HAYWOOD SECURITIES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager, Head of Fee - Based Products
Alan is our Portfolio Manager, Head of Fee-Based Products. Alan has a MA in Economics from Queen's University, is a CFA Charterholder and carries the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation.
His work experience includes seven years at the Bank of Canada in the Securities Policy Department, Bank of Montreal in Canadian and US fixed income (Toronto and London, England), and after moving to Vancouver in 1993, various investment dealer positions in research and discretionary money management, including the introduction of fee-based products to retail clients.
Job Titles:
- Associate Portfolio Manager
- Investment Advisor
Alan has spent his 30 year career working in the capital markets spanning investment banking, derivatives and institutional equities with BMO, CIBC and Haywood for the last 13 years. He brings this deep background and a strong client service focus to customized investment opportunities. He uses both a fundamental and quantitative approach overlaid with technical analysis.
Alan is a graduate of McMaster University and has a MBA and CPA.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Investment Advisor
- Associate With Tony Migliarese
- Investment Advisor CFP
Allison joined Haywood in 2003 and has over 21 years of financial industry experience. Allison works as an Investment Associate with Tony Migliarese, Ted Parker and Rod Cavanagh and assists with client's varied financial wealth planning needs. Allison holds her Certified Financial Planner Designation and uses this knowledge to help client's develop a financial plan and roadmap to achieve their financial goals.
Educated and trained as a Paralegal, she switched industries in 1998, first working at a boutique Investment Bank and later becoming a fully licensed Investment Advisor serving retail clients. She has completed the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct & Practices Course, Professional Financial Planning I & II, as well as Derivative and Option Fundamentals course. Allison is also licensed as an Assistant Representative to serve US clients through our affiliate Haywood USA. In the ever changing financial service industry, she is committed to continuing her education and enhancing her knowledge to best serve her clients needs.
Andrew came to Canada in September 2000 after completing his undergraduate degree in the UK. He initially took a role in the mining investment banking team with Endeavour Financial before joining Haywood in 2004.
Andrew has over a decade of experience in the financial industry and his primary focus is on small to mid-cap companies within the natural resource sector. Together with his partner David Elliott, they have made a significant contribution to many public and private mineral exploration companies, providing seed capital and subsequent financing for exploration and development. Andrew and David not only supply capital to resource companies but are also actively involved with overseeing management of the companies to help them grow and achieve their full potential.
He invests alongside his clients and specializes in investment strategies for high net worth individuals and international investment funds.
Job Titles:
- Financial Advisor
- Investment Advisor
Barry has been a Financial Advisor since 1998. Currently his main focus is on the derivatives market; option strategies for the bullish, bearish or neutral investor as a hedge or investment. In the mid-90s Barry worked his way up the ranks to Vice President of a junior mining company who had success in selling their Honduran gold exploration property to a senior gold producer. That experience led to working alongside The Long Wave Analyst, Ian Gordon, for 9 years, and helping to raise millions for various resource exploration companies.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Vice President, Finance
- in 2018 As Vice President, Finance
Bernadette Bañares joined Haywood Securities Inc in 2018 as Vice President, Finance. In 2019, she was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. In addition, she is now a Director of both Haywood entities. Before her transition to Haywood, Bernadette was a professional at Canaccord Genuity Corp. for approximately 12 years, holding various senior positions including Corporate Controller and VP Group Controller. Bernadette also has management experience with private equity companies by leading their finance and administration departments.
Bernadette articled with Deloitte and received her CPA, CA in 2000. During her time with Deloitte, she specialized in the Financial Services sector of audit and assurance group which included a secondment to London, England to gain additional specialization into the banking and broker-dealer industries.
Bernard joined Haywood in September 1999 and has over 30 years experience in the financial Industry. As well as an Investment Advisor, Bernard is also a registered Associate Portfolio Manager. He is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a B of Sc. and maintains the designation of Professional Engineer of the Province of BC.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor
- Portfolio Manager
Bob has been an Investment Advisor for over 20 years. He has helped clients reach their important financial goals, such as accumulating wealth for retirement, or saving for their children's university education. Bob believes in a process-driven approach and relies on a quantitative screening model to ascertain the most profitable areas to invest in for his clients.
Bob is licensed to work with clients in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick. Additionally, Bob holds his Series 7 license to work with US investors in most US states.
Job Titles:
- Director, Investment Banking
Brad Nguyen joined Haywood in 2007 and has over 15 years of investment banking experience exclusively in mining M&A and equity capital markets. During his time at Haywood, Brad has been successfully involved in over 100 mining M&A advisory assignments with a combined value of +$15 billion and over 250 equity and debt financing mandates raising +$7 billion for our mining investment banking clients.
Brad works with mining issuers across a broad array of commodities and geographies, in both a financing and advisory capacity. Brad holds a B.Com (Finance) from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia and specializes in financial modelling and mining project evaluations. Brad is also a FINRA licensed, Investment Banking Representative for Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. as of 2010.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager
- Chartered Investment Manager in Canada
- Portfolio Manager / Haywood Securities Inc.
Brent has been in the investment industry for over 30 years and spent two decades on the institutional side of the industry providing solutions to Canadian and international investors. Over the past 10 years, Brent has focused on individual investors, providing global experience and independent solutions to help affluent and business owners protect and simplify complex wealth issues with his straight-talking financial strategies.
Brent graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a BA in Business Administration. He is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) in Canada and, has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2018.
In his free time outside of work, Brent enjoys fly fishing, woodworking, gardening and golf. He is also an avid sports car enthusiast. Brent is married with two daughters ages 30 and 25.
Brent graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a BA in Business Administration. Brent is a Chartered Investment Manager in Canada and is cross-border licensed through Haywood Securities (USA) Inc.
