WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Like the Ironwood tree, we strive for growth, strength, and utility in our investment activities, aspiring to make the world a better place for our clients, society at large, and the environment.
– Don Collins, CIO
Institutional Strategies
Disciplined, not dogmatic. Decades of experience in micro- and small-cap investing are applied to the benchmarked strategies managed by the Ironwood and Value Investment Partners teams.
Private Clients
Families and individuals have unique needs and objectives that extend beyond the objectives of standard benchmarked strategies. We work with clients to tailor strategies applying our expertise to their investment needs.
Insights + Commentary

Small-Cap Investing During a Government Shutdown: Potential Opportunities Ahead
Introduction The U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025, marking another period of fiscal uncertainty that ripples through financial markets. For investors, these

Small-Cap Rally: Why Investors See Potential Opportunities
Introduction For the first time in nearly four years, the Russell 2000 index closed at a record high, capturing attention across Wall Street. The recent

Small-Cap Investing in 2025: Why It Still Matters
Introduction Large caps and the Magnificent Seven have dominated the headlines in recent years, but good returns have been available elsewhere. Small-cap investing has continued
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