profession did you want to have when you were young?

Running Back for the Chicago Bears

What do you do to turn things around when you are having a bad day?

Go on a walk and listen to classic rock (Especially Led Zeppelin)

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?

I can tell how many Gallons of pesticide mixture it would take to clear any lawn of mosquitos.

What is your favorite book about investing? Favorite investment-related quote?

Book: One Up on Wall Street – Peter Lynch

Quote: “The correctness of a decision can’t be judged from the outcome” – Howard Marks 

What is your favorite movie of all-time?

Almost Famous