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You’re invited! Come spend the evening networking with CAASA members and other industry professionals over drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Cameron Stephens Offices.
Please take a moment to reserve your spot!
MSC Cruises Get-away Give-away
We are happy to partner with MSC Cruises for a super prize to be awarded to one of our event attendees (must attend and complete a ballot to be eligible).
The prize is a spectacular MSC Cruises 7-night Caribbean sailing for two in a prestigious Yacht Club cabin*. Prepare to be pampered onboard in the elite MSC Yacht Club with a 24-hour Butler Service, Premium Drink Service, Spa inclusions plus much more! An MSC Cruises Representative will be joining at each event to share all things MSC and the details of the fabulous prize offering. Draw will occur at our Summer Social event on July 17, 2024.
*Subject to travel restrictions, all details provided to the lucky winner upon receipt.
7:45 – 8:00 AM – Shuttle Pick-Up (Petro-Canada on Hwy 1)
10:00 AM – Lift tickets can be picked up (Lookout Lounge)
10:00 AM – Lifts are open. Stay warm!
12:00 PM – Networking Lunch at the Lookout Lounge
1:45 PM – Group photo at the outdoor patio
2:00 PM – Giant Slalom Race
4:00 PM – Lifts close
4:00 PM – Après-Ski
4:30 – 5:00 PM – Shuttle Departure
Transportation & Accommodations
Transportation – Shuttle:
We are pleased to offer a shuttle service from Calgary to Banff Sunshine Village. At 7:45 AM (MT), on April 3, 2023, we will have a shuttle at Petro-Canada on Highway 1 (16 Avenue), just past Calloway Park.
Transportation from Calgary International Airport to Banff:
For those who will be flying into Calgary and joining us, we are delighted to announce a partnership with the Banff Airporter, which offers an hourly shuttle service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Banff. To access the CAASA rate, please enter promotion code: CAASA2023 and get your discount on a one-way or round-trip.
Staying in Sunshine Village? Book with a preferred rate at Sunshine Mountain Lodge
Sunshine Mountain Lodge, Banff’s only mountain top hotel is a uniquely Canadian boutique hotel, nestled within majestic peaks of Banff National Park. Treat yourself to effortless access to the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village as you wake up to Canada’s best snow.
You’re invited! Come spend the evening networking with CAASA members and other industry professionals over drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Cameron Stephens Offices.
Please take a moment to reserve your spot!
MSC Cruises Get-away Give-away
We are happy to partner with MSC Cruises for a super prize to be awarded to one of our event attendees (must attend and complete a ballot to be eligible).
The prize is a spectacular MSC Cruises 7-night Caribbean sailing for two in a prestigious Yacht Club cabin*. Prepare to be pampered onboard in the elite MSC Yacht Club with a 24-hour Butler Service, Premium Drink Service, Spa inclusions plus much more! An MSC Cruises Representative will be joining at each event to share all things MSC and the details of the fabulous prize offering. Draw will occur at our Summer Social event on July 17, 2024.
*Subject to travel restrictions, all details provided to the lucky winner upon receipt.
Featuring a Trip to Whitehorse, YK and many other great prizes!
Only 4 spots/ 1 foursome available!
Be a part of this impactful day!
Join us for a great day of golf, for a great cause: Blake Boultbee Youth Outreach Services, founded by Rod Cohen more than 34 years ago. He literally takes guns and their trigger-men (usually men…) off the streets thanks to his counselling skills. He lives minutes away from the BBYOS ‘office’, which is a former crack house whose last owner he convinced would be put to better use under his direction, making him uniquely able to connect with the teens in his program. It’s not just teens, though, one cannot ‘age out’ of his care and he is happy to work with anyone until they might no longer require it.
Thanks to Air North, we are offering a trip to Whitehorse, Yukon.
All golf passes (paid for by June 1) will be automatically entered into this draw. Those who register/pay after that date will have the opportunity to buy a raffle ticket for $100 at the Golf Day.
It’s not as far as you might think! Just 4.5 hours from Toronto, flying there takes you to another world where you can truly get away from it all and enjoy the cleanest air of any Canadian capital city!
Take some time to relax and unwind in the Wilderness City!
Incredible hikes can be found all over the Yukon! Enjoy great views within Whitehorse city limits, or unleash your sense of adventure in Tombstone Territorial Park and Kluane. Canoeing and kayaking, to a leisurely stroll along the Millennium Trail, outdoor experiences for all activity levels are accessible just steps from downtown.
