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Dave Kanen
Chief Executive Officer at
Kanen Wealth Management LLC
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mr. David L.
Kanen is a Portfolio Manager & President at Kanen Wealth Management LLC.
He founded the firm in 2016 and has over 34 years of investment experience.
Mr. Kanen was employed as an Independent Director by Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., a Non-Executive Chairman by BBQ Holdings, Inc., an Analyst by Aegis Capital Corp., a Senior Financial Consultant by WFG Investments, Inc., a Principal by Sterling Financial Investment Group, a Principal by A.G.
Edwards & Sons, Inc., a Vice President-Institutional Sales by First Midwest Securities, Inc., and a First Vice President by Pointe Capital, Inc. He also served on the board at Aqua Metals, Inc. and U.S.
Auto Parts Network, Inc.
He graduated from Jacksonville University with a B.A. in Marketing in 1988.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
 Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile gaming and betting software 0.47% | 2025-09-29 | 126,300 ( 0.47% ) | 736 329 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Allot Ltd.
 Allot Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Develops network traffic management software and solutions 0.07% | 2026-06-24 | 36,167 ( 0.07% ) | 279 209 $ | 2026-08-30 |
eGain Corp.
 eGain Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops software-as-a-service platform for customer engagement 0.05% | 2025-11-12 | 14,439 ( 0.05% ) | 107 715 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Data I/O Corp.
 Data I/O Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells advanced programming and intellectual property management solutions 0.19% | 2026-05-18 | 19,893 ( 0.19% ) | 57 491 $ | 2026-08-30 |
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.
 The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Develops and operates restaurants and lounges 0.06% | 2025-07-08 | 20,237 ( 0.06% ) | 33 998 $ | 2026-08-30 |
Dave Kanen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kanen Wealth Management LLC
 Kanen Wealth Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance KWM utilizes a bottom-up, fundamental-based research process emphasizing below the radar small-cap value stocks. The archetypical KWM investment is an overlooked stock at a discounted valuation, whose business is inflecting. Their process is rooted in the classical value framework with an emphasis on strong competitive positioning and durable cash flows. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-01-31 |
Former positions of Dave Kanen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA METALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-04 |
| BBQ HOLDINGS, INC. | Chairman | 2021-05-20 |
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-07 |
| CARPARTS.COM, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-01 |
Aegis Capital Corp.
 Aegis Capital Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Analyst-Equity | 2016-06-30 |
Training of Dave Kanen
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Private companies
Connections
82
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
BBQ Holdings, Inc.
 BBQ Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.
 A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage dealing services | Finance |
Aegis Capital Corp.
Aegis Capital Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
 Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides clothing, shoes and accessories for stuffed animals | Retail Trade |
First Midwest Securities, Inc.
 First Midwest Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Aqua Metals, Inc.
 Aqua Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in lead recycling through its AquaRefining technology | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sterling Financial Investment Group
 Sterling Financial Investment Group Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailabl | Finance |
WFG Investments, Inc.
 WFG Investments, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Jacksonville University
 Jacksonville University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Pointe Capital, Inc.
 Pointe Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
CarParts.com, Inc.
 CarParts.com, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells aftermarket auto parts and accessories through an online platform | Retail Trade |
Kanen Wealth Management LLC
Kanen Wealth Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance KWM utilizes a bottom-up, fundamental-based research process emphasizing below the radar small-cap value stocks. The archetypical KWM investment is an overlooked stock at a discounted valuation, whose business is inflecting. Their process is rooted in the classical value framework with an emphasis on strong competitive positioning and durable cash flows. | Finance |
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