Meet The Investment Team

The Investment Team
ICM's savvy, experienced investment team is focused on exploiting opportunities in the markets in order to add value and meet client objectives over the long run. The well rounded team conducts in-depth fundamental research in small cap intrinsic value, large cap globally dominant companies and a broad array of taxable and tax-exempt fixed income securities.

			"My entire career has been focused on opportunistically investing in segments of the markets that are poised to provide excellent returns for our clients. I firmly believe that my 30-year hunt has and continues to make a difference for our clients." Jim Simmons, CFA Chief Investment Officer/Chief Executive Officer
	ICM founder Jim Simmons, Chartered Financial Analyst, has over three decades of experience in financial services, investment and trust management. As the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, he also oversees strategy for all equity portfolios. Before founding ICM in 1981, Jim served as the head of Old National Bank’s trust investment department, and prior to that, was a portfolio manager with the bank now known as Comerica. Jim earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan State University, and is a member of CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Spokane.

			“Our goal is to deliver customized, active investment strategies and solutions based upon our clients’ objectives. We strive for excellence and consistency in research, management, performance, and relationships.” Torsten Lippoldt Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager/Research Analyst/Fixed Income
	Torsten Lippoldt is ICM’s Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst. Prior to joining ICM, Torsten was a bond analyst for a Washington-based life insurance company, where he co-managed over $500 million in assets. Torsten earned his Professional Financial Advisor degree from the Professional Business School Chemnitz in Germany. Graduating summa cum laude from Eastern Washington University, Torsten holds an M.B.A. and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in finance and economics.

			“‘Best Execution’ is not just a popular term in today’s equity markets — It is a practice we adhere to each day on every order we execute.” Timothy M. Olsen Senior Vice President/Head Trader
	Tim Olsen brings over two decades of buy and sell-side securities industry experience to ICM. Prior to joining ICM in 1998, Tim worked as an account executive at Jefferies & Company for nearly 10 years. Tim has served as ICM’s head equity trader since 2000, and also sits on the firm’s executive management committee, which plans and executes the firm’s strategic and tactical decisions.