Network origin in William Tao first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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University of Toronto
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 491 |
University of Western Ontario
139
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 139 |
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
94
| Extinct | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 94 |
BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker)
 BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Broker) is the broker/dealer division of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service North American financial services provider headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. BMO Capital Markets offers corporate, institutional and government clients access to a variety of products and services including equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisitions advisory services, merchant banking, securitization, treasury and market risk management, debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading.
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| Operating Division | Investment Banks/Brokers | 76 |
Aster Investment Management Co., Inc.
 Aster Investment Management Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1977 by Richard F. Aster, Jr., Aster Investment Management Co., Inc. is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager located in Larkspur, California. The firm manages the Meridian family of no-load mutual funds including the Meridian Equity Income Fund, the Meridian Growth Fund and the Meridian Value Fund.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Tao via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Director/Board Member President | |
Mackenzie Financial Corp.
 Mackenzie Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie Financial Corp. (dba Mackenzie Investments) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a direct subsidiary of Mackenzie, Inc., ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSE: POW). Mackenzie Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to Canadian mutual funds, such as exchange-traded funds, Separately Managed Accounts, and one closed-end fund listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Old Steelco, Inc.
 Old Steelco, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Old Steelco, Inc. manufactures and sells steel sheet and plate products. It provides rolled and heat treated steel plate products, including grades, rolled, heat treated plates, and floor and armour plates for construction, mining, manufacturing, energy, shipbuilding, and military applications. The firm offers hot and cold rolled sheet steels in carbon and HSLA grades for use in manufacturing applications of automotive industry. The company was founded by Francis Hector Clergue in February 1901 and is headquartered in Marie, Canada. | Steel | Investor Relations Contact | |
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
 Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board Investment ManagersFinance The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolio for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker)
 Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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 | |
| ALTIUS MINERALS CORPORATION | Other Metals/Minerals | Investor Relations Contact | |
| CCL INDUSTRIES INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| MATTR CORP. | Industrial Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Other Metals/Minerals | Investor Relations Contact | |
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 | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Harris Steel Group, Inc.
 Harris Steel Group, Inc. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Harris Steel Group Inc. fabricates and processes steel. It fabricates concrete reinforcing steel, manufactures epoxy-coated reinforcing steel and concrete post tension systems, and designs and distributes wire products and cold finished bar. The company was founded by Milton E. Harris in May, 1953 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Steel | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bacardi & Co. Ltd.
 Bacardi & Co. Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Bacardi & Co. Ltd. engages in the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. It offers products that include rum, wine, whisky, tequila, vodka, cocktail mixes and distilled spirits. The firm is a subsidiary of Bacardi Ltd. The company is headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. | Beverages: Alcoholic | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| TREASURY METALS INC. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| Rotman School of Management | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| AETHON MINERALS CORP. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member | |
| CLOUDMD SOFTWARE & SERVICES INC. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Meridian Hedged Equity Fund | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Analyst-Equity | |
Needham & Co. LLC
 Needham & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Needham & Co. LLC (Needham) is a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Needham Group, Inc. Needham provides corporate and institutional clients with high quality research, corporate access, capital markets and trading execution services in both the public and private markets, with an emphasis on growth companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
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 | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.
 RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC
 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (ArrowMark) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Formerly known as Arrowpoint Asset Management LLC, the firm was founded in 2007 by David Corkins, Karen Reidy, and Minyoung Sohn. They are owned by CF Shirtsleeves LLC. ArrowMark provides investment management services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), privately offered limited partnerships and corporate investment vehicles (funds), and registered investment companies (mutual funds). | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
| Dalhousie University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CFA Society Toronto
 CFA Society Toronto Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society Toronto supports the professional and business development of charterholders. It provides member services including educational programs, sponsored events, employment postings, and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Manitoba | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Carleton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 | |
Spin Master Ltd.
 Spin Master Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spin Master Ltd. manufactures and markets consumer products for children. Its brands include Bakugan Battle Brawler, Air Hogs and Tech Deck in boy's product line and Liv in girl's product line. The firm has marked an entry into children's media with the launch of Spin Master Entertainment, a division focusing on the design, development and production of television and other media properties, includes a 2011-slated Bakugan feature film with partner Universal Pictures. The company was founded by Anton Rabie, Ronnen Harary and Ben Varadi in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Recreational Products | Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Hospital for Sick Children
 The Hospital for Sick Children Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Hospital for Sick Children is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It offers child and family centered care, creative arts therapy, epilepsy classroom, resource navigation program, and international patient program. The company was founded by Elizabeth McMaster on March 23, 1875 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
Spin Master, Inc.
 Spin Master, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Spin Master, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures toys for kids. Its brands include Bakugan Battle Brawler, Air Hogs, Tech Deck in boy''s product line and Liv in girl''s product line. The company was founded on January 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Recreational Products | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Shaw Pipeline Services International Ltd.
 Shaw Pipeline Services International Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Shaw Pipeline Services International Ltd. provides pipeline inspection services. It also offers conventional and real time radiography inspections, and automated ultrasonic testing services. The company was founded on July 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| Canada | 33 |
| United States | 16 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
| Bahamas | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Health Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 260 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 221 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 101 |
| Analyst-Equity | 59 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 56 |
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| John Mack | 33 |
| Tony James | 30 |
| David Terry | 27 |
| Ellen Costello | 27 |
| Pamela D. Strand | 23 |
| Wing Sze Lau | 22 |
| Marilyn Miller | 20 |
| Jeff Stevens | 20 |
| Dennis Logan | 18 |
| Richard Yeh | 18 |
| Flora Wood | 14 |
| Lawrence G. Tapp | 14 |
| Wendy K. Dobson | 13 |
| Tom Meyer | 13 |
| Xavier Grunauer | 12 |
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