Brian joined Haywood in April 2003. Prior to joining Haywood, he served as a Director and Senior Vice President at Raymond James. He has 34 years of experience in the investment arena as an Investment Advisor. Brian has a Business degree, with a major in accounting from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Bruce's securities industry career started in 1986 as a Board Marker on the Vancouver Stock Exchange trade floor. From that initiation, he navigated multiple roles with the Vancouver Stock Exchange, Canadian Venture Exchange and Regulation Services (now the IIROC). Positions held were Trading Governor (Vancouver Computerized Trading System), Senior Investigator, Manager of Surveillance and Manager of Trade Desk Compliance. Bruce accepted the position of Chief Compliance Officer with Haywood Securities in 2006, adding the role of Chief Compliance Officer with Haywood Securities (USA) in January 2007.
Caleb Chan joined Haywood in 2010. His client base ranges from high net worth immigrant investors to local professionals and family offices. Caleb specializes in creating comprehensive wealth management solutions tailored to realize his clients' distinct financial objectives. He has a strong passion for helping early-stage private and public companies elevate their business by raising venture capital and formulating listing strategies. Caleb holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and an MBA. Caleb and his team are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
Carlo joined Haywood Securities in 2002 and has been serving individual clients and families since 1984. He has worked with independent investment boutiques over the years to build his Canadian and global clientele for the purpose of assisting them in realizing their investment objectives. He believes that investors can enhance their financial well-being by participating in Canadian and global economic growth over time. The capital growth and income objectives are achieved through investment portfolio construction, using analytically selected individual stocks and bonds. Carlo's economics training equips him to understand the business cycle, which enables him to appreciate the fact that there is a time to plant and a time to harvest, therefore making investment decisions accordingly.
Carlo's focus is on developing long-term client relationships, built on trust and excellent customer service. He is a graduate of York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He enjoys music and the adventure of travel and motorcycling.
Carlo Rahal joined Haywood in February 2015. Carlo began his career in the investment business in 1982. His clients range from institutions, investment funds and high net worth individuals.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor
- Investment Advisor / Haywood Securities Inc.
Chris joined Haywood Securities in 2013, bringing over 30 years of experience in the investment industry. This includes a six year period in London, England, where he dealt with European institutional investors. The last 20 years have been spent in Vancouver dealing with institutional investors in western Canada and the western US.
Chris is also licensed to trade for US based private clients investors.
Christopher joined Haywood in 2013. Prior to, he worked at Dundee Capital Markets as an as Associate covering Domestic E&P's. In January 2021, Christopher was promoted to an Analyst role, where he covers companies in the oil and gas sector.
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance and Economics) from Saint Mary's University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Job Titles:
- Head of Energy Investment Banking
Clark joined Haywood in March of 2022 and has worked in the Canadian energy / capital markets business since 2011. Clark's career experience has been primarily focused on the energy sector and the emerging renewables / clean energy space. Prior to joining Haywood, Clark worked on the institutional sales / trading desk of Peters & Co. covering traditional long-only funds, hedge funds, and family offices that invest in the Canadian energy business.
Clark received a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree at the University of Calgary in 2011.
Daniel joined Haywood in 2010. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry as an options licensed Investment Advisor and registered trader with a PFP designation. Daniel has extensive experience working with clients in equities and options trading. He works with clients to provide and implement a wide variety of trading strategies, emphasizing risk management and profit optimization. His focus is building long term relationships on exceptional customer service and astute financial advice.
Job Titles:
- Corporate Secretary
- Director
Dana Prince is one of the founding partners of Getz Prince Wells LLP, a Vancouver law firm which concentrates its practice in corporate finance and securities law. Dana has served as the firm's managing partner since its inception in 1993. He earned his LLB from the University of British Columbia in 1986 and was called to the British Columbia bar the following year. His practice is focused principally on representing and advising securities dealers, their registrants, issuers and other market participants in respect of all matters concerning securities regulation and compliance. Mr. Prince has acted as Haywood's legal counsel since 1991.
David is a long-standing member of Haywood's Board of Directors and Management.
David began his career with Doherty Roadhouse & McCuaig Bros in Montreal in 1968 and transferred to Vancouver in 1970. He also worked at Westcoast Securities and Walwyn Stodgel Cochran Murray until joining forces with John Tognetti, David Shepherd and Rob Blanchard to purchase Haywood Securities Inc. in 1986.
David has focused on the Mining Sector for over 35 years, and along with his partner Andrew Williams, continues to generate investment opportunities for their Retail and Institutional clients.
David has been in the industry for over 17 years and provides tailored investment solutions and access to exclusive opportunities in the venture capital space.
David and Harry Jawanda provide the highest level of commitment for your investment needs.
David Lyall began his career in 1979 as an Investment Advisor. He joined Haywood Securities in 1998 and currently serves as Head of Institutional Sales and most recently became Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia.
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager
- Portfolio Manager
David started in the securities business in 1992 and joined the Toronto trading desk of McDermid St. Lawrence Securities in 1995 to work with his father, John Shemilt. From there he continued to build a diversified retail client base which included retirement planning and financing junior Canadian public companies. To better serve his clients, he added his Portfolio Manager designation in 2016. David joined Haywood Securities in 2003, became Branch Manager of the Toronto Office and joined the Haywood Board of Directors in 2016. Since 2015 David has been actively involved in board governance and board reform for both a community sport organization and a provincial sport organization.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Investment Banking
Diego Cuba joined Haywood in 2024 with over a decade of experience helping energy companies develop, consolidate, and increase shareholder value. Diego's investment banking experience focuses on A&D, M&A, equity financings and financial advisory, with a primary focus on the energy sector. Diego's experience includes work as a reserves evaluator (GLJ) and a corporate development/planning professional at a public energy company.
