Francis Sabourin

Director, Wealth Management and 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.

Among the most highly prized awards of excellence in the Canadian financial world, the Wealth Professional Awards are designed to recognize leaders in the wealth management industry and honour their contributions and outstanding achievements in Canada’s financial industry.

Against this backdrop, in addition to taking home the top award of Global Advisor of the Year in 2016, 2017 and 2019, Francis took home the award for the Discretionary Portfolio Manager of the Year for 2018. In 2020, Francis won the Silver Award for Advisor of the Year – Alternative Investments

Rob Anton

Partner and Managing Director

Next Edge Capital

Robert Anton is a Managing Director and founding partner at Next Edge Capital. Robert has been active in the financial services industry for over 25 years, beginning his career as an Investment Advisor. Prior to the formation of Next Edge Capital, Robert was the Executive Vice President, Sales for Man Investments Canada. Prior to Man, he served as Executive Vice President, National Sales Manager of BluMont Capital, joining the company in 2001 as a start-up operation overseeing its asset growth.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilfred Laurier University as well as the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.