Jon has been working in the investment industry for 15 years and has been investing for over 20 years. Currently, he is a senior portfolio manager with Richardson Wealth Ltd.
Jon loves working with successful individuals and families using a team approach to help them manage their financial life. An important component of this approach is managing transitions, including transitioning to retirement and intergenerational wealth transfer.
He enjoys the intrinsic reward of working closely with clients toward finding a Pathway to Balance in their financial endeavors and helping them achieve their goals.
In 2003, Jon earned the right to use the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA® ) designation and is a member of the Edmonton CFA Society. The CFA® program bridges the areas portfolio management, investment analysis and professional standards; and requires working experience in these fields.
Jon graduated from the University of Alberta in 1999 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with distinction, majoring in Finance. He has completed several courses with the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Professional Financial Planning Course and Options Licensing Course and has earned two awards for academic achievement. He has been a Portfolio Manager since 2006 and has been Life Licensed with the Alberta Insurance Council since 2020. Jon was appointed to the Management Employees Pension Plan Board for the Government of Alberta, as an employer nominee on June 30, 2024. His current term expires on June 30, 2027.
Jon was born and resides in west Edmonton with his wife Joline and three children Owen, Dexter, and Elliot. He enjoys reading, live music and fitness having competed in several marathons and triathlons. Jon also volunteers with the Centre for Family Literacy, as Chairperson of the annual fundraiser, An Evening of Wine & Words.