Diego holds a BSc in Oil and Gas Engineering from the University of Calgary and an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor / Equities Trader
Job Titles:
- Manager, Investment Banking
Elaine Anderson joined Haywood in 1986. Elaine started her career at C.M. Oliver & Company and has held a variety of roles within the industry including sales and administration. She has spent the last 25 years in Investment Banking where she holds the position of Vice President & Manager.
Enrico has been in the securities industry for over 35 years, focusing primarily in the mining and energy sectors with an extensive background in initial public offerings. Prior to joining Haywood, at his previous firm he was a regular member of the Chairman's Club in recognition of achievement.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Investment Banking
Filitsa has 20 years of broad experience in capital markets, with expertise in deal execution, syndicate accounting, operations, and compliance. Prior to joining Haywood's Investment Banking group in 2007, Filitsa began her career in the securities industry with a well-known transfer agent, holding a management position in corporate actions and entitlements. In 2013, Filitsa briefly departed Haywood to lead the syndication department at another boutique investment dealer before returning to Haywood in 2017. She currently assists in overseeing the management of the investment banking group and deal execution from engagement to closing.
Filitsa's experience is a valued attribute for the internal liaison between the investment banking group, syndication, operations, finance and the executive team and, externally with issuers, legal counsel, industry peers, and industry regulators. Filitsa received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.
Frank is born and raised in Vancouver and grew up in the world of finance. He majored in Economics at the University of Victoria and brings with him more than 10 years of experience in the Wealth Management and Capital Markets businesses.
He has worked in a multitude of financial positions over the years which have allowed him to develop a holistic approach to investing and financial planning.
Frank's focus on global macroeconomic conditions helps ensure his clients are always on track to achieving their financial goals. As part of his extensive professional development, Frank has completed several courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute and is currently working towards his Chartered Investment Manager designation.
Fred has been active in the Securities industry since 1987, where he began his career at Continental Securities, which merged with Yorkton Securities in 1989. In 2002 Fred became a partner of Bolder Investment Partners and transferred his business to Haywood in October of 2010. Fred maintains an active book and enjoys working with his clients and industry colleagues.
Gary studied Commerce and Economics at the University of British Columbia prior to starting in the brokerage industry 30 years ago. Gary joined Haywood in 2004 and focuses primarily on the Junior Resource Sector.
Job Titles:
- Analyst, Special Situations
Gianluca joined Haywood in May 2022 with over seven years of experience in the investment industry. He most recently spent the past two years at Torrent Capital, a publicly traded investment company & merchant bank. Prior to, Gianluca spent five years in equity research between Cantor Fitzgerald and Echelon Wealth Partners, where he covered a range of companies in the technology, gaming and diversified sectors.
Gianluca is a graduate of the University of Windsor's Odette School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance.
Giovanni Crescenzi joins Haywood with 7 years of investment management and financial planning experience. Giovanni provides comprehensive wealth management solutions and access to exclusive investment opportunities to working individuals, corporate professionals, business owners, and retirees.
Giovanni has relationships with trusted outside professionals who can independently service his clients with civil law consultation, tax-planning strategies, business succession & estate planning.
Giovanni is committed to helping his clients achieve their financial objectives by providing a high level of professionalism and client service.
Graham joined Retail Sales in Vancouver in 2016. With over 20 years experience, most recently at Wolverton where he spent the past 12 years focused on resources and diversified industries.
Job Titles:
- Associate Portfolio Manager
Grant started his career in the investment industry with Bolder Investment Partners, and thereafter joined Haywood Securities in 2010. With his expanding knowledge of developing technologies, an area of focus in his investment strategies, Grant identifies growth opportunities early on. Grant is options licensed, and has extensive experience with initial public offerings and secondary financings. Grant believes in building long-term relationships with his clients in order to work as a team to reach their investment goals.
Greg has over 22 years experience in the financial services industry and holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Business Administration, from the Ivey Business School University of Western Ontario. He also holds the CIM designation and is an approved Portfolio Manager.
Greg has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. His business is primarily focused on North American equities and money market instruments.
Harry began his career working with his partner David Kearnes - providing high level Venture Capital services to select groups of high net worth clients. They pursue junior companies with growth potential in a variety of sectors to ensure the products they offer their clients are tailored to their specific investments needs.
Harry holds a double BSc in Mathematics and Economics.
As an Investment Advisor, Iacopo specializes in building long-term portfolios for his clients specifically made up of large cap international stocks and ETFs. Iacopo also works as a Fee Based Products Associate and helped build the Separately Managed Accounts platform at Haywood alongside Alan Berge.
Before joining Haywood in 2019 Iacopo worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in the retail sector. Iacopo speaks English, Italian, and Spanish fluently which enables him to service to clients in multiple jurisdictions.
Iacopo was born in Rome and moved to Vancouver with his family in 2010. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2017 with a Specialization in Honors Global Economics.
Ian Frame joined Haywood in September of 2015. Ian has thirty years of experience as an Investment Advisor and his expertise includes resource-based venture capital and wealth management, offered through a boutique service. Prior to joining Haywood and since 1988, Ian was Vice-President, Investment Advisor at RGMP Securities Ltd, Macquarie Private Wealth, Blackmont Capital and Yorkton Securities Inc.
Ivano joined Haywood in 2010 and brings over 22 years of experience in financial services and venture capital. He specializes in structuring and raising capital for private and public companies in the mining, technology and biotech sectors.
Ivano is also licensed to trade Options and is able to offer trading strategies for his clients, and is now also licensed as a Registered Representative in the U.S.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
James offers comprehensive investment management solutions that are carefully tailored to meet each client's retirement and estate planning needs. His 25 years of experience is reflected in a conservative investment approach, matching clients desire to grow their portfolios while also protecting and preserving their wealth.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor & Trader
Jason joined Haywood in 2005 as an Investment Advisor and Equities and Option Trader. He has been in the securities industry for over 20 years. Jason's focus is on developing long term business relationships with his domestic and foreign clients, built on trust and sustained with exceptional customer service. Jason also enjoys options trading and is a qualified options supervisor at Haywood.
