Axel Merk

Axel Merk is the Chief Operating Officer at ASA. Axel has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining ASA, they were a Research Analyst at Franklin Templeton for nine years. Axel has also worked as a Research Analyst at Cambrian Capital Partners, Marathon Resource Investments, The Cypress Funds/Aesop Capital, and Banc of America Securities.

Axel Merk has an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California and a BA in Economics from Connecticut College.

Axel Merk reports to Peter Maletis, President . They work with Zachary Tackett - Corporate Secretary, Jack Huntington - Chief Compliance Officer, and Karen Shaw - Principal Financial Officer.