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Active portfolio management

Diversified. Risk tolerant. Institutional quality.

As an independent asset management firm, our portfolios seek investment alpha through a disciplined active equity strategy, designed to maximize returns for a specific level of risk.

The strategy

A focused process, designed around the investor.

  1. 01.

    Research-led security selection

    We look for businesses with a durable thesis, a meaningful margin of safety, and a clear path to value recognition. Fundamental research, valuation, supply-demand dynamics, and market behaviour inform each decision.

  2. 02.

    Risk-aware portfolio construction

    Conviction matters, but so does context. We consider position sizing, liquidity, concentration, valuation, and changing market conditions as we build and monitor the portfolio.

  3. 03.

    Portfolio-level customization

    Where the account structure permits, portfolios can reflect an investor's objectives, risk preferences, liquidity needs, and personal values. The aim is a strategy that is purposeful, not a generic allocation.

Personalized Capital Management

Client-first philosophy.

We build enduring partnerships on a foundation of trust, aligning tailored strategies directly with your long-term vision, timeline, and risk tolerance.

Explore our flexible solutions designed to adapt as your capital evolves.

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Core Advisory

Fee-Based Advice

Benefit from ongoing, unbiased advisory services for a fixed fee.

Active Portfolio Management

Dynamic allocation strategies combined with advisory support and continuous risk monitoring to capitalize on evolving markets.

Professionally Managed Portfolios

Diversified turnkey investment solutions tailored to your objectives.

How capital is managed

Deep-value discipline. Active decision-making.

We seek to enter when a thesis offers a compelling relationship between potential return and risk, then manage positions as the evidence evolves. There is no automatic allocation to every name in an index.

  1. Define the mandate

    We begin with objectives, time horizon, liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and any values-based considerations.

  2. Build with conviction

    Capital is allocated to a focused group of public-equity opportunities supported by a defined investment thesis.

  3. Act as conditions change

    We revisit each thesis and adjust exposure when valuation, fundamentals, or market conditions warrant it.

Independent Stewardship

The Independent Advantage.

As an independent asset manager, our investment thesis is unconstrained by proprietary products or institutional sales quotas. Capital is allocated strictly where conviction, research, and compelling valuations align.

The strategy may be delivered through separately managed accounts or pooled investment vehicles, depending on availability, suitability, and applicable account terms.

A private discussion helps determine which structure aligns with your objectives, investment horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Common questions

Understanding the active equity approach.

What is an SMA?

A separately managed account is an investment account managed according to an agreed mandate. Depending on the structure, it may allow a greater degree of visibility and customization than a pooled vehicle.

How does this differ from index investing?

Index investing aims to track a market. Our active approach makes deliberate choices about what to own, how much to own, and when to add, trim, or exit. Active management adds manager and strategy risk, and it may not outperform an index.

Can the strategy include other investments?

Public equities are the core. Where suitable and available, a limited satellite allocation may be considered for differentiated return drivers. Any allocation is subject to the applicable vehicle, liquidity, and suitability considerations.

Start with a conversation

See if our strategies fits your objectives.

We will discuss your goals, time horizon, liquidity needs, and risk considerations before determining whether the strategy may be a fit.

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Espanioli Financial Inc.

Private capital management for investors seeking disciplined stewardship, long-term compounding, and a direct relationship with their investment team.

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*Espanioli Financial Inc. is an independent company and is not an affiliate, agent, or partner of CIBC Wealth Management or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

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