Jason is also a U.S. FINRA-Licensed Registered Representative.
Jason joined Haywood in 2020 and has been involved in the financial industry for over 25 years. Jason provides guidance to his clients who are seeking wealth management strategies as well as advice on venture opportunities for clients who are more risk tolerant and prefer a more speculative investment approach.
Jason is a member of David Elliott and Andrew Williams' team, supporting the group as a fully licensed Registered Representative and Trader. He is also options licensed, and since 2018 has been a U.S. licensed Registered Representative, currently through our subsidiary, Haywood Securities USA Inc.
Jay joined Haywood Securities in March of 2003. Jay possesses over 20 years of experience as a retail Investment Advisor. A graduate of York University and Osgoode Hall Law School, Jay holds both a B.A. and a LL.B.
Jeff joined Haywood in December 2002. He has over 30 years of experience as an investment advisor. Jeff is licensed to trade options. He holds a marketing and sales diploma from V.C.C. Langara Campus, and attended the University of British Columbia.
Jeff joined Haywood in 1996 as a registered trader, and became a licensed broker in 1999.
Jeff's qualifications include completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Trader Training Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, Series 37 and the Professional Financial Planning course.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
- Senior Investment Advisor / Haywood Securities Inc.
Since 1983 Jennifer has worked for both national and international firms and has successfully steered clients through a number of market cycles. She learned how economic cycles can affect life in general. Both her parents worked in the investment industry (her father was the first commodity broker in Calgary).
Jock joined Haywood Securities in October 2010 after transferring his business from Bolder Investment Partners, where he was a Partner and Director. Jock has been an executive in the securities industry since 1980, where he began his career at McDermid St. Lawrence (now Raymond James Canada) as an Investment Advisor and eventually became a Director of the firm. Jock joined Canaccord Capital in 1992, where he was appointed Vice President and worked as an Investment Advisor. In 1998 Jock helped form Bolder Investment Partners, which was eventually taken over by Haywood in 2010. Additionally, Jock is a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor
- Vice President
John joined Haywood Securities Inc. as an Investment Advisor and Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. as a Registered Representative in 2014 with over 25 years of experience in financial services. He enjoys working with his clients in providing comprehensive growth portfolios that focus on the North American equity markets. John has raised in excess of $350 million in capital for small cap companies worldwide.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Investment Advisor
John joined Haywood Securities Inc. as an Investment Advisor in 2014 and has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2015. With over 20 years of experience servicing a diverse clientele located in Canada, the US and abroad, John covers multiple sectors and has a proven track record of identifying attractive investment opportunities for clients. A significant part of John's business is dedicated to assisting clients located outside of Canada that require solutions related to Canadian listed securities and markets.
John joined Haywood in October 2001 and has over 19 years of experience as a stock broker. He has focused his career developing long term relationships and works closely with his clients to help manage their investment goals. He specializes in looking for opportunities in small to mid-capital companies. John holds a business degree from Simon Fraser University with a focus on Finance and Marketing and holds the Professional Financial Planner (PFP) designation.
John joined Haywood in 2018 as an assistant for multiple investment advisors. His passion for crypto currency and high growth technology companies, led him in 2020 to build a rapidly growing clientele exclusively focused in those areas. John comes from a background in retail banking and since 2015 has developed a broad crypto experience including extensive crypto mining. John is known for his in depth knowledge, his ability to see trends, capitalize on them, and most importantly, the pursuit of excellent client satisfaction.
John holds a BBA and received his Certified Bitcoin Professional Certificate (CBP) in 2016.
John brings over 17 years of capital markets experience from both the buy and sell side. Most recently, he spent 8 years as Senior VP of Institutional Trading at Macquarie Securities with a primary focus on the resource sector. Throughout his career in finance John has built a strong network with global investors providing value-added insight on the Canadian markets. Previous roles include 3 years as an Associate Portfolio Manager at Blumont Capital, and 3 years as a Senior Analyst/Trader at First Asset Investments.
John Tognetti is credited with guiding Haywood's growth from a regional retail investment dealer to a leading independent, full-service firm. With more than 30 years of experience as an investment adviser and trader, John has brought Haywood Securities extensive retail and institutional distribution as well as a multitude of industry contacts. John has a proven track record of providing his clients with successful and timely investment ideas.
John joined Haywood in 1996 and has accumulated more than 30 years of experience in the brokerage industry, focusing primarily on trading. John currently manages the Retail Trading Desk and holds both his Canadian and U.S. license.
Jonathan has been with Haywood Securities since 2008. His years as a Sales Associate to one of Haywood's top producing Investment Advisor have served him well in his current role.
As an Investment Advisor, Jonathan focuses on assisting clients who have reached the stage where their financial affairs have become increasingly complex and require professional support to manage their investment portfolio. As part of his extensive professional development, Jonathan has completed several courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute.
Job Titles:
- Mining Engineer
- Senior Mining Analyst
Kerry Smith worked for 10 years as a mining engineer in Western Canada before completing his MBA in 1992. Kerry joined First Marathon Securities Limited as a mining analyst in 1992 and joined Haywood in 2001 as Senior Mining Analyst and Vice President. Kerry's focus is on growth oriented gold and base metal mining companies.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, Investment Banking & Director
Kevin Campbell joined Haywood in February 2007. Kevin has more than a decade of experience in the financial industry where he has performed a variety of roles, but since 2004 he has worked as an investment banker, focusing on the mining sector. Kevin works with mining issuers across a broad array of commodities and geographies, in both a financing and advisory capacity. Prior to joining Haywood, Kevin was Vice President, Investment Banking at Dundee Securities Corp.
