AVENUE - Key Persons


Bill Harris

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Portfolio Manager

Bryden Teich

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Portfolio Manager
Bryden is a CFA® charterholder and a member of Avenue's investment committee. Bryden has portfolio management responsibly for both the equity and bond portfolios. In his research role, he works tirelessly to find the next great cash generating investment opportunity. He also looks after client relationships primarily in Ontario and is responsible for trading and operations. Bryden joined Avenue in 2013 and earned his CFA designation in 2015. Prior to joining Avenue, Bryden spent time working in Debt Capital Markets at TD Securities. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 2012 with an honours degree in Economics.

Eric Leuty

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Matt Manara

Job Titles:
  • CIM
Matt has a CIM® (Chartered Investment Manager) designation and commerce background. He is the first point of contact for clients interested in working with Avenue. A member of Avenue's investment committee, Matt specializes in risk management and portfolio construction, overseeing client relationships across Ontario and Western Canada. Matt joined Avenue in 2012 as a seasoned veteran having joined the industry in 2004. with experience on both the institutional and retail side of the business. Prior to Avenue, Matt worked at Harvest Portfolio Group and CIBC. Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with honours from Ryerson University.

Nida Bashir

Job Titles:
  • Senior Administrative Associate
Nida specializes in client support. She works seamlessly with all of Avenue's portfolio managers to address client inquiries, technical support, and has expert knowledge of NBIN's processes and procedures. If there is something you need help with, she can get the ball rolling in the right direction. Nida joined Avenue in 2021 bringing with her extensive operational experience having previously worked with a mid-sized Ontario Based Credit Union, Desjardins Financial, and TD Waterhouse. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Hons BSc as well she has an Honours Certificate in Bioinformatics from Seneca.

Paul Ferrara

Job Titles:
  • CIM
Paul has a CIM® (Chartered Investment Manager) designation and his primary role is to look after client relationships so that they get the most out of what Avenue has to offer. He has a great ability to listen, strategize and provide expert advice and financial planning to a wide range of client profiles. Paul is our go to person for financial planning and modeling, utilizing cutting edge risk management tools. Paul joined Avenue in 2021 with 12 years of industry experience having previously worked advising clients at RBC and CIBC Wood Gundy. Paul graduated with a BA in Business Administration from York University.

Paul Gardner

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Portfolio Manager
Paul is a CFA® charterholder and a member of Avenue's investment committee. Paul is Avenue's lead bond portfolio manager, specializing in corporate credit analysis. He also looks after client relationships and is responsible for the firm's regulatory compliance. Prior to co-founding Avenue in 2003, Paul was a Senior Portfolio Manager at TD Asset Management for eight years. Before that, he worked at TD Securities as Chief Dealer in the Money Market Department. Paul received his CFA designation in 1991, and graduated with a B.A. in economics from York University. He is a member of the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts and the CFA Institute.