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By accessing this website and any pages thereof (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by the terms of use set out below (the “Terms of Use” or “Agreement”). Other areas of the Website also contain specific disclaimers or limitations which, where the context requires, are also incorporated into these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use, you must not access this Website. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify, alter or otherwise update these Terms of Use at any time. You agree to review these Terms of Use periodically and your continued use of the Website will constitute acceptance of modifications, alterations, or updates of these Terms of Use. The most up- to-date version of these Terms of Use will always be available for your review on this Website.

References on this Website to “the Company”, “we” or “us” are to Highgate Group Inc. (“Highgate”) and includes our subsidiaries and affiliates as context requires. Copyright. Copyright Information on this Website is protected under the copyright laws of Canada and other countries.

Trademarks. Highgate Group Inc. is the owner of the trademarks used in the operation of the business of the Company as well as the operations of its operating subsidiaries, which trademarks are used under license. Any other product and service marks are the trademarks of their respective owners. You are granted a limited, revocable, conditional, and non-exclusive license to display and print the contents of the Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not alter the contents thereof. Any other use is strictly prohibited without the Company’s express written consent.

Products and ServicesAll products and services offered for sale are subject to the terms of the applicable agreements governing their use. Please consult us for complete and up-to-date information on products and services. The information on this Website is intended for use solely by persons resident in jurisdictions where we operate. These products and services are available in Canada and only in those other jurisdictions where they may be legally offered. This Website does not constitute an offer or solicitation to anyone in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such a solicitation. The Company and its directors, officers and employees and companies with which they are associated may, from time to time, hold the securities mentioned at this Website.

Research: Unless publications are specifically marked as research publications of Highgate, the views expressed therein (including recommendations) are those of the author and, if applicable, any named issuer or investment dealer alone and they have not been approved by nor are they necessarily those of Highgate. Highgate expressly disclaims all liability for the content of the any publication that is not expressly marked as a research publication of Highgate Group Inc.

Insurance: Insurance services are provided in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta by Chevron Wealth Preservation Inc. The sale of insurance products by your Highgate advisor is in his/her personal capacity an agent of Chevron Wealth Preservation Inc.

Other Outside Activities of Highgate Advisors. Highgate Group Inc. is in the business of trading in securities in the capacity of principal or agent. The sale of insurance products by your Highgate advisor is in his/her personal capacity an agent of Chevron Wealth Preservation.

Any other non-securities related business activities conducted by your Highgate advisor (including, without limitation, advising in or selling any type of mortgage services, estate planning and tax planning or tax return preparation) are in his/her personal capacity or as an agent of another business and not in his/her capacity as an employee of Highgate.

No Solicitation. Nothing on this Website constitutes a solicitation or offer by the Company to buy or sell products or services of any kind whatsoever including without limitation securities or any other financial instrument of any issuer.

No Advice. The information on this Website is general only. The information provided on this Website is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute financial, accounting, legal or tax advice. Many factors unknown to us may affect the applicability of any statement or comment that we make on our Website to your circumstances. You should consult directly with a professional or your other advisors before acting on any information on this Website.

No Client RelationshipUnless we expressly agree otherwise, no investment counsel-client, advisor-client, advisory, agency, fiduciary or other relationship is created by accessing or otherwise using the Website or by communicating with us by way of email or through this Website.

CookiesThe Company reserves the right to use cookie technology. A cookie is a small, harmless data file that certain websites write to your hard drive when you visit them. A cookie file can contain various types of information, including a user ID that the site uses to track the pages you have visited, and may be used to enhance your experience on the website, to determine user traffic patterns and for other purposes. Some cookies are temporary and remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the site, these are called session cookies, and others remain for up to six months or until you remove them from your browser, these are called persistent cookies. Specifically, the Company uses cookies on this site to allow us to use Google Analytics to track and enhance user experiences. Like many services, Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions. These cookies are used to store information, such as what time the current visit occurred, whether the visitor has been to the site before, and what site referred the visitor to the web page. Visit www.google.com/analytics for further information.

Accuracy and ChangesThe information on this Website does not constitute the official version of the Company’s disclosure documents and may not always be the most current. This Website and access to it is provided strictly on an “as is, where is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, express, implied, statutory, or collateral, including implied warranties of merchantable quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Facts and information provided on this Website are believed to be accurate at the time they are posted. However, this Website could include inaccuracies, typographical errors, or out-of-date information. Changes may be made at any time to the information on this Website without prior notice. Please consult us for complete and up-to-date information on products and services.

Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of LiabilityThe Company does not warrant the timeliness, accuracy, completeness, quality, adequacy, usefulness, reliability, or content of any information on this Website and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for errors or omissions.