Kevin has been employed with Haywood Securities Inc. for 10 years, a registered Investment Advisor since 2017 and is options licensed.
Kevin is also a licensed Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc.
Kirk joined Haywood Securities Inc. in 1988 and has been an Investment Advisor of Retail Sales and Trading since 1982.
Prior to joining Haywood, he worked at a Vancouver-based investment dealer. He achieved his Canadian securities license in 1982 and has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities Inc. (USA) since 1988. With more than 30 years of experience, Kirk is an industry veteran, well known for his technical skillset, integrity, and steadfast commitment to high quality service.
Len joined Haywood in 1988, after spending 4 years as a broker at one of Canada's oldest brokerage firms. Len obtained his U.S. registration as a broker in 1998.
Len has worked with his partner Kirk Fyffe for 30 years. Through the years this unique partnership has earned a strong reputation for exceptional service, integrity and commitment to clients. Angela Civitareale joined the team in 2004.
Lisa has over 15 years' experience as an Investment Advisor, growing a hybrid wealth management business catering to both Canadian and International clients. Her services include investment portfolio management, household financial consultation, and identifying venture opportunities. She has co-led the successful listings of capital pool corporations and go-public transactions with a focus on diligently managing risk for all stakeholders.
Lisa has further demonstrated her leadership acumen by serving on municipal economic and development committees, and by completing her Six Sigma Green belt certification. Her personal and professional passions intersect in areas focused on environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and elevating women to recognize themselves as confident investors.
She had the privilege of graduating from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce and holds multiple certificates and licenses from the Canadian Securities Institute.
As a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA), Lisa provides U.S. clientele with access to the Canadian public markets.
Lorna is a graduate of McMaster University and has been a registered Investment Advisor with Haywood Securities Inc. since 1991. Lorna is also a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. which allows her to conduct investment business with residents of the USA.
Her focus is on helping to prepare her clients for retirement while managing their investment needs during their working years.
Lorna has served on the board of directors of Theatre Calgary, Vertigo Theatre and the Panorama Mountain Freeride Club.
Job Titles:
- Director, Institutional Sales
Lui joined Haywood in August 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience in the Canadian Capital markets in Institutional Sales, working mostly with independent sell side boutiques, most recently at Beacon Securities. Prior to capital markets, he worked as a commodities broker with a large US brokerage.
Lui is a graduate of Ryerson University with a degree in Commerce.
Job Titles:
- Mining Analyst With
- Research Analyst, Mining
Marcus is a Mining Analyst with Haywood Securities, with a focus on early-stage assets within the metals and mining space. Prior to his arrival at Haywood in 2024, Marcus worked as an Equity Research Associate for H.C. Wainwright & Co. out of New York City.
Following completion of his Bachelor of Science in Geoscience from San Antonio's Trinity University, Marcus began his career as a geologist working on systematic grassroots exploration programs throughout British Columbia.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Investment Banking
Martin joined the Haywood Investment Banking Team in 2018, with a focus on the metals and mining sector. Together with the Haywood Investment Banking team, he was fundamental to the execution of numerous M&A advisory mandates and financings with total value in excess of $6 billion. Select key transactions include: Sole advisor on San Cristobal Mining Inc.'s acquisition of Minera San Cristobal S.A. and the associated funding package, sole bookrunner on Karora Resources Inc.'s $69 million bought deal prospectus offering, sole advisor on Alamos Gold Inc.'s US$60 million sale of the Esperanza Gold Project, and joint bookrunner on Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc.'s $47 million initial public offering.
Martin holds a Bachelors of Applied Science in Mining Engineering and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Queen's University.
Martin joined Haywood in 2003 and has experience in sales & trading, investment banking and portfolio management. With over 20 years of capital markets experience and a disciplined approach to risk management, Martin offers clients customized portfolio solutions on a discretionary managed basis, in addition to equity fundraising, execution and advisory services.
Martin holds an MBA from Queens University and is a CFA Charterholder. He has been a U.S. licensed Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2004.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Investment Advisor
Prior to joining Haywood in 2018, Michael provided disciplined investment advice and objective-based research, working with an independent full-service investment firm and prior, with one of Canada's largest banks. Michael has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) since 2019.
Michael has earned his Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder designation, the highest distinction in the investment management profession, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA).
Michael has been a trader since 1998, starting in the energy derivatives sector in Calgary and moving to the equities sector in Toronto in 2002. Michael joined Haywood Securities Inc. in 2013 as an Institutional Sales Trader and has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2013. Michael, a CFA Charterholder, brings key experience to buy-side clients in North America and abroad, institutional and retail clients alike.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, Institutional Sales
Michael McGuin was appointed to Haywood's Institutional Sales and Trading Group in 2010. Michael is an accomplished institutional salesperson bringing relevant experience, skills and relationships to heighten the team's research and idea distribution in the mining and oil & gas sectors.
Michael has worked in a variety of roles in institutional equity sales, where he gained extensive experience and knowledge of the domestic and international markets. He was most recently at Blackmont Capital, an institutional and retail equity brokerage firm.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Syndication & Director
Michelle joined Haywood in 2007 with extensive financial industry experience. Haywood Securities' Equity Capital Markets (ECM) division is pivotal in connecting Haywood clients to focused investment opportunities.
Led by Michelle, the group handles all aspects of the marketing, distribution, and reporting of new issues that are either sourced through Haywood or other Canadian Dealers, and IIROC member firms.
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager - Retail Sales, Vancouver
Nanci started her industry career in 1994 as an assistant for one of the top performing Investment Advisors with Burns Fry Ltd. After a decade in the capital markets, in a variety of administrative roles (followed by an extended leave to focus on raising her five children), Nanci joined Haywood Securities in 2017. She is currently a Registered Representative and the Vancouver Head Office, Branch Manager - Retail Sales.
