Brian George Acker

Strategic Analysis Corp. (SAC) is an independent, Canadian capital markets research firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1978 as an economic research institute by physicist and economist, Dr. Verne Atrill. SAC provides independent and unbiased research and advice to individuals, financial professionals, and corporations. Their web-based investment research service covers over 4000 North American equities.

TD Securities, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE, TSE: TD). TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients. Their services also include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures and executing daily trading and investment needs. The firm’s equity group provides research coverage of various sectors. Their fixed-income group provides a full range of underwriting sales and trading products for Canadian, US and European debt issuers and investors.

TDAM USA, Inc. is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded as Waterhouse Asset Management, Inc. in 1995 and do-business-as TD Asset Management. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank US Holding Co., which is wholly-owned by the Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE, TSE: TD), a Canadian chartered bank. TDAM USA provides discretionary investment management services to corporations and certain affiliates, such as TDAM and TD Bank, N.A. They also offer services to pension plans, endowments and foundations, but do not directly offer their services to high net-worth or retail clients.

Fortress Fund Managers Ltd. (FFM) is an investment manager headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados. The firm was founded by Roger Cave in 1996 and is a subsidiary of Cave Shepherd & Co. Ltd. FFM offers a range of funds and investment products to institutions and high net worth individuals.

CFA Society Toronto supports the professional and business development of charterholders. It provides member services including educational programs, sponsored events, employment postings, and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Canoe Financial LP (Canoe) is an independent, Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm was founded by Michael Chernoff in 2008. Canoe offers a variety of mutual fund and closed-end investment products that are designed to build wealth for Canadian investors.

Part of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, TD Waterhouse Canada, Inc. is a Canadian company that offers investment services to individuals. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company's services cater to those who are just starting out, those who prefer to work with an experienced professional, and those who want to take control as a self-directed investor.