Operating from the Vancouver branch, the group is responsible for the
management and administration of more than $300 million in client
assets.
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Canaccord Genuity Group is pleased to
announce the addition of new Investment Advisory teams to its Canadian
Wealth Management division.
"These key appointments reflect our continued efforts towards
strengthening our Canadian Wealth Management business and growing
discretionary assets under management," said Paul Reynolds, President
and CEO of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., "We are committed to investing
strategically in products and expertise to address the evolving needs
of our wealth management clients."
In addition to the broader resources of Canaccord Genuity Group,
including the firm's award winning global equity research platform,
clients of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Investment Advisors will
have access to a suite of proprietary asset management products,
Canaccord Genuity Global Portfolio Solutions ("GPS"), to be launched in
the coming months.
"This talented group brings valuable expertise and insight to our
existing wealth management business," said Stuart Raftus, President,
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in Canada. "With a proven track
record of exceptional client service, our newest Investment Advisory
teams will work closely with our existing advisory group and leverage
the resources of our firm's broader global platform to bring holistic
wealth management solutions to their clients."
Jim Cumming brings more than 30 years of advisory experience and with
support from his partner, Taylor Cumming, has developed a strong track
record of delivering value for clients. Jim was recognized as a
Chairman's Club member for the duration of his 16-year tenure at his
previous firm.
Danny Pero, Vice President, Investment Advisor brings more than ten
years of proven experience advising clients on a broad range of
financial planning strategies. Philip Kuzyk, FSCI, CIM, Vice President,
Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager brings fifteen years of portfolio
management experience. The group brings extensive and diverse financial
industry experience, and with support from Advisors Ed Whitehead, Brent
Woyat, Robert Brough, Camillo Di Prata and Chuck Vidalin, will deliver
a comprehensive suite of portfolio management, wealth, insurance and
estate planning services for clients and their families.
Officer titles are subject to regulatory approval.
ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT:
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth
management solutions and brokerage services to individual investors,
private clients, charities and intermediaries through a full suite of
services tailored to the needs of clients in each of its markets. The
Company's wealth management division now has Investment Advisors (IAs)
and professionals in Canada, Australia, the UK, and offshore locations
(the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC.:
Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (the
"Company") is a leading independent, full-service financial services
firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities
industry: wealth management and capital markets. Since its
establishment in 1950, the Company has been driven by an unwavering
commitment to building lasting client relationships. We achieve this by
generating value for our individual, institutional and corporate
clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage services
and investment banking services. Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is
publicly traded under the symbol CF on the TSX and the symbol CF. on
the London Stock Exchange. The Company has offices in 10 countries
worldwide, including Wealth Management offices located in Canada,
Australia, the UK and Europe. Canaccord Genuity, the international
capital markets division, operates in Canada, the US, the UK, France,
Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Australia and Barbados.
To us there are no foreign markets.TM
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on
the TSX and the symbol CF. on the London Stock Exchange.
SOURCE Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
