Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Investment Advisory Partner in Vancouver
Founded in 2011, Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs has established itself as a leader in technology-driven investment management and risk analytics. Our origins trace back to AP Fin Labs, a pioneer in optimizing data analytics and proprietary risk management solutions for global financial markets. In 2016, we expanded our capabilities to offer discretionary investment management services through separately managed accounts. By joining the Aligned Capital Partners platform in 2021, we enhanced our operational infrastructure to deliver exceptional client experiences while maintaining a fiduciary commitment to financial advisors.Our open-architecture approach ensures no proprietary products, prioritizing client interests through scale, access, and process-driven alpha generation. With a focus on alternative investments, portfolio advisory, and our proprietary FLARE risk engine, we empower advisors to navigate complex markets with institutional-grade tools and expertise.
Services
Risk Analytics
Portfolio Advisory
Alternative Investments
Comprehensive CIO
Manager Research
FLARE Risk Engine
Investment Analytics
Wealth Planning
Discretionary Management
Private Wealth Services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer fiduciary services with full alignment of client interests.
- Our open-architecture platform excludes proprietary products for unbiased advice.
- We utilize FLARE, a proprietary multi-dimensional risk engine for real-time allocation.
- We provide access to 2,500+ alternative investment programs with 20-30 active allocations.
- Our partnership with Aligned Capital Partners ensures scalable, compliant infrastructure.
Associations and certifications
- CIPF
- CIRO
Services
Risk Analytics
Our FLARE risk engine delivers real-time capital allocation and multi-dimensional risk analysis. This proprietary system identifies exposures, performs stress testing, and integrates compliance constraints to optimize portfolio resilience. Advisors gain actionable insights through advanced visualization tools tailored to global market dynamics.
Portfolio Advisory
We provide fiduciary portfolio design, manager selection, and risk oversight services. Our infrastructure supports financial advisors with customized solutions spanning asset allocation, due diligence, and operational frameworks to enhance client outcomes and practice growth.
Alternative Investments
Access 2,500+ alternative programs with 20-30 active allocations. Our analytics-driven approach curates differentiated alternatives through white-label pools or Omega Portfolios, ensuring unconstrained, globally diversified exposure aligned with client risk profiles and objectives.
Comprehensive CIO
We build elite investment offices for advisors, offering institutional infrastructure, technical expertise, and open-architecture frameworks. Services include operational strategy, manager research, and technology integration to streamline practice management and client service delivery.
Manager Research
Our data-driven manager selection process combines quantitative due diligence with cognitive bias mitigation. We analyze performance, risk, and operational factors across 125-150 actively monitored programs to identify skill-based managers adding true portfolio differentiation.
People
Steven Adang
Founder & Portfolio Manager
Steven founded Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs in 2011, pioneering its risk analytics platform. With over 15 years in investment management, he specializes in quantitative strategies and technology-driven solutions for institutional clients.
Jon Eaton
Portfolio Manager
Jon leads private wealth initiatives with expertise in portfolio construction and client-centric investment strategies. He brings 12 years of experience in discretionary management and client relationship optimization.
Catherine Bradley
Client Service Director
Catherine oversees client service operations, ensuring seamless platform integration and advisor support. Her 10-year background in financial technology enhances operational efficiency and client experience delivery.
Questions
What services does Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs offer for financial advisors?
We provide portfolio advisory, risk analytics, alternative investments, and comprehensive CIO services tailored to financial advisors' needs.
How does Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs's FLARE risk engine benefit clients?
FLARE enables real-time risk allocation, stress testing, and compliance integration to optimize portfolio resilience and decision-making.
Are there alternative investment options available?
Yes, access 2,500+ programs with curated white-label pools or diversified Omega Portfolios for unconstrained global exposure.
Is Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs regulated by Canadian authorities?
We operate under CIPF and CIRO regulations through our partnership with Aligned Capital Partners, ensuring compliance and investor protection.
How can advisors collaborate with Anchor Pacific Financial Risk Labs Financial Risk Labs?
Advisors can access our infrastructure via discretionary management, manager research, or customized portfolio solutions aligned with their practice goals.