Such information is provided “as is” without representation, warranty, or condition of any kind, either express or implied, whether by statute or otherwise, including, without limitation, the implied conditions and warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except in jurisdictions which do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties. The Company, its affiliates, its suppliers and their respective directors, officers, employees and representatives shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect, special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, or any other damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, lost revenues, lost profits or loss of prospective economic advantage, resulting from the use of, or misuse of, or inability to access or use this Website, or the information, documents, software or content thereof, or an error, omission, interruption, defect, delay, computer virus, system failure, loss of data or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages or such damages are reasonably foreseeable, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY PROBLEMS OR DISSATISFACTION WITH THIS WEBSITE IS TO DISCONTINUE ALL USE OF THE WEBSITE.

Hyperlinks Are Not Endorsements. Links to other Internet resources or websites are used at your own risk. Links to other websites or references to products, services, or publications other than those of the Company on this Website do not imply the endorsement or approval of such websites, products, services, or publications by the Company. The Company makes no representations whatsoever about any other website which you may access through this one and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for such websites or their content. When you access a third-party website, please understand that it is independent from us, and that the Company has no control over the content on that website. Third party websites are not subject to the Company’s privacy policies or security standards.

Material to be Consulted in its Entirety. All materials at this Website are meant to be reviewed in their entirety, including any footnotes, legal disclaimers, restrictions, or disclosures, and any copyright or proprietary notices. Any disclaimers, restrictions, disclosure, or hedge clauses apply to any partial document or material in the same manner as they do the whole and will be deemed incorporated in the portion of any material or document that you consult or download.

Forward-Looking Statements: From time to time, we make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including in this Website, in filings with Canadian securities regulators or the Toronto

Stock Exchange and in other communications. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make about our operations, business lines, financial condition, risk management, priorities, targets, ongoing objectives, strategies, and outlook. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the words ‘believe,’, ‘expect,’, ‘anticipate,’, ‘intend,’, ‘estimate’ and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as ‘will,’, ‘should,’, ‘would’ and ‘could.’ By their nature, these statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control affect our operations, performance, and results and those of our business lines, and could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that is contained in this Website or in other communications.

Internet Communications. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TRADING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE COMMUNICATED VIA

E-MAIL, AND IF RECEIVED WILL NOT BE ACTED UPON. Without the use of secure encryption, the Internet is not a secure medium and privacy cannot be ensured. Internet e-mail and mobile applications such as the App are vulnerable to interception and hacking.

The Company cannot ensure the privacy and authenticity of any information and will not accept any instructions that you send to us over the Internet. The Company will not be responsible for any damages you may incur if you communicate confidential information to us over the Internet or if we communicate such information to you at your request.

Monitoring of CommunicationsInternet e-mail and instant messages, along with their attachments, received by or sent from the Company are subject to review by supervisory personnel. Such communications are retained by and may be produced to regulatory authorities or others with legal rights to the messages and/or their contents.

Permitted Users and AccessThis Website may be used only by persons who are at least 18-years old and can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. This Website may not be used by persons in jurisdictions where access to or use of this Website or any part of it may be illegal or prohibited. You may not use this Website (or the App) for any purpose that is illegal, fraudulent or infringes another person’s rights.

TerminationIf you breach any provision of these Terms of Use, you may no longer use this Website. The Company may, at any time, for any reason and without any prior notice or liability, change, suspend or terminate this Website or any part of it or withdraw your permission to use this Website. If these Terms of Use or your permission to use this Website is terminated for any reason: these Terms of Use will nevertheless continue to apply and be binding upon you indefinitely in respect of your prior use of this Website.

General ProvisionsThese Terms of Use and the terms of use for client access, if applicable, including any changes hereto and/or thereto made from time to time (collectively, the “Terms”), constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company relating to your use of this Website, and supersedes all previous agreements, written, oral or otherwise, between you and the Company. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of these Terms or portion thereof to be unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to affect the intent of the Terms, and the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect. No consent or waiver by either party to or of any breach or default by the other party in its performance of its obligations under the Terms will be deemed or construed to be a consent to or waiver of a continuing breach or default or any other breach or default of those or any other obligations of that party. No consent or waiver will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. The provisions of the Terms will ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of the Company and its successors, assigns and affiliates, and you and your heirs, executors, administrators, successors, permitted assigns, and personal representatives.

Applicable Law. Except where prohibited by the laws of your jurisdiction, the Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec, without reference to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit and attorn to the courts of the Province of Quebec with respect to any matter relating to these Terms and the use of the Website.

LanguageThe parties acknowledge that they have required the Agreement and all related documents to be prepared exclusively in English. Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé que la présente convention et tous les documents connexes soient rédigés exclusivement en anglais.

