Francis Sabourin

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson Wealth

Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager, Francis Sabourin, Director, Wealth Management at Richardson Wealth, was awarded the Distinguished Advisor Award (prix Conseiller émérite) for the year 2016 by the publication Finance et Investissement, highlighting the good performance of his portfolios, both equal to or higher than the benchmarks, while minimizing the risks, thereby focusing on good capital protection. The Advisor of the Year Award is designed to recognize an advisor with at least 20 years of experience, who has marked the financial industry with a unique and remarkable practice. Francis celebrated 25 years of practice on October 5, 2017.

Justin Jacobsen

Portfolio Manager

PenderFund Capital Management Ltd.

Justin is the Portfolio Manager of the Pender Alternative Absolute Return Fund. He joined Pender in August 2021.

Justin most recently worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager at one of Canada’s largest pension fund managers. During his four-year tenure, he was responsible for managing a high-yield focused credit strategy, generating returns for the underlying pension funds. Justin has also spent 11 years at a highly regarded Canadian investment firm. He worked in progressive roles as a member of the firm’s fixed income team. His investment research contributed to the Absolute Return and High Yield Bond strategies at the firm.

Justin’s investment approach is centered around his quick response to market dynamics, taking advantage of opportunities and reacting to increased risk. The key is intelligent security selection across capital structures and markets, supported by active investing, as experienced and applied through multiple market cycles. He has demonstrated the patience and discipline to hold a high quality but out-of-favour security, while constantly re-evaluating his investment thesis in response to new information. Justin is focused on uncovering the best risk-adjusted opportunities in every market cycle and dynamically adjusts portfolio positioning for market environments to protect and grow capital. He utilizes strategies such as distressed credit investing, event-driven trading, capital structure arbitrage, and actively works with management teams to help shape positive outcomes for the securities held.

Justin graduated with a BA in Honours History from Western University and an MBA in Finance from Washington State University. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2012.

Having lived in Victoria for four years, Justin relocated back to his home city of Vancouver with his wife and two children. He is an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys skiing and playing golf whenever he can.

Francis Sabourin

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson Wealth

Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager, Francis Sabourin, Director, Wealth Management at Richardson Wealth, was awarded the Distinguished Advisor Award (prix Conseiller émérite) for the year 2016 by the publication Finance et Investissement, highlighting the good performance of his portfolios, both equal to or higher than the benchmarks, while minimizing the risks, thereby focusing on good capital protection. The Advisor of the Year Award is designed to recognize an advisor with at least 20 years of experience, who has marked the financial industry with a unique and remarkable practice. Francis celebrated 25 years of practice on October 5, 2017.

Tom Johnston

Managing Director

ICapital Network

Mr. Johnston is a Managing Director at iCapital and Business Head of their Canadian Funds Business.   He was previously the President of CI Institutional and CEO of UBS Global Asset Management (Canada) and has had prior roles in the past with Invesco and RBC.   He has extensive experience business strategy,  sales and servicing  (both wealth and institutional) and new product development including a wide range of asset classes including alternatives.   In addition to these roles Tom has also been a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel. Mr. Johnston is a trusted industry leader and has was the Vice Chair and board member of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and previously (3 years) was also Chair of its Industry Regulations and Tax Working Committee. Mr. Johnston earned a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario, one of Canada’s leading universities, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Windsor. He remains a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing.

Francis Sabourin

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson Wealth

Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager, Francis Sabourin, Director, Wealth Management at Richardson Wealth, was awarded the Distinguished Advisor Award (prix Conseiller émérite) for the year 2016 by the publication Finance et Investissement, highlighting the good performance of his portfolios, both equal to or higher than the benchmarks, while minimizing the risks, thereby focusing on good capital protection. The Advisor of the Year Award is designed to recognize an advisor with at least 20 years of experience, who has marked the financial industry with a unique and remarkable practice. Francis celebrated 25 years of practice on October 5, 2017.

Tom Johnston

Managing Director

ICapital Network

Mr. Johnston is a Managing Director at iCapital and Business Head of their Canadian Funds Business.   He was previously the President of CI Institutional and CEO of UBS Global Asset Management (Canada) and has had prior roles in the past with Invesco and RBC.   He has extensive experience business strategy,  sales and servicing  (both wealth and institutional) and new product development including a wide range of asset classes including alternatives.   In addition to these roles Tom has also been a Chief Operating Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel. Mr. Johnston is a trusted industry leader and has was the Vice Chair and board member of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and previously (3 years) was also Chair of its Industry Regulations and Tax Working Committee. Mr. Johnston earned a BA in History and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario, one of Canada’s leading universities, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Windsor. He remains a member of the Ontario Bar in good standing.