Let our vacation packages do the planning for you. With inclusive hotel + airfare, all you have to decide is how you want to spend your time relaxing.
Other prizes:
Members of CAASA
$500 per individual golfer or $2,000 for a foursome
Only 4 spots/ 1 foursome left!
Event Registration Closed
Non-Members of CAASA
$500 per individual golfer or $2,000 for a foursome
You’re invited! Come spend the evening networking with CAASA members and other industry professionals over drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Cameron Stephens Offices.
Please take a moment to reserve your spot!
MSC Cruises Get-away Give-away
We are happy to partner with MSC Cruises for a super prize to be awarded to one of our event attendees (must attend and complete a ballot to be eligible).
The prize is a spectacular MSC Cruises 7-night Caribbean sailing for two in a prestigious Yacht Club cabin*. Prepare to be pampered onboard in the elite MSC Yacht Club with a 24-hour Butler Service, Premium Drink Service, Spa inclusions plus much more! An MSC Cruises Representative will be joining at each event to share all things MSC and the details of the fabulous prize offering. Draw will occur at our Summer Social event on July 17, 2024.
*Subject to travel restrictions, all details provided to the lucky winner upon receipt.
You’re invited! Come join us for our first summer social on the patio at Ki Modern Japanese, where we will be serving drinks and Japanese inspired canapés.
This afternoon of alternatives is designed to educate attendees on the basics of liquid and illiquid investments, how they mighy perform for investors, how they can be used in a portfolio setting, and the risks involved in, perhaps, inappropriate allocation (proportions) to one or the other. It is important for investors and their advisors to know these facets of all options at their disposal and, followed by a reception where all can discuss in a more social setting, this is what we hope to provide to all!
Parul Garg is Pender’s stressed and distressed credit investing specialist. Since joining the award-winning Pender Corporate Bond Fund portfolio management team in 2015, Parul has quarterbacked numerous successful workouts with stressed and distressed investments. With a track record of value creation in these credits, Pender has launched the Pender Credit Opportunities Fund, a standalone, limited partnership fund for accredited investors, with Parul leading portfolio management along with Geoff Castle.
Parul started her career as a Software Engineer for Accenture plc., from 2007-2009. Her focus area was on projects in the financial domain where she got her first exposure to capital markets. In 2009 she moved to Future First, a private investment firm in India, working as a Fixed Income Derivative Analyst. In 2013 she joined MCX Stock Exchange in India, working as a Product Developer with the Business Development Team for the Fixed Income Markets. She moved to Vancouver in 2014 to start her MBA.
Parul is a seasoned investment professional known for her meticulous evaluation and strong focus on risk mitigation. She conducts thorough assessments of company value, credit risk and liquidation value, tailoring her analysis to the unique risks of each credit investment. An advocate of objective analysis, she utilizes risk measurement systems derived from market trends and fundamental analysis. Parul prioritizes rigorous risk assessment, employing a comprehensive 13-point checklist during due diligence to deeply understand investment risks. Once an investment is secured, she actively manages the portfolio, strategically rotating holdings to optimize performance and “crystallize winners.” Her proactive approach, combined with thorough due diligence and proactive credit risk management, has led to a strong track record in the Pender Corporate Bond Fund, particularly in the stressed or distressed category.
Parul has a Bachelors of Technology in Civil Engineering from NIT Surat in India, a Masters of Business Administration from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. In 2022 Parul attended the highly regarded Distressed Asset Investing & Corporate Restructuring program at the prestigious Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Chris Carsley
Managing Partner
Kirkland Capital Group
Chris Carsley brings 29 years of investment industry expertise specializing in portfolio management, risk management, valuation, regulatory compliance practices, corporate and venture finance, business operations efficiency, research & analysis, and hedging. Chris is CIO and Managing Partner for Kirkland Capital Group and is responsible for portfolio management, risk assessment, and fund operations for the Kirkland Income Fund, a micro-balance commercial real estate bridge financing fund. He co-founded the Seattle Alternative Investment Association in 2004 and is a member of the executive board of the CAIA Pacific Northwest chapter that launched in 2017. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1998, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst in 2011, and holds a BBA from the University of Portland.
David Vankka
President & Portfolio Manager
ICM Asset Management
Mr. Vankka joined ICM as a partner in 2017 and leads ICM’s diversified private equity platform. Mr. Vankka has 30 years of experience in investment banking, trading, and capital markets. He has been a Managing Director at several investment banks with extensive advisory experience in domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt origination, due diligence, structured product management, strategic planning, risk management, and proprietary trading. Mr. Vankka was a founder of global energy investment bank Tristone Capital which was ultimately sold to Macquarie Group and before that co-head and principal at Peters & Co. Limited. Mr. Vankkaalso was Vice President, Risk Management at Gluskin Sheff + Associates.
