Kirr, Marbach Recognized as “Top Gun” by PSN for 3-Year Period Ending March 31, 2026
PSN “Top Guns” list published by Zephyr identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies.
Columbus, Indiana—May 20, 2026—Kirr, Marbach & Company, LLC announced today it has been named to the PSN “Top Guns” List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q1 2026. The highly anticipated list, published by Zephyr, remains one of the most important references for investors and asset managers.
“Q1 2026 presented a dynamic market environment characterized by early uncertainty that intensified with geopolitical developments in late February, including military action in Iran, creating both challenges and opportunities for skilled active managers,” says PSN Product Manager Nick Williams. “PSN Top Guns managers excelled by navigating the quarter’s evolving landscape—from initial market hesitancy through the geopolitical shock and its ripple effects on energy markets—while positioning strategically amid persistent inflation concerns and shifting Fed expectations. Their ability to adapt quickly across asset classes while maintaining discipline throughout this volatile period demonstrates the distinct value of active management in SMAs. As markets transitioned from uncertainty to managing geopolitical risks and sticky inflation, these managers proved their worth by preserving capital during turbulent periods and strategically identifying opportunities as conditions evolved, delivering value when it mattered most.”
“We’re pleased to be recognized by PSN,” said Mark D. Foster, CFA, Chief Investment Officer of Kirr, Marbach & Company, LLC. “We remain focused on a disciplined, long-term, value-driven process grounded in fundamental research, patience through market cycles and risk awareness. We’re encouraged this consistent approach continues to deliver strong results.”
Kirr, Marbach’s “All-Cap Equity” strategy was ranked eighth in PSN’s “All-Cap Value” universe of 73 firms and 95 products for the three-year period ending March 31, 2026.
Through a combination of PSN’s proprietary performance screens, the PSN Top Guns awards products in six proprietary categories in over 75 universes based on continued performance over time. The PSN universes were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and use only gross-of-fee returns.
Past performance does not guarantee of future results.
Kirr, Marbach & Company, LLC is a registered investment adviser located in Columbus, Indiana. We have been independently owned and managed since our predecessor was founded on May 1, 1975. As of March 31, 2026, we had approximately $589 million in assets under management. See www.kirrmar.com for additional information.
The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located at https://psn.fi.informais.com/PSNTopGuns/topguns_zephyr.asp.
