ALMORE CAPITAL - Key Persons


Arthur Stern

Job Titles:
  • Advisory
Arthur has over 35 years of mortgage lending experience. Previously, he was associated with a Toronto-based private mortgage syndicator specializing in alternative lending and real estate investments. Arthur holds a BA from York University and an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School. Arthur was called to the Bar in 1983.

Debra Thuet - Chief Compliance Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Compliance
As Chief Compliance Officer, Debra brings to Almore Capital over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her role includes overseeing compliance and the firm's regulatory policies and procedures. Prior to joining Almore, Debra served as the Manager of Compliance at Nest Wealth, Canada's first robo-advisor. Debra has previously served as the Chief Compliance Officer at GenFund Management, CBID Markets, Canada's first automated trading system, and Questrade, Canada's first day-trading registrant. Debra is a graduate of York University. Throughout her career Debra has enjoyed making meaningful contributions to the securities regulatory landscape in Ontario.

James Bryan - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Finance
  • Head of Finance
As Head of Finance, James manages the administration, financial operations and reporting at Almore Capital. Before joining Almore, James worked at Northwood Family Office as a member of the family office advisory group, assisting families with financial planning, taxation, and investment management. Prior to Northwood, James worked at PwC, where he led assurance engagements serving public and private clients across a variety of industries. James is a CPA and holds a BBA degree from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Jordan Abugov

Job Titles:
  • Director
Jordan is responsible for the origination and underwriting of mortgage lending opportunities at Almore Capital. His role includes structuring mortgage investments and managing due diligence materials in support of the firm's loan underwriting processes. Jordan oversees the evaluation and adjudication of investments. Prior to joining Almore, Jordan worked in EY's private client practice, where he led engagements across Canada and the United States, providing assurance and advisory services. Jordan is a CPA, CA, and holds an HBA degree from Ivey Business School where he graduated with distinction. Jordan is a Broker (FSRA #M19000581) and is Almore's UDP (NRD #66920).

Judd Silverstone Rapoport

Job Titles:
  • Director
Judd is responsible for the origination and underwriting of mortgage lending opportunities at Almore Capital. His role includes structuring mortgage investments and managing due diligence materials in support of the firm's loan underwriting processes. Judd oversees the evaluation and adjudication of investments. Prior to joining Almore, Judd worked at multiple non-bank commercial lenders with a particular focus on alternative real estate financing across North America. Judd holds an undergraduate degree in Business from Ryerson University and is a CFA charter holder. Judd is Almore Capital's Principal Broker (FSRA #M18000926).

Nathan Rapoport

Job Titles:
  • Advisory
Nathan has over 35 years of mortgage lending experience working with J. Rapoport Investments. Nathan has been involved in the acquisition and disposition of residential, multifamily and development lands. Nathan holds an Honors BA from York University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor.