PAST WORLD CONGRESS SPEAKERS
At McMaster World Congress' 45th conference, we have gathered a diverse group of leaders, including CEOs, portfolio managers, financial experts, and innovators, who will bring a wealth of expertise and a passion for financial education. They are committed to helping you build a solid foundation in financial literacy, and they'll equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your financial future. Get ready to be motivated, informed, and inspired by their wisdom and real-world success stories.
![Paul Taylor](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/Paul-Taylor-400x400.png)
PAUL TAYLOR
VICE PRESIDENT & PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Mackenzie Multi-Asset Strategies Team
Asset Allocation, Equities Management
![Blake Cluff](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/10-400x400.png)
BLAKE CLUFF
ASSOCIATE PORTFOLIO MANAGER & WEALTH ADVISOR
Assante Capital Management Ltd.
Institutional Investing for the Retail Client
![Derek Brenzil](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/9-400x400.png)
DEREK BRENZIL
PORTFOLIO MANAGER & HEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS
Yorkville Asset Management
Refining Portfolio Construction - An Institutional Perspective
![Trevor Mapplebeck](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/19-400x400.png)
TREVOR MAPPLEBECK
MANAGING DIRECTOR & NATIONAL CLIENT ADVISORY
Marsh McLennan
Strategic and Alternative Risk
![Christian Lopes](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/13-400x400.png)
CHRISTIAN LOPES
5TH YEAR HONOURS COMMERCE STUDENT
McMaster University
Exploring the Career Path of Michael Kovacs
![John Hollingshead](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/14-400x400.png)
JOHN HOLLINGSHEAD
DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT
Fidelity Investments Canada
Investing for Success & the Value of Financial Advice
![Stan Konda](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/15-400x400.png)
STAN KONDA
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Equity Associates Inc
Importance of Investing Early, Dollar Cost Averaging, Common Mistakes Investors Make
![Caitlin Bryant](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/16-400x400.png)
CAITLIN BRYANT
STRATEGY & OPERATIONS LEAD
Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, Visa Canada
Driving Financial Literacy & Inclusion through Open Banking
![Michael Kovacs](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/Untitled-design-2-400x400.png)
MICHAEL KOVACS
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Harvest ETFs
Equity based Investment Products
![Dennis Mitchell](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/12-400x400.png)
DENNIS MITCHELL
CEO & CIO
Starlight Capital
Real Assets
![Alex Pogacean](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/11-400x400.png)
ALEX POGACEAN
ASSOCIATE PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Alex Pogacean Financial Group at Scotia Wealth Management
Planning, communication, and evidence-based investing
![Rod White](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/18-400x400.png)
ROD WHITE
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Rod White Financial Group at Scotia Wealth Management
Planning, communication, and evidence-based investing
![Paul Lee-Chin](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/Paul-Lee-Chin-400x400.png)
PAUL LEE-CHIN
PRIVATE CLIENT PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Mandeville Private Client Inc.
Mentoring Wealth Management
![Mark Perkins](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/Mark-Perkins-400x400.png)
MARK PERKINS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
FirstOntario Credit Union
Responsible Credit
![Prakash Koirala](https://worldcongress.mcmaster.ca/files/2024/01/Prakash-Koirala-400x400.png)