Nanci holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Brunswick and has completed her CFA Level 1 exam.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor / Equities Trader
Nancy joined Haywood in July 1996 with over 15 years of trading experience. She came to Haywood as a trader for David Elliott and over the years has developed her own broker/dealer business as well. Nancy loves the fast paced aspect of trading and has continued to enhance her knowledge of today's ever changing marketplace.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Head of Research
- Special Situations Research Analyst
Neal joined Haywood in May 2017 as Special Situations Research Analyst, with a focus in the Cannabis sector. With well over ten years of experience, Neal has worked as a Research Analyst covering a wide range of special situation companies that include the medical marijuana industry.
Neal holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and a B. Comm. from McGill University.
Job Titles:
- Director, Institutional Sales
Niall joins Haywood from various advisory and capital markets positions, most recently in London, having spent the last three years in investment banking roles focused on financial restructuring. Prior to this, he gained 10 years of experience in institutional equity sales at a major Canadian bank based in both Toronto and London.
His breadth of knowledge spans across various roles in corporate transactions and debt and equity financial advisories, including within the commodities space.
Niall is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a degree in Mathematics & Business Administration, and is also a CFA Charterholder (2014).
Nik joined Haywood in 2019 after 4 years as an Associate Advisor to a top performing group in the industry. By taking a detailed approach to each and every client profile, Nik is proud to provide his clients with unique yet comprehensive investment solutions through a varied offering of capital market products, special situation investments and a healthy dose of conservative investment products.
In addition to being a licensed advisor in Canada, Nik is also US licensed through our subsidiary Haywood USA.
In his spare time, Nik enjoys riding his bike, playing rugby for the Capilano Rugby Club and reading up on innovative new trends in the global market place.
Pat has close to 40 years' experience in the brokerage industry. Pat started his career in 1974 with Bongard Leslie in Toronto, then returned to British Columbia in 1977 and joined Canarim Investments where his father, brother and eventually son and nephew worked.
Pat enjoyed 36 years as a trader/salesperson both on and off the trading floor while working there. Moving on to spend two years with Richardson GMP, Pat missed the entrepreneurial spirit and trading flexibility of a local firm and is pleased to have started with Haywood in September 2015, where he shares his time with many friends and colleagues.
Pat is fully U.S. and Canadian licensed.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
Born and raised in Vancouver, Paul's been an Investment Advisor in Canada for over 30 years and a U.S. Registered Representative for over 20 years, helping clients grow their wealth. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of British Columbia, Paul worked as an Investment Advisor with Yorkton Securities and later obtained his Master of Business Administration. He joined Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management in 2005 and joined Haywood Securities Inc. as a Investment Advisor and Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. as a Registered Representative in 2015.
Paul enjoys working with entrepreneurs, business owners and senior executives in a variety of industries ranging from mining to technology. His extensive knowledge of financial products allows him to work with his clients to provide individualized investment and retirement solutions. In addition to providing investment advice, Paul has been instrumental in the listing and financing of numerous public companies.
Paul holds both his Canadian and U.S. brokers licenses and works with clients in several international jurisdictions. Paul also holds an insurance license in British Columbia.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
Paul Saks joined Haywood 15 years ago, after a 14 year stint at Burns Fry/ Nesbitt Burns. Although he departed as a top tier Investment Advisor, he found the big bank culture unappealing. Paul enjoys creating growth and growth and income portfolios that are not overly diversified. He believes in managing names and keeping the approach simple with regard to client suitability, needs, objectives, risk profile and tolerance.
Paul has extensive experience in the energy sector and a far reaching network in this domain which helps him to manage the cycles in this dynamic area. Paul's decision making abilities are an asset in the quickly changing, globally interactive markets of today.
Peter Virvilis was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Haywood Securities in 2017 and is also a Director of Haywood. Prior to that, Peter served as the Executive Vice President of Operations and Treasurer of Canaccord Financial where he had a very distinguished career of service since 1987.
Peter has made important contributions to the Canadian securities industry by his service to various industry organizations, including as a Director of CDS and a member on many of its committees, as well as being Past Chairman of the IIROC Financial Administrators Section.
Peter earned his BA Commerce degree from UBC in 1983.
Pierre has over 20 years of experience in the industry, most recently as senior mining analyst covering gold and base metals equities with Laurentian Bank Securities and previously, with Macquarie Capital Markets and Orion Securities. Prior to working in capital markets, Pierre worked in industry as a geologist for several major diversified mining companies and in research at the Geological Survey of Canada.
Pierre has a MBA from Columbia University, an MSc. in economic geology from the University of Western Ontario, and a BA from Amherst College.
Job Titles:
- Associate Portfolio Manager
- CIM / Portfolio Manager
- Investment Advisor & Associate Portfolio Manager With
- Portfolio Manager With
Randal is an Investment Advisor & Associate Portfolio Manager with Haywood Securities Inc. He earned his Economics degree at the University of British Columbia in 1993, prior to working around the world in places like Austria, Switzerland, Australia and Chile, where he helped run the operations of a mining company. In 1997, he became an Investment Advisor, Professional Financial Planner and, in 2005, he became an Associate Portfolio Manager after obtaining his Chartered Investment Manager designation. Randal has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2015. Randal specializes in Canadian equities, ranging from blue-chip dividend-payers to resource and technology growth stocks. His strong network provides him with qualified insight on assets, management teams and fund flows, which can give him and his clients a competitive advantage.
Randal is a Portfolio Manager with Haywood Securities Inc. and a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA). He earned his Economics degree at the University of British Columbia in 1993, prior to working around the world in places like Austria, Switzerland, Australia and Chile, where he helped run the operations of a mining company.
