Brendan Wood finds Canada’s top investment minds

Brendan Wood International (BWI) has found the top investment minds in Canada.

More than 700 investment professionals interviewed each “TopGun,” and ranked them based on their investment wisdom and professionalism. The panel also analyzed the companies they work for.

“This is not a popularity contest,” says Amanda Knott, manager, BWI panel. “The confidential ratings assigned to individual investment professionals are disciplined to distinguish best in class.”

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The most common traits include independent thinking and willingness to buck the trends, knowing the investment space, diligent work ethic, being trusted and respected, and adding to the knowledge and civility of the investment community.

The 2012 Canadian TopGun Team Leaders are (in alphabetical order by firm):

• Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec – Roland Lescure (CIO)
• CI Investments – Eric Bushell (CIO)
• Connor, Clark & Lunn – Larry Lunn (CIO)
• Fiera Capital Corporation – Jean-Guy Desjardins (CIO)
• Sentry Investments – Dennis Mitchell (CIO)
• RBC Global Asset Management & Phillips Hager & North – Daniel Chornous (CIO)

The 2012 Canadian TopGun Investment Minds that received platinum status are (in alphabetical order):

• Gary Baker; Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
• Christopher Beer; RBC Global Asset Management
• Oscar Belaiche; Goodman & Company Investment Counsel
• Stephane Champagne; CI Investments
• Robert Cohen; Goodman & Company Investment Counsel
• Benoit Gervais; Mackenzie Investments
• Stuart Kedwell; RBC Global Asset Management
• Ari Levy; TD Asset Management
• Kevin MacLean; Sentry Investments
• Hugh McCauley; AGF Management
• Marcello Montanari; RBC Global Asset Management
• Margot Naudie; CPP Investment Board
• John Novak; Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
• Charles Oliver; Sprott Asset Management
• John Priestman; Guardian Capital
• Doug Raymond; RBC Global Asset Management
• John Smolinski; TD Asset Management
• Brahm Spilfogel; RBC Global Asset Management
• John Stephenson; First Asset
• Scott Vali; CI Investments
• Malcolm White; CI Investments

Read the full list of 2012 Canadian TopGun Investment Minds

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