Kevin J. Vandermeer

Kevin J. Vandermeer, CFA, FCSI has a diverse and extensive work experience in the financial industry. Kevin J. is currently serving as the Managing Director, Wealth Management & Branch Manager at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Canada since April 2022. In addition to this role, they also hold the position of Lead Portfolio Manager, Investment & Advisory Solutions at the same company since September 2017.

Prior to joining Canaccord Genuity, Vandermeer worked as the Vice President & Portfolio Manager at the Resilient Canadian Equity Trend Fund from March 2015 to September 2017. Their role involved implementing an evidence-based and systematic investment strategy to generate strong absolute and risk-adjusted returns in Canadian equities.

Before that, they served as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities at RBC Global Asset Management from July 2009 to March 2015. In this position, Vandermeer co-managed a significant asset portfolio of C$3.7 billion across various Canadian equity mandates.

Earlier in their career, Vandermeer worked as a Vice President & Portfolio Manager at BonaVista Asset Management from January 2007 to July 2009. During this time, they analyzed and modeled Canadian equities using a relative value model known as the "Confederation Life" model.

Overall, Vandermeer's work experience highlights their expertise in portfolio management, wealth management, and achieving strong investment performance in Canadian equities.

Kevin J. Vandermeer, CFA, FCSI obtained their Bachelor of Commerce degree "With Distinction" from the University of Toronto - University of Trinity College in 1996. Kevin J. later achieved their CFA Charter from the CFA Institute in October 2001. In 2017, they became a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).