Mr. Vankka holds Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Professional Accountant, and Chartered Accountant designations. He is registered as Portfolio Manager with the Alberta Securities Commissions and holds a Bachelor of Commerce with distinction from the University of Calgary.
David and his family are passionate skiers and can be found in the mountains at various Freeski competitions throughout the winter, followed by mountain biking, golfing and hiking throughout the summers.
Robert Wilson
Senior Vice President, Head of Portfolio Construction Consultation Service
Picton Mahoney Asset Management
Robert Wilson, Senior Vice President, is the Head of Picton Mahoney’s Portfolio Construction Consultation Service (PCCS). He is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team of experts in asset allocation, risk management, quantitative research and portfolio management. Robert and his team partner with investment advisors and institutional investors to help them construct more resilient and efficient investment portfolios. Robert is often invited to share his insights on alternative investments, asset allocation and portfolio construction with industry groups and media outlets.
Prior to joining Picton Mahoney in 2019, Robert spent 10 years working in financial services in progressively senior roles. Most recently, Robert was vice president at BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited where he distributed iShares ETFs to Canadian investment advisors. Prior to that, Robert was an associate at PIMCO where he distributed PIMCO funds to Canadian investment advisors.
Robert holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He is a CFA charterholder, and he holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation. He is also a member of the Responsible Investment Association of Canada and holds the Responsible Investment Professional Certification designation.
Tricia joined Leith Wheeler in October 2016, bringing over six years of experience in treasury, pensions, corporate finance, and risk management. Initially with the Pensions & Institutions team for three years, she transitioned to managing discretionary investment portolios for Private Clients and Foundations.
She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. Tricia is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charterholder and holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation. She has previously served as a Director on the CFA Society Vancouver Board and currently sits on the Canadian Cancer Society’s Organizing Committee for the Daffodil Ball.
Tricia is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Jacky Shen
Treasurer and Director of Investment
Simon Fraser University
Jacky Shen is the Treasurer and Director of Investment at Simon Fraser University, where he provides the treasury, investment and responsible investing leadership by supporting the university’s investment governance duties, implementing investment decisions and responsible investing initiatives, as well as managing debt and operating cash flows.
Jacky has managed SFU’s endowment portfolio to consistentlyoutperformed its benchmarks for all annualized period on a rolling 10-year basis, and to consistently ranked in the top quartile for the ten–year annualized return within the balanced manager universe, as well to consistently ranked among the top performing Canadian universities in the Canadian UniversityInvestment Survey. He also successfully implemented the university’s investment decarbonization plan and guided the investment portfolios toward the university’s 2025 divestment commitment.
Jacky is a trustee of both SFU Academic Staff Pension Plan and SFU Administrative/Union Staff Pension Plan. He is also a Treasury and Investment Committee member of Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO).
Jacky has accumulated more than 30 years of experience of investment management, corporate finance, credit analysis, marketing and product development for various organizations including managerial roles in leading global firms such as HSBC and AIG. Jacky joined Simon Fraser University in 2007.
Jacky earned an MBA degree from University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Global Assets and Wealth Management from Simon Fraser University, and he is a CFA Charter holder.
Martin Pelletier
Senior Portfolio Manager
Wellington-Altus Private Counsel
Martin has over 20 years of investment industry experience including senior-level positions in both institutional equity research and portfolio management.
Martin is currently a senior portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus Private Counsel (previously TriVest Wealth), an award-winning portfolio management firm (Wealth Professional 5-Star Asset Manager 2022), where he is the co-manager of the firm’s risk-managed balanced fund and helps oversee custom built, HNW and UHNW private client portfolios.
Prior to co-founding TriVest and its sale to Wellington-Altus in early 2020, Martin’s career was focused on institutional energy equity research and capital markets primarily at two top-ranked boutique investment banks. He provided investment recommendations on energy markets, commodities, and individual security selections to institutional fund managers located in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
Martin is regularly featured in the media as a market strategist including his weekly column to the Financial Post’s Investment Pro section for the past decade. He was won numerous awards for his passion for financial education and quality of service provided for his clients.
Martin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in finance from the University of Alberta, studied international economics and finance at Örebro University in Sweden, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.
