Associate Investment Advisor, Cim.
CurrentToronto, ONAssociate Investment Advisor 2001 – Present Collaborate with established Senior Investment Advisor, manage $250M – $300M investment portfolio and provide personalized investment advice for high net worth clientele including corporations and charitable foundations. Investment portfolio contains 200 households representing 700 different clients. • Advise clients, build investment portfolios and offer investment recommendations• Perform due diligence on individual stocks, money managers and financial products to determine what products are beneficial for existing and prospective clientele• Proactively prospect existing client base, centres of influence and internal distribution network to develop a new referral chain to expand assets under management and increase production• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with senior executives, law firms and accounting firms in Canada and abroad• Develop new product lines, services and tools • Create and deliver effective, engaging presentations for clients and prospects • Direct and coach junior team members on all aspects of client lifecycle management• Utilize advanced knowledge of Canadian regulations and IIROC policies• Collaborate with tax and legal advisors to develop an estate plan incorporating the use of trusts, tax efficient investments and insurance products to ensure the client’s overall goals are met• Able to act as a Qualified Intermediary for American clienteleSignificant Achievements:• Led initiative to revamp web and print marketing materials, which attracted $15M in new client assets since 2012 • Developed and streamlined portfolio review process to be more user-friendly for clients – reduced preparation time from four hours to half hour