Network origin in Roy H. Ma first degree
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Blackmont Capital Securities
 Blackmont Capital Securities Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Blackmont Capital Securities is the broker subsidiary of Blackmont Capital, Inc. They focus on sectors such as energy, metals and minerals, biotechnology and health services, technology and special situations, business trusts and industrials, consumer staples, real estate and hospitality and financial services. Blackmont screens for emerging influences, shifts in market dynamics and changes in corporate fundamentals to identify immediate growth opportunities with the best risk-reward profile
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 98 |
| Public Company | Major Banks | 53 | |
PI Financial Corp.
 PI Financial Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Ventum Financial Corp. is a full-service Investment Dealer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by Max Meier and John Eymann in 1982 as Pacific International Securities, Inc. They became PI Financial Corp. (PI) in 2007 and changed their name to Ventum Financial Corp. in 2024 as part of the process of amalgamation between PI and Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc., previously announced in March 2023. Ventum Financial provides expertise across a variety of growth sectors and delivers a full range of capital markets services, which include equity research, investment banking, advisory, and institutional sales and trading to mid-market corporate clients in Canada. They prioritize minimal market impact during superior trade execution.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 22 |
National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker)
 National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe.
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| Operating Division | Investment Banks/Brokers | 20 |
CIBC World Markets, Inc.
 CIBC World Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 13 |
The Haskayne School of Business
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
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Companies connected to Roy H. Ma via their personal network
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| University of Toronto | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Western Ontario | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Institute of Corporate Directors
 Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Dalhousie University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Waterloo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Schulich School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker)
 Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Scotia Capital, Inc.
 Scotia Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1939, Scotia Capital, Inc. is a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) Their global operations are divided into two primary business units: (1) global corporate and investment banking and (2) global capital markets. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
| WESTJET AIRLINES LTD. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Order of Canada
 Order of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Calgary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
TD Securities, Inc.
 TD Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance 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. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada)
 BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada) (BMO Capital Markets-Canada) is the Canadian brokerage arm of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service financial services provider in the US. The firm was founded in 1817 and is a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management, Inc., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, BMO Capital Markets-Canada provides full-service, institutional brokerage services to corporate, institutional and government clients around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Economist Economist Analyst-Equity | |
| McMaster University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cormark Securities, Inc.
 Cormark Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cormark Securities Inc. (Cormark) is an independent investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada with additional office in Calgary. The firm was founded in 1981 as Sprott Securities, Inc. Cormark Securities provides execution and comprehensive coverage of Canadian listed companies to domestic and international institutional investors. They focus on Canadian-listed, mid-cap and emerging growth companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Haywood Securities, Inc.
 Haywood Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1981, Haywood Securities Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional offices in Calgary and Toronto. The firm offers a full array of investment services. Their research focuses on companies in the mining, oil & gas, biotechnology, telecommunications and technology sectors. They focus on young companies that are built around innovative ideas and offer the potential for rapid growth. Haywood Securities is a member of the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, the Montreal Exchange, the Canadian Trading and Quotation System, the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. They are also registered to transact securities business in the U.S. and are a member of the NASD. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Institutional Sales | |
Desjardins Securities, Inc.
 Desjardins Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Desjardins Securities, Inc. is the broker/dealer arm of the Desjardins Holding Financier, Inc., ultimately held by Le Mouvement des caisses Desjardins in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Montréal and has an additional office in Toronto. Desjardins Securities offers businesses and institutions with a complete range of securities brokerage products and services through its investment advisors and its Disnat Online Brokerage division. The firm is an approved participant on the Montreal Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, Desjardins Securities is a member of both the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Sherbrooke | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| CROMBIE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FIERA CAPITAL CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Osgoode Hall Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Manitoba | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Alberta | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Canaccord Genuity Corp.
 Canaccord Genuity Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Canaccord Genuity Corp. (CGC) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc., (TSE: CF; OTCMKTS: CCORF) in Canada. The firm was founded in 2010 and is locally known as Financière Canaccord ltée. Headquartered in Vancouver, CGC offers corporate and institutional clients with versatile and responsive sales and execution services that range from Institutional Equities and International Equities to Electronic Trading and Fixed Income. Their sales & trading team execution capabilities encompass a wide range of products and services such as Equities, ADR’s, OTC, ETF’s, Fixed Income, Options, Preferreds, Investment Companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Analyst-Equity | |
| CANADIAN CONVERTIBLES PLUS FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| INDIGO BOOKS & MUSIC INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CI Investments, Inc.
 CI Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CI Investments, Inc. is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1965 as CI Mutual Funds, Inc. and adopted the name CI Investments in June 2005 to reflect its diverse line-up of investment options, including mutual funds, segregated funds, asset allocation programs, structured products and other alternative investments. They are a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX). CI Investments manages money on behalf of Canadian investors and provide them with an increasingly comprehensive Canadian, global and industry funds. | Investment Managers | President Analyst-Equity | |
| ONEX CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Onex Partners
 Onex Partners Investment ManagersFinance Onex Partners (Onex Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of ONEX Corp. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in New York, New Jersey, Boston and London. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Saint Mary | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Osmo Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Shaw Festival Theatre
 Shaw Festival Theatre Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Shaw Festival Theatre operates as a non profit organization that engages in performing art theatres. The company was founded by Brian Doherty in 1962 and is headquartered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
First Marathon Securities Ltd.
 First Marathon Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of National Bank of Canada, First Marathon Securities Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides security brokerage and flotation services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company was founded by Eric Savics, Richard S. Hallisey. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Institutional Sales |
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| United States | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
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| Finance | 20 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Transportation | 2 |
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| Director/Board Member | 299 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 211 |
| Analyst-Equity | 84 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 83 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 75 |
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| Colleen Johnston | 20 |
| Ronald Brenneman | 18 |
| Nancy Everett | 18 |
| John Custance Kerr | 18 |
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