Richard joined Haywood in 2004 and has over 23 years of experience in the financial service industry. He enjoys working with clients and helping them reach their financial goals, be it saving and planning for retirement, educational savings, or preserving and growing their capital over time. He works with clients to build and maintain a customized portfolio that suits their individual needs. Richard holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) designations.
Rob Blanchard was appointed president of Haywood Securities in 1991, and is also a director at Haywood. Rob originally joined Haywood as a managing director in 1986. After a 3 year hiatus beginning in 1988 to pursue a career opportunity in real estate development, Rob has been leading Haywood for over 2 decades. Rob began his career in 1978 with C.M. Oliver & Company, followed by a move to Yorkton Securities in 1983. He has more than 30 years of industry experience spanning the areas of trading, administration and compliance. Rob oversees all administration, marketing and corporate development for the firm.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor & Trader
Rob began his career in securities when he joined Haywood in 2002. After gaining experience in operations and on the retail trade desk he moved into his current role in 2007. He is a licensed trader in equities as well as options and holds the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation. Rob thrives on the challenge that todays changing financial markets present. His goal is to foster long term client relationships built on strong customer service and communication.
Job Titles:
- Head of Institutional Equity Trading & Director
Ron joined Haywood in 2004 and currently serves as the Head of Institutional Equity Trading. Ron started his trading career with Dominion Securities (now RBC) on the historic Toronto Stock Exchange Trading Floor, where he began to develop his trading finesse. He then moved over to First Marathon's (now National Bank) Institutional Trading Team. Ron has built very strong relationships with some of Canada's largest financial institutions and leading hedge funds, on a solid foundation of integrity and trust.
Ryan is both Canadian and US licensed. His core focus is using his experience, education, and strategic relationships to deliver personalized and pragmatic solutions to each client's diverse investment needs. Servicing Canadian, US, and international clients, Ryan specializes in client compensation stock option and restricted stock unit exercises. In addition, Ryan works with numerous issuers in the coordination of legend removal from restricted securities for US investors. Ryan communicates with clients on the array of high-quality and unique financing opportunities offered in the marketplace. Moreover, Ryan actively searches attractive venture capital investment opportunities and issuer financings opportunities for the benefit of his clients, while providing growth capital for the underlying issuer.
Ryan completed his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance at the University of British Columbia. In addition, Ryan has passed the CFA Level I Examination. Ryan enjoys playing ultimate frisbee year-round, and enjoys running, skiing and hiking with his dog.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, Investment Banking
Ryan joined Haywood in September 2015 from a leading global investment bank where he worked for over a decade. Ryan has been successfully involved in over 40 M&A advisory assignments with a combined value of over $25 billion. He has also been involved in 300+ equity and debt financing mandates raising in excess of $7 billion.
Ryan works with mining issuers across a range of commodities and geographies. Ryan holds a B.Com (Honours) from the School of Business at Queen's University and a Masters of Finance (Distinction) from INSEAD.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Advisor
Sandra Haycock joined Haywood October 1, 2015. Sandra has more than 30 years in the Financial Industry which started with the Royal Bank in Edmonton after graduating with her Bachelor of Commerce, then several positions across Alberta, and then at the Royal Bank Private Banking in Calgary.
For the last 27 years she has been in the brokerage business beginning with Yorkton Securities Inc, which was then taken over by numerous firms, most recently Macquarie Private Wealth and then Richardson GMP.
She has been involved in numerous Private Placements, JCPs and CPCs, and is fully licensed in both Canada and the United States.
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor / Equities Trader
Sandra joined Haywood Securities in 2010. She has amassed over 25 years of trading experience working with some of the most successful brokers in the business. Sandra maintains an active and growing book of clients and continually works on upgrading her skillset and knowledge base of the ever-changing securities business. Sandra is known for her professionalism, business knowledge and engaging personality, and enjoys long and successful working relationships with her clients and colleagues.
Job Titles:
- Director, Investment Banking
Sarah Hindle joined Haywood in 2010, and has extensive investment banking experience focused on M&A, financings and financial advisory for clients in the mining sector at all stages of development and across a broad range of commodities and jurisdictions. Sarah has been successfully involved in over 100 mining M&A advisory assignments, and financing mandates helping raise $6+ billion in aggregate for corporate clients.
Sarah holds a BSc (Honours) in Geology from St. Francis Xavier University and a MASc in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia. She sits on the BC Local Advisory Committee for the TSX Venture Exchange, and is a member of the BC Securities Commission's Corporate Finance Stakeholder Forum.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, Investment Banking
Sean MacGillis began his career in corporate development for a Canadian issuer that was ultimately sold for $500 million. Following the sale, Sean joined Haywood Securities in 2016 and currently serves as Managing Director, Investment Banking focusing on growth-oriented issuers and special situations.
In his role, he has advised on +$4 billion of M&A and led/been involved in aggregate financing activity of +$1.5 billion. Sean holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering degree from Queen's University in Kingston.
Job Titles:
- in 2003 As an Investment Advisor
- Investment Advisor & Equities Trader
Stephanie joined Haywood in 2003 as an Investment Advisor and Equity Trader. Prior to moving to Haywood she spent over 10 years with two local brokerage firms as both a licensed IA and Equity Trader. Stephanie is known for her professionalism and client loyalty, offering each client an individualized commitment to detail on their personal investment needs. As an active Trader, Stephanie provides precise and timely trade execution within all Canadian and US marketplaces.
Stephanie currently sits as co-chair of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Nomination Committee.
Job Titles:
- Associate Portfolio Manager & DROP
Steve joined Haywood Securities Inc. in 2010, with 14 years of investment firm experience in both trading and as an investment advisor in equities, fixed income and subsequently in derivatives. Steve holds a diploma in Financial Management from BCIT, has the CFA designation and is the options principle for Haywood Securities Inc. He has extensive experience in derivative risk control and, complex option & fixed income strategy implementation. More recently, Steve has been developing fixed income retirement solutions for client under an asset liability management (ALM) framework. Steve has been a Registered Representative with Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. since 2011.
