David Ruta

David Ruta, CFA has extensive work experience in the real estate and financial services industries. David is currently working at GWL Realty Advisors as the Vice President, Investments, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Director, Investments from January 2020 to December 2021, and as the Director, Investments from July 2017 to January 2020.

Before joining GWL Realty Advisors, David worked at Manulife Real Estate as a Senior Investment Analyst from October 2014 to July 2017, and as a Leasing Analyst from March 2013 to September 2014. In the Leasing Analyst role, they analyzed leasing conditions in major markets across the United States and Canada, contributed to lease negotiations, and provided key portfolio and market information to senior management.

David also gained experience at Manulife Asset Management, where they held various roles. David served as an Analyst from January 2013 to March 2013, where they developed reports and provided key statistics on global macroeconomic risk factors. David then worked as an Assistant Investment Officer from October 2011 to December 2012, monitoring trading activity, researching proxy items, and compiling production statistics for active asset management teams.

Additionally, David has worked as a Consultant at Investors Group Financial Services Inc., where they built and implemented financial plans for clients from March 2010 to July 2011. David also served as a Youth Roundtable Member at Nuclear Waste Management Organization from 2009 to 2010.

Earlier in their career, David held various positions at NADbank from 2002 to 2010.

Overall, David Ruta, CFA has developed a diverse range of skills and expertise through their work experience in real estate, financial analysis, portfolio management, and financial planning.

David Ruta, CFA attended Concordia University from 2004 to 2009, where they earned a B.A. in Economics. In 2011, they pursued a Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis and Investment Management at the University of Toronto. Additionally, David completed a course in Real Estate Finance: Fundamentals at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2016. David has also obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder certification from the CFA Institute. Further information regarding the timing of acquiring this certification is not provided. Prior to their university studies, David attended Bishop's University, and they completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal St George's College.