Martin grew up in a small farming community in Northern Alberta and believes in the power of positive innovative change having lived in Canada’s first Eco-community. He and his family is also passionate about mental-health awareness initiatives focused on youth impacted by ADHD, OCD and Autism. On weekends, his family can be found on a mountain either freestyle/big mountain skiing or downhill mountain biking.
Travis Dowle
Founder & Lead Portfolio Manager
Maxam Capital
Travis Dowle is the founder and lead portfolio manager at Maxam Capital, an investment firm focused on alternative strategies. He has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry, beginning his career in 1996 with MK Wong & Associates, which was later acquired by HSBC Asset Management. Travis left HSBC in 2007 to lead public market investments for a family office before he founded Maxam in 2009. Travis is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Matthew Evans
CIO & Portfolio Manager
Westmount Wealth Management Inc.
Matthew is the Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager with Westmount Wealth Management, a Vancouver based Portfolio Management and Financial Planning firm. His focus is on the construction, execution, and monitoring of the Westmount model portfolios. Matthew was named as a 2019 Young Gun by Wealth Professional Magazine, which recognizes the top 20 investment professionals in Canada under age 40. With over fifteen years in the industry, he is a Chartered Investment Manager and a Certified Financial Planner professional.
Jessica Wang
Chief Marketing Officer & Portfolio Manager
INP Capital Inc.
Jessica has more than 20 years of experience in the Canadian financial industry. She is a CFA charterholder and a Portfolio Manager registered in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
Highly entrepreneurial, in her career Jessica has established several successful investment consulting/management companies specializing in helping high net worth private clients and institutions invest in real estate developments, VC/PE and other top-tier alternative asset classes. Prior to that, Jessica was a Regional Sales Manager for Franklin Templeton Investments.
A quick learner with insatiable curiosity towards the world out there, Jessica has been an avid golfer, a travelling foodie and a wine connoisseur. Also, having been working, often as the only female (and visible minority) in a profession dominated by men, Jessica feels strongly about education and mentorship for girls and believes in creative social projects that support girls’ participation in STEM, Business and Finance.
AGENDA
Day 1
October 15, 2024
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
October 15, 2024
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Agenda
12:30 pm
Registration
1:00 pm
Lunch begins
1:30 pm
Lunch time Fireside: How to Allocate to Liquid and Illiquid Opportunities
This fireside chat will discuss how investors and their advisors can create a frame of reference for doing diligence on both liquid and illiquid investments based on how they will affect the investor’s ability to: access their capital as needed, create a high (risk-adjusted) return portfolio to achieve their income/capital goals, and do so in a manner that they can be comfortable with (drawdowns and volatility) and understand.
Matthew Evans, Westmount Wealth Management Inc.
Robert Wilson, Picton Mahoney Asset Management
2:00 pm
Break
2:15 pm
The Case for Liquid Investments
Liquid investments were the norm for decades: the 60/40 model ruled the roost with excellent returns for all – but, as those who see this as a Cro-Magnon-like investment thesis, this was on the back of falling rates for the last 40 years (until 2023) and an unwittingly-high risk attribution to the equity side (90% of risk in that bucket). As well, changes in banking regulation and securities distribution has lead to a proliferation of private market-based funds and portfolio management services – but should investors have more public market exposure? Should they have more Level 1 assets that can be liquidated quickly and are not likely subject to gating and extreme slippage? This panel will state the case for a liquid sleeve in one’s investment mix.
Jacky Shen, SFU Endowment, and Academic & Administrative Pensions
Parul Garg, PenderFund Capital Management Tricia Wu, Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Travis Dowle, Maxam Capital
3:00 pm
Why Illiquid Investments are so Popular
The darlings of the investment world today are private market investments. Long the sequestered secret of family offices, institutional investors, and other elites, platforms that provide access to these Level 2 or Level 3 assets (aka appraisal-priced and appointment-traded) has brought them to mainstream investors in many jurisdictions. With only so much investment capital, they are taking the place of more liquid investments but is this the best thing for investors? Will they achieve an illiquidity premium (does it exist)? Do these investments bring additional risks? And how much illiquid should an investor have in their portfolio?
Martin Pelletier, Wellington-Altus Private Counsel Chris Carsley, Kirkland Capital Group David Vankka, ICM Asset Management Jessica Wang, INP Capital Inc.
3:45 pm
Reception
5:00 pm
End
Members of CAASA
Asset Managers and Service Providers $50.00
Investment Advisors, Single Family & Multi Family Office Complimentary
Members of CAASA
Event Registration Closed
Non-Members of CAASA
Asset Managers and Service Providers $75.00
Investment Advisors, Single Family Office & Multi-family Office employees Complimentary