Job Titles:
- Head of Trading, Institutional Sales Trader & Director
Stephen Meyer started in the investment business in 1992 at Scotia McLeod and joined Haywood in 1996. He currently serves as Head of Trading and as an Institutional Sales Trader. Stephen holds a Graduate degree in Economics from UBC and has spent many years teaching at the Sauder School of Business.
Steve's been a licensed Investment Advisor since 1983 and with Haywood for 26 years.
He specializes in working with Canadian and US private companies to bring them to the public market. He has helped finance companies in a variety of sectors including technology, biotech and resource.
Steve is Options licensed in Canada and licensed as a Registered Representative in the US.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Investment Advisor
Thomas began his career with Haywood in 1999 as Vice President & Investment Advisor. Today, as a registered Portfolio Manager, Thomas offers customized portfolio solutions on a discretionary managed basis and focuses on identifying attractive investment opportunities for his retail clients.
Tom has been instrumental in raising capital for numerous issuers operating within the resource and industrial sectors, amassing considerable expertise with initial and secondary public offerings, through which he has developed a deep understanding of industry trends and a nuanced eye to identify market opportunities.
Tim joined Haywood in 2009 and recently celebrated his 33rd anniversary in the industry as an investment advisor. Tim's focus is in the natural resource sector; financing and accumulating positions in junior and mid-cap companies. Tim graduated from UBC in 1985 with his Bachelor of Arts.
Job Titles:
- Director, Institutional Sales
Tim graduated from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts with a Bachelors in Economics. He worked in New York City for over 8 years in the financial service industry, first at Knight Trading Group as a Financial Analyst, then at Lehman Brothers as a Senior Liability Trader on their small cap equity desk. As a Haywood Securities Inc. Investment Advisor and Haywood Securities (USA) Inc. Registered Representative, Tim is responsible for managing new and existing west coast institutional relationships both in the US and Canada with a particular focus in Vancouver, California and Texas.
Tom joined Haywood in 2010 with more than a decade of capital market experience. He believes in building meaningful relationships with his clients built upon respect, trust, communication and exceptional customer service. He creates customized strategic risk and portfolio management solutions for clients and provides companies assistance with equity financing and advisory services.
Tom is an Associate Portfolio Manager with a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation and a certified Equities and Options Trader. Tom and his team are fluent in English, French and Cantonese.
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager
- Portfolio Manager
Tony Migliarese is the Branch Manager of Haywood's Calgary office and is credited with the development and growth of Calgary's retail sales team. Tony joined Haywood in February 2003, where he continued to build its already strong client base. He has been successful in taking many start-up companies to the public market. Prior to joining Haywood, Tony worked at Raymond James and its predecessor companies for nine years.
Tony was born in Trail, BC and, as a young child, moved with his family to Calgary; he has lived here ever since. While in his twenties, Tony met and married his wife, Traci. Not only did Tony enjoy building his investment practice, he and Traci also enjoyed travelling the world, which they did considerably before being blessed with the birth of their twin daughters in 2009!
For over 21 years in the financial services industry, Tony has provided his clients with quality investment advice, while managing his clients' investment portfolios through the use of various investment strategies, all tailored to each client's individual wants, needs, and objectives.
The mission of Tony's practice is plain and simple: to help all his clients protect and grow their wealth, and to have his clients achieve their financial goals through his disciplined, time proven, and risk-appropriate approach to navigating the financial maze. Additionally, Tony has helped numerous start-up and later-stage companies with initial and mezzanine financing.
Tony's credentials set him well apart from most investment professionals. Not only has he earned his Canadian Investment Manager Certification and his Option and Derivative Supervisor designation, he is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Most recently, Tony earned his Portfolio Manager Designation, which allows him to manage investment portfolios discretionarily - a prodigious additional benefit for his busy clients.
Licensed as a Registered Representative in the USA, Tony is able to provide his investment advisory services to US-resident clients through the firm's affiliate: Haywood USA Inc.
In addition to assisting his private clients, since Tony joined the firm in 2003, he also serves in the capacity of Branch Manager of Haywood Securities' Calgary office.
Tony is very active in the local community and appropriately supportive of local charities. Additionally, his Annual Golf Tournament for Charity has successfully raised over $500,000 for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.
Whenever Tony finds he can squeeze some free time into his busy time, he and his family enjoy spending that time in and around Calgary and at their vacation cottage in Invermere.
Since becoming an Investment Advisor in 1998 after having worked as a Radiation Therapist at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre and furthered his education in business with an MBA, Tony has focused on providing diversified, high quality, and tax efficient investments to suit each investor's individual needs and goals.
Tony offers investment solutions for individuals, families, health care professionals and business owners looking to secure their financial future and retirement.
Contact Tony: (416) 507-2340
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Tor Schmidt
Tor Schmidt
Institutional Equities Trader
Contact Tor: (604) 697-7414
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TRINA WANG
TRINA WANG
Vice President, Investment Banking
Job Titles:
- Institutional Equities Trader
Tor's career began in the mid 90's working at Scotia McLeod and Canadian Western Capital. He joined the Institutional team at Haywood in 1999. Tor is an expert in the everchanging landscape of the Canadian trading platforms, keeping current with all market nuances and having best execution as his primary goal. He is responsible for trading in both principle and agency capacity.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Investment Banking
Trina has over 20 years of capital markets experience through various roles within the securities industry. Most recently, Trina was Director - Equity Capital Markets at Canaccord Genuity. She is well-versed on the attributes necessary to act as the primary liaison between internal sales, compliance, operations teams, and external counterparts, for capital markets transactions. Trina joined Haywood in 2023 and manages the investment banking department operations and execution.