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As our executive assistant, Sarah brings 30 years of experience supporting senior executives, vice-presidents and C-Suite teams in various fields, including legal, telecommunications and healthcare to Highgate Group. She prioritizes customer service and end-user experience for our clients and is here to help.

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M: (647) 497-8819 

E:   mbertrand@highgatefo.com

Doug Glover has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, with his most recent role being the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. from April 2016 to June 2024. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Dundee Securities Ltd. from April 2011 to April 2016.  Doug is a current member of the FOAS and previously served on the Ontario District Counsel.

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M: (647) 497-8819 

E:   dglover@highgatefo.com

Doug Glover has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, with his most recent role being the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. from April 2016 to June 2024. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Dundee Securities Ltd. from April 2011 to April 2016.  Doug is a current member of the FOAS and previously served on the Ontario District Counsel.

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M: (647) 497-8819 

E:   ahantoumakos@highgatefo.com

Alex Hantoumakos is the Chief Compliance Officer at Highgate Group Inc., where he leads the firm’s compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and promoting a strong culture of risk management and ethical business practices. With more than 15 years of experience in investment management, he has a deep understanding of regulatory risk, governance frameworks, and advising on business initiatives, augmented by a comprehensive technical skillset. Known for a collaborative, solutions-driven leadership style, he seamlessly integrates compliance with business operations to support efficiency and long-term sustainable growth.

Arbitrage is a fundamental concept in finance, playing a crucial role in determining prices for assets like currencies, stocks, and much more. It refers to the simultaneous buying and selling of an asset in different markets to profit from any price differences. Many economic models presume these opportunities for profiting shouldn’t exist—and yet many make a living by exploiting these discrepancies.

Origination is the multi-step process that every individual must go through to obtain a mortgage or home loan. The term also applies to other types of amortized personal loans. Origination is often a lengthy process and a loan origination fee, is intended to compensate the lender for the work involved in the process.

A hedge fund is a limited partnership of private investors whose money is pooled and managed by professional fund managers. These managers use a wide range of strategies, including leverage (borrowed money) and the trading of nontraditional assets, to achieve positive investment returns.

An activist investor, typically a specialized hedge fund, buys a significant minority stake in a publicly traded company in order to change how it is run. The activist investor’s goals may be as modest as advising company management or as ambitious as forcing the sale of the company, divestitures or restructuring, or replacing the board of directors.

Mezzanine financing is a hybrid of debt and equity financing that gives a lender the right to convert debt to an equity interest in a company in case of default, generally after venture capital companies and other senior lenders are paid. In terms of risk, it exists between senior debt and equity.

Going public refers to the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time, transitioning into a publicly traded company. This event is referred to as an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and allows the company to raise capital from public investors, facilitating expansion, debt repayment, or other corporate purposes.

Direct real estate investing involves buying a stake in a specific property. This is done via either a debt or equity investment. With a debt investment, you are taking part in the lending of capital required to develop or purchase a property. While with an equity investment, you are purchasing an ownership stake in the property. You will share in the profits (e.g., dividends), and the value of your ownership stake will increase if the property performs well. 

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W: (514) 396-0306 

M: (514) 690-2037 

E:   mzaino@highgatefo.com

 

Marco is a builder and a true entrepreneur at heart. He loves working with families that have complex financial situations, taking on the challenge of adding value and finding the right solutions. He takes a client-centered comprehensive approach towards our client relationships by utilizing a proven investment model, advanced planning techniques and exceptional client experience. With a diverse background, Marco brings a unique perspective and practical experience to the relationship, allowing for creativity and results. He is committed to building deep relationships with the clients we serve, often becoming their primary advisor for all major financial decisions.

 

Marco spent the first half of his career in the banking sector with Laurentian Bank Securities and National Bank Financial, where he provided investment management advisory to private clients. That allowed him to gain a deep appreciation for the unique needs of high net worth families. After moving to an independent investment broker dealer, Marco later joined Dundee Goodman Private Wealth as a producing Branch Manager, where he worked with advisors to deliver a 360 approach to client management. Following the acquisition of Echelon Wealth Partners in 2016 and driven by the desire to better serve family wealth, Marco decided to focus on the ultra-high net worth segment through the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. This led to the creation of the Highgate Group.

 

A graduate of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Finance, Marco pursued his education by completing an MBA at Queen’s University and Level I and II of the CFA curriculum. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. A family business owner himself, he founded a successful private healthcare and wellness business that now has multiple locations within the city of Montreal. Marco sits on the Board of the West Island College Foundation, giving back to a cause that helped shape him as an individual and business executive.

 

Marco is married with two children. He still remains quite active and is an avid soccer player, having played at the highest levels of competition during his youth.

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W: (514) 396-0349

M: (514) 707-7545

E:  mdore@highgatefo.com

 

Marc began his career in 1986 with the global investment firm, Bache Securities in Montreal. Marc has been advising and guiding individual investors and corporate clients ever since, with a focus on growth investing and risk management.

