Philip Armstrong
Chairman at SMART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INC.
Profile
Philip Armstrong founded 8689784 Canada, Inc. in 2001, where he worked as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Armstrong also currently works at JovFunds Management, Inc., as Chairman from 2006, Smart Employee Benefits, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2020, and Maret Resources Ltd., as Director.
Mr. Armstrong also formerly worked at Altamira Investment Services, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1987 to 1998, Torrent Capital Ltd., as Chairman from 2017 to 2021, Deans Knight Income & Growth Fund, as Chairman, The Investment Funds Institute of Canada, as Chairman, The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, as Chairman, Canadian Opera Co., as Director, Tailwind Financial, Inc., as Director from 2006 to 2009, AlphaPro Management, Inc., as Director, Horizons Gold Yield Fund, as Director, Lithium Energi Exploration, Inc., as Independent Director from 2018 to 2020, Pescara Partners, Inc., as Director, Medical Discovery Management Corp., as Director in 2009, DGM Bank & Trust, Inc., as Director, IA Clarington Investments, Inc., as Director from 2013 to 2016, Mount Logan Capital, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2018, The Ireland Fund of Canada, as Director, and James E.
Wagner Cultivation Corp., as Independent Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Armstrong received his graduate degree from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Philip Armstrong active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SMART EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INC. | Chairman | 30/12/2020 |
JovFunds Management, Inc.
 JovFunds Management, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance JovFunds Management, Inc. is a fund distributor located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of 8689784 Canada, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services (TSE: IAG). The firm specializes in the isolation of alpha and beta, separating the active returns of portfolio management (alpha) from the passive returns of market performance (beta). They provide tax-efficient, risk-adjusted strategies through a variety of ETFs, structured products, alternative investments and mutual funds | Chairman | 07/03/2011 |
| Maret Resources Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Philip Armstrong
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TORRENT CAPITAL LTD. | Chairman | 28/11/2021 |
| LITHIUM ENERGI EXPLORATION INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/04/2020 |
| MOUNT LOGAN CAPITAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 18/10/2018 |
IA Clarington Investments, Inc.
 IA Clarington Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance IA Clarington Investments, Inc. (IA Clarington) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. (TSE: IAG), Canada's life and health insurance company. IA Clarington offers a wide range of investments to individual investors through their advisors, including actively managed mutual funds, portfolio solutions, Active ETF Series and socially responsible investments. | Director/Board Member | 31/07/2016 |
Horizons Gold Yield Fund
 Horizons Gold Yield Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Horizons Gold Yield Fund is a closed end investment fund. The investment objective of the fund is to provide unit holders with exposure to the price of gold bullion hedged to the Canadian dollar. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by gaining exposure to a portfolio consisting of securities and other instruments that provide exposure to the price of gold bullion. The fund is managed by AlphaPro Management, Inc. The company was founded on December 20, 2010 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 22/03/2013 |
Training of Philip Armstrong
| Manchester Metropolitan University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| TORRENT CAPITAL LTD. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| LITHIUM ENERGI EXPLORATION INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| MOUNT LOGAN CAPITAL INC. | Finance |
| JAMES E. WAGNER CULTIVATION CORPORATION | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
8689784 Canada, Inc.
 8689784 Canada, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance 8689784 Canada, Inc. provides portfolio management and securities brokerage services. It invests in and manages a portfolio of companies mainly in the financial services sector. The firm also owns companies in the asset management and wealth management sectors. The company was founded on March 25, 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Deans Knight Income & Growth Fund
 Deans Knight Income & Growth Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Deans Knight Income & Growth Fund is a closed-end investment trust. It manages the portfolio which consists primarily of income producing securities and equity securities. The income producing securities will include income trusts, corporate bonds and other income producing securities. It was founded on February 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. | Miscellaneous |
Canadian Opera Co.
 Canadian Opera Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Canadian Opera Co. operates as an opera company. It enjoys an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Tailwind Financial, Inc.
 Tailwind Financial, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company's principal activity is that of a blank check company, seeking opportunity to provide financial services through acquisition and merger. It is a development stage company. | Finance |
JovFunds Management, Inc.
JovFunds Management, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance JovFunds Management, Inc. is a fund distributor located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of 8689784 Canada, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services (TSE: IAG). The firm specializes in the isolation of alpha and beta, separating the active returns of portfolio management (alpha) from the passive returns of market performance (beta). They provide tax-efficient, risk-adjusted strategies through a variety of ETFs, structured products, alternative investments and mutual funds | Finance |
AlphaPro Management, Inc.
 AlphaPro Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance AlphaPro Management, Inc. provided portfolio management services. The company was headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Horizons Gold Yield Fund
Horizons Gold Yield Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Horizons Gold Yield Fund is a closed end investment fund. The investment objective of the fund is to provide unit holders with exposure to the price of gold bullion hedged to the Canadian dollar. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by gaining exposure to a portfolio consisting of securities and other instruments that provide exposure to the price of gold bullion. The fund is managed by AlphaPro Management, Inc. The company was founded on December 20, 2010 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous |
| Pescara Partners, Inc. | Finance |
Altamira Investment Services, Inc.
 Altamira Investment Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Altamira Investment Services, Inc. provides investment management services. It offers investment solutions including mutual funds, savings accounts, principal-protected notes, and managed portfolio services. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Finance |
Medical Discovery Management Corp.
 Medical Discovery Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Medical Discovery Management Corp. (MDMC) is a venture capital fund manager located in Toronto. They are a subsidiary of JovFunds Management, Inc. Their ultimate parent is Jovian Capital Corp. (Toronto: JOV.TO) | Finance |
DGM Bank & Trust, Inc.
 DGM Bank & Trust, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance DGM Bank & Trust, Inc. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Bridgetown, Barbados. | Finance |
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada
 The Investment Funds Institute of Canada Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Investment Funds Institute of Canada operates as the voice of Canada''s investment funds industry. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada
 The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada provides mandatory compliance credits for CE activities until December 1, 2023. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company offers resources to help investors become more informed about mutual funds and provides guidance for members regarding CRM2 requirements and implementation. The company was founded in 1998, and Mark T. Gordon has been the CEO of the company since 1998. | Commercial Services |
| The Ireland Fund of Canada | |
Smart Employee Benefits, Inc.
 Smart Employee Benefits, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Smart Employee Benefits, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of process automation and outsourcing software, solutions, and services. It operates through the following segments: Benefits, Technology, and Corporate Office. The Benefits segment includes software solutions, services, and products focused on managing group benefit and wellness plans for corporate and government clients. The Technology segment offers solutions in the areas of supply chain management, integration, and energy, as well as resource provisioning and training. The Corporate Office segment comprises public company costs, officer, and administrative costs, as well as salaries, share-based compensation, and other expenses pertaining to corporate activities. The company was founded by Robert Prentice on December 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Technology Services |
| Maret Resources Ltd. | |
IA Clarington Investments, Inc.
IA Clarington Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance IA Clarington Investments, Inc. (IA Clarington) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. (TSE: IAG), Canada's life and health insurance company. IA Clarington offers a wide range of investments to individual investors through their advisors, including actively managed mutual funds, portfolio solutions, Active ETF Series and socially responsible investments. | Finance |
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