John P.C. Farrell, CFA

John Farrell, MBA CFA, is a senior Finance Professional with experience in all facets of investment management and compliance.  Strong ability to convert complex financial concepts into simple client presentations.

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EDUCATION 

Chartered Financial Analyst (C.F.A.)
Registered Representative (prior)

M.B.A.    - Finance, Economics, Marketing and Accounting
University of Toronto

B.Comm. - Finance and marketing
Queen's University

INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE

PRO-FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (2007-Present)
Provides Secretariat duties and Reports on behalf of the Company

ACKER FINLEY INC. (2007 – Present)
Member of IRC for Canada Focus Fund

VERTEX ONE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. (2009 – Present)
Member for Enhanced Income, Growth and Value Funds

COMPLIANCE EXPERIENCE

PRO-FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (2007- 2009)
SVP and Chief Compliance Officer

ROCKWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. (2003 – 2006)
VP and Chief Compliance Officer

PLATINUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. (2000 – 2003)
President, CEO and Chief Compliance Officer
       

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

ROYAL BANK FINANCIAL GROUP (1994 - 2000)
Vice President, Investments
Western Ontario Region
       
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA ( 1986 - 1994 )
Manager Investments - Scotiatrust
Pension Fund Manager
 

MEMBERSHIPS       

CFA Institute
Toronto CFA Society
 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Canadian Securities Course (also taught)
Real Estate Appraisal
Sproule Oil and Gas Appraisal
LOMA ( plus assisted in setting exams)
Dale Carnegie - Effective Speaking