 

Using a combination of fundamental research and technical analysis, Marc seeks out the best opportunities to help clients achieve their objectives using a variety of securities, funds, and alternative investments.

 

Marc lives in Montreal West and is married with 3 adult children. He likes to spend his free time in pursuit of good skiing, fairways and greens, good music to play, and supporting numerous charitable causes.

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W: (514) 396-0302

M: (514) 892-2619  

E:  tdelbalso@highgatefo.com

 

Tony has been an Investment Advisor for over 30 years, having begun his career with Prudential Securities in 1981. Tony is accredited in the securities, derivatives, and life insurance fields. He has acquired a wealth of investment knowledge to assist his clients in achieving their financial goals, primarily portfolio management and preservation of capital.

 

With many years of experience in the field, Tony brings an unmatched level of expertise to every one of his clients. Together with his ability to build personal relationships, Tony is both an advisor that you trust and a good friend.

 

Tony lives in Montreal with his family and enjoys playing golf at his club, The Royal Montreal.

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W: (514) 396-0303

E:   adecourcyireland@highgatefo.com

Andrew has 40 years of experience in the investment industry. Andrew started working as an investment advisor with McLeod, Young, Weir (now owned by Bank of Nova Scotia). His strong financial academic and educational background include a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and the Certified Investment Manager (CIM) designation and recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

Andrew strives to provide the guidance, education, and expertise clients need to develop a protected and growing investment portfolio. He has a wealth of experience helping clients achieve growth of their investments, and meeting their financial goals. His services:

      Business owners

      Foreign Exchange

      Individual Pension Plans

Working with a minimum account size of $500,000 Andrew takes a comprehensive approach to portfolio management that includes:

      Risk management

      Asset allocation

      Tax efficiency

For the highest level of financial integrity and services contact Andrew.

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W: (514) 396-3611 

M: (514) 241-7456

E:  nbudnik@highgatefo.com

 

Nicholas Budnik has over 30 years in the investment industry and began his career in 1986 with Merrill Lynch Canada as a Financial Consultant. In 1990, CIBC, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wood Gundy, acquired the private clients operation of Merrill Lynch Canada. In 2001, he joined an independent firm, Canaccord Capital, and also worked 2008 to 201l at Wellington West Capital. He has held a Vice President position at all his previous firms and is registered in options. 

 

Nicholas was born and raised in Montreal and graduated from Concordia University, Philosophy. At Highgate, he has access to estate and business planning professionals, in depth research and online tools and resources to provide best in class investment solutions for you. The most important issue for any investor is to have superior knowledge of the equity markets and fundamental analysis as well as understanding his client’s investment goals. Nicholas is deeply committed to guiding his clients towards a wealthy and secure financial future. He takes pride in proudly offering prospective and existing clients a very high level of quality service and can always be reached by client’s at all times. 

 

Specialities: Investment Management, income portfolios, convertible debentures, Estate planning and retirement planning RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA and investment accounts. Also resource and venture situations through, Flow Through Shares. New Issues and Private Placements.

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W: (647) 673-4351

M: (778) 814-6524

E:  sxu@highgatefo.com

With over a decade of experience in the banking and wealth management industry, Shan is a seasoned investment consultant who has worked for renowned firms such as RBC, CIBC, and a foreign wealth management company before joining Highgate. Her expertise lies in developing effective wealth management and investment strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. 

Prior to this, Shan served as a tax specialist at HR Block, where she gained significant experience in tax planning and preparation. Her extensive experience working with international clients and families has made her well-versed in foreign asset tax laws, trusts, and insurance.

Shan holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Finance degree from Simon Fraser University, which has given her a robust foundation in finance and business strategy. She is also a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and a licensed insurance agent, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and delivering exceptional service to her clients.

Outside of work, Shan resides in Vancouver with her family and enjoys participating in outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking.

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W: (514) 396-0346

M: (514) 995-1399  

E:   lfortin@highgatefo.com

Louis is an investment management professional with more than 25 years of experience in various executive positions, acquired with financial institutions operating internationally. He brings extensive background and knowledge in senior leadership and governance. He currently oversees Highgate’s compliance and finance activities.

Prior to getting involved with family businesses and their enterprising Family continuity, Louis gained his wealth-management expertise with Dundee Global Investment Management and TD Asset Management. In 2012, he was the Canadian CEO of Amundi, one of the largest French asset managers, where he established its Canadian operation in 2007.

To cultivate his entrepreneurial passions, Louis co-founded both a traditional and an alternative investment management firm. He started his career as a floor trader at the Montreal Exchange, where he headed the Goldman Sachs floor team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and is also a Chartered Real Estate Appraiser.

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