Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Investment Management Services in Waterloo, ON
Since 1989, we have served clients with a customer-first and community-based approach to investment management. Our team prioritizes listening to client needs and designing flexible, custom portfolios aligned with their objectives. We emphasize a conservative, disciplined investment approach driven by client goals, building portfolios of high-quality companies guided by macroeconomic insights. Our commitment to diversification reduces risk while maintaining transparent communication through clear reporting. We pledge to manage assets with integrity, uphold ethical standards, and maintain a fiduciary duty to clients.Our compensation structure is fee-based and transparent, with no hidden costs or sales commissions. We provide discretionary management services for clients with over $1 million in investable assets. Our team combines decades of experience with a client-centric philosophy to protect and enhance capital. We partner with Guardian Capital Group to expand our regional reach while maintaining personalized service. Our mission remains focused on objective, conflict-free investment management tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Investment Strategy
Portfolio Design
Financial Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Investment Account Management
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We operate under a fiduciary duty to prioritize client interests above all else
- Our independent business structure eliminates conflicts of interest from external affiliations
- Transparent fee-based compensation with no hidden costs or transaction-based incentives
- Team of CFA charterholders and experienced professionals with decades of industry expertise
- Customized portfolio solutions tailored to individual client objectives and risk tolerances
Associations and certifications
- Portfolio Management Association of Canada
What people say
Careful consideration of client needs
Excellent reporting mechanisms
Professional and caring team
Consistent support during critical times
Wise investment guidance
Services
Investment Strategy
Our investment strategy service creates customized approaches to wealth accumulation based on individual client goals and risk tolerance. We combine macroeconomic analysis with client-specific needs assessments to develop long-term plans. Our team continuously monitors market conditions to adjust strategies while maintaining disciplined portfolio management.
Portfolio Design
We design tailored investment portfolios that balance growth potential with risk management. Our approach emphasizes high-quality equities and fixed income securities selected through rigorous fundamental analysis. Portfolios are regularly reviewed and adjusted to maintain alignment with evolving client objectives and market conditions.
Financial Planning
Our comprehensive financial planning service integrates investment management with life goals planning. We help clients navigate retirement planning, estate strategies, and tax-efficient investing while maintaining focus on long-term financial security and lifestyle preservation.
Socially Responsible Investing
We offer ESG-focused portfolios that prioritize environmental, social, and governance factors while maintaining financial performance standards. Our approach balances client values with investment quality through careful selection of companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices.
Investment Account Management
Our discretionary account management service handles day-to-day investment decisions across multiple strategies. We provide personalized oversight through dedicated portfolio managers and client service teams, ensuring each account maintains alignment with its specific wealth preservation and growth objectives.
People
Brian Lipskie
Investment Counsellor/Portfolio Manager
CFA charterholder with decades of experience in portfolio management and investment strategy development. Specializes in creating customized solutions for high-net-worth clients while maintaining strict fiduciary standards.
Ken Rae
Retired Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive industry experience who helped establish the firm's client-first philosophy. Played key role in developing investment strategies that continue to guide the firm's approach.
Sheila Yendt
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Senior executive overseeing operational excellence and client service standards. Ensures efficient delivery of investment services while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal protocols.
Joe Banwait
Chief Compliance Officer
CPA, CMA with responsibility for regulatory compliance and risk management. Maintains the firm's adherence to industry standards and ethical investment practices.
Dave Brune
Portfolio Manager
CFA charterholder and CFP professional managing client portfolios with expertise in financial planning and investment strategy implementation for diverse client needs.
Questions
What investment services do you offer?
We provide customized portfolio management, financial planning, and socially responsible investing options tailored to individual client objectives and risk profiles.
How are your fees structured?
Our fees are based on a tiered percentage of assets under management with no hidden costs, sales commissions, or transaction-based incentives.
What is your investment approach?
We employ a conservative, disciplined strategy focused on high-quality companies, macroeconomic analysis, and portfolio diversification to reduce risk.
Do you work with non-Canadian investors?
We primarily serve Canadian clients and cannot provide services to individuals residing outside Canada due to regulatory restrictions.
What minimum investment is required?
We offer discretionary management services for clients with combined investable assets exceeding $1,000,000.
How often do you communicate with clients?
We maintain regular communication through detailed reporting and scheduled reviews, with additional access to portfolio managers as needed.
