2024 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.

Blake Cluff

BLAKE CLUFF

ASSOCIATE PORTFOLIO MANAGER & WEALTH ADVISOR

Assante Capital Management Ltd.

Institutional Investing for the Retail Client
Derek Brenzil

DEREK BRENZIL

PORTFOLIO MANAGER & HEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS

Yorkville Asset Management

Refining Portfolio Construction - An Institutional Perspective
Christian Lopes

CHRISTIAN LOPES

5TH YEAR HONOURS COMMERCE STUDENT

McMaster University

Exploring the Career Path of Michael Kovacs
John Hollingshead

JOHN HOLLINGSHEAD

DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT

Fidelity Investments Canada

Investing for Success & the Value of Financial Advice
Stan Konda

STAN KONDA

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Equity Associates Inc

Importance of Investing Early, Dollar Cost Averaging, Common Mistakes Investors Make
Caitlin Bryant

CAITLIN BRYANT

STRATEGY & OPERATIONS LEAD

Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, Visa Canada

Driving Financial Literacy & Inclusion through Open Banking
Michael Kovacs

MICHAEL KOVACS

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Harvest ETFs

Equity based Investment Products
Dennis Mitchell

DENNIS MITCHELL

CEO & CIO

Starlight Capital

Real Assets
Alex Pogacean

ALEX POGACEAN

ASSOCIATE PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Rod White Financial Group at Scotia Wealth Management

Rod White

ROD WHITE

PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Rod White Financial Group at Scotia Wealth Management

Planning, communication, and evidence-based investing: The keys to wealth management in 2023 and beyond