Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Ajay Bisaria

High Commissioner of India to Canada

India Foreign Services

Ajay Bisaria has been the High Commissioner of India to Canada from March 1, 2020. He is a career diplomat who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1987.

He received his early education in Mumbai and Delhi. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the St. Stephens College, Delhi University (1980–83), a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata (1983–85) and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Princeton University, US (2008 – 09). Prior to joining the diplomatic service, Bisaria worked briefly with the American Express Bank and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), in Delhi.

After training at the Foreign Service Institute in New Delhi, Ajay Bisaria chose Russian as his language of specialization and was posted at the Indian Embassy in Moscow (1988 – 1991) where he was attached to the economic and political wings of the Embassy. He worked as a Soviet internal affairs specialist in the months leading up to the break-up of the USSR.

He served as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs on the East Europe desk (1991 – 92) when India was engaged in building new relationships with the post-Soviet countries. He then moved to the Ministry of Commerce (1992- 95), in the era of economic liberalization. He contributed to a new trade policy paradigm, using his training in economics and finance as part of a team that managed a complex but successful transition of India’s trade from rupee barter arrangements to a hard currency system.

He was posted as First Secretary in the Indian Embassy in Berlin (1995–1999), where he looked after commercial matters at a time of rising economic engagement between Germany and a liberalizing India. He was also entrusted with the project for the development and construction of the now-iconic building of the Indian Embassy in Berlin in the historic Tiergarten.

Ajay Bisaria was appointed Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of India in 1999, and served in this capacity till 2004. During most of this period, he was aide to the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and contributed to various economic, defence and foreign policy initiatives of the period. He attended more than 50 international meets with the Prime Minister.

Bisaria was posted to the World Bank in Washington D.C. as Advisor to the Executive Director for South Asia (2004–2008), where he worked on development projects and aid issues, contributing to corporate governance and multilateral economic diplomacy. He was involved in developing a policy approach to enhance India’s rankings in the Doing Business Reports.

In 2009, Bisaria moved to Delhi to serve as Joint Secretary (Eurasia) in the Ministry of External Affairs (2009–2014). His assignment was to head the Division coordinating overall policy and bilateral relations with the Eurasia region (including Russia, Ukraine and Central Asia). He helped articulate an ambitious policy vision for India in Central Asia (‘Connect Central Asia’) and coordinated India’s approach to six annual Indo-Russian summits. He helped articulate a coherent long-term vision of the India-Russia ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’. He also worked on India’s policy approach to multilateral entities like SCO and the Russia – India – China trilateral dialogue.

He was India’s Ambassador to Poland, based in Warsaw, with concurrent accreditation to Lithuania from January 2015 to November, 2017. During his stint there, he focused on forging strong economic partnerships, while deepening India’s cultural footprint. He also served as India’s representative in the Warsaw-based Community of Democracies.

From December 2017 to February 2020, Ajay Bisaria served as the High Commissioner of India to Pakistan. He helped establish linkages for India to engage with a new Pakistan government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan. He was involved in furthering various initiatives including the Kartarpur Corridor. He returned to India when Pakistan downgraded the diplomatic relationship in August 2019.

He assumed office as High Commissioner of India in Canada on 1^st March 2020.

He holds the rank of Secretary to Government of India. He was part of the team representing India at the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva in September 2019, for a successful outreach on India’s human rights record.

Bisaria has published and lectured on issues of trade, finance and diplomacy with a focus on South Asia, Eurasia and Central Asia. He is fluent in Hindi, English and Russian; and has working knowledge of German, Polish and Urdu. He has a deep interest in yoga, plays golf and enjoys reading. He is married to environmentalist and writer, Bharati Chaturvedi, the founder of the NGO, Chintan.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

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Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.

Mark Tower

Director, Business Development

Lyxor Asset Management Inc.

Mark Tower is a Director of North American Business Development at Lyxor Asset Management Inc. (“Lyxor Inc.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Société Générale Group. Mr. Tower joined Lyxor Inc. in December 2015. Prior to joining Lyxor Inc. Mr. Tower was an Institutional Sales & Business Development Consultant at UBP Asset Management from December 2013 to December 2014. Prior to that, Mr. Tower was Head of Institutional Marketing at Rock Maple Funds from 2009 through 2013. From 2004 to 2009, he was Vice President, Institutional Marketing at Muirfield Capital Management. Prior to that Mr. Tower handled Institutional Marketing at Refco Alternative Investments Group from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2002 he was a Wholesaler at Ortbitex Financial Services Group. Mr. Tower has more than 15 years of experience with alternative investments, including hedge funds, fund-of-hedge funds, and liquid alternatives.

Mr. Tower serves as a board member for Friends of Firefighters and Badge of Honor Memorial Foundation, both non-profit organizations. Mr. Tower received a B.A. from Boston College.

Stacey Long

Senior Legal Counsel

AUM Law

Stacey’s securities law practice has a particular emphasis on the establishment of Canadian investment vehicles, such as trust and partnership pooled funds, hedge funds, retail mutual funds, REITs and mortgage investment entities. Stacey regularly advises clients on all aspects of the formation of such investment products, and on the legal and regulatory implications associated with the offering and distribution of securities of such entities in Canada. She drafts and amends offering documents and material agreements, and reviews and negotiates service provider contracts. Stacey advises investment dealers, portfolio managers and fund managers on routine and complex regulatory matters relating to the operation of their business, and has obtained exemptive relief from certain regulatory restrictions on behalf of her clients.

Tyler Chapman

Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts

AGF Investments Inc.

Tyler Chapman is Vice-President, Canadian Institutional and Key Accounts. Helping to drive the strategic direction of AGF’s Canadian institutional business, he delivers innovative, custom investment solutions to meet the needs of institutional and key account clients across a variety of channels. Tyler previously served as Vice-President, Strategic Solutions, working closely with AGF’s Head of Product to build and deliver investment products for distribution across all client channels. Prior to joining AGF, Tyler led BlackRock Canada’s National Accounts efforts, managing relationships at key distribution partners across Canada. He was responsible for the education, promotion and growth of the ETF business within full service, high-net-worth and private wealth channels. Tyler earned an MBA from Queen’s University and is a CFA® charterholder.

Craig Machel

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Richardson GMP

Craig encourages his clients to think differently about investing in order to ensure a positive impact in his clients’ financial circumstances. He works beyond traditional portfolio management in the equity and bond markets alone to include conservative and predictable alternative assets, offering more effective diversification and a benchmark that offers protection and peace of mind regardless of market conditions. Craig is a frequent commentator on alternative asset allocations for various media outlets, and a panelist and speaker at industry events.