Geoffrey J. Gouinlock

CFA

Vice President, Portfolio Manager

Geoffrey J. Gouinlock

Geoff joined Nexus in 1996 and has spent almost 25 years involved in the management of client portfolios and investment decision-making.

As a Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Geoff works with a dedicated team which offers investment management and thoughtful wealth planning to private clients, foundations and endowments. With over 30 years of experience in capital markets Geoff has active involvement in fixed income and equity strategy, company research and portfolio construction.

Before joining Nexus, Geoff was the Managing Director of the JP Morgan office in Toronto, with responsibility for an active foreign exchange and fixed income trading operation, as well as senior relationship coverage of key Canadian accounts. Geoff began his career on Bay Street trading government bonds for RBC Dominion Securities.

Throughout his career Geoff has been involved in various industry associations and external charities. He is a past chair of the Investment Industry Association of Canada Capital Market Committee, past chair of the Toronto Bond Traders Association and a past Governor of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada. He has chaired the investment committees and served on the Boards of St. Clement’s School, Bridgepoint Health Foundation and the Arthritis Research Foundation.

Areas of focus:

  • Fixed Income
  • Equity Analysis
  • Investments
  • Portfolio Construction
  • Business Development

Designations & Specialties:

  • Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)

Education:

  • Smith School of Business, Queen’s University

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Donor Advised Funds: An Overview

Topic:
Foundations & Endowments
Excerpt:
As we approach the end of the calendar year, taxes and charitable giving inevitably surface as ”things to do” in peoples’ minds. Here, we’d like to

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For Those in Peril on the Sea: Income vs. Capital

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
When it comes to investing, a blinkered focus on income, especially when animated by a requirement to generate an unnaturally high level of income,

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The Imperfect Art of ESG

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
In addition to the devastation, the senseless war in Ukraine has revealed some awkward facts about the composition of some Environmental, Social and

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Au Revoir

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
As you may be aware, my time at Nexus is coming to a close. Over the last number of months, I have been working closely with others at the firm to

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Markets change… or do they?

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Are you surprised? Like many Canadians, you may be in shock, or at least surprised – Trump is back. Four years ago, you likely thought this a near

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Embracing the Golden Years: A Journey of Reflection and Wisdom

Topic:
Human Interest, Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
It was an otherwise slow mid-afternoon trading session on the “old” floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange at 234 Bay St. The dog days of summer had

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Where Have All the Boutiques Gone?

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
Many small, once independently managed, firms have fallen into the clutches of larger organizations such as banks, institutional money managers and

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
A recent article by David Brooks in The Atlantic magazine argues that, despite the heavy shroud of pessimism that envelopes most of our current

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How to Give Generously Without Risking Your Financial Future

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Do you want to leave a legacy? It’s an interesting question, and I usually frame it for people by explaining it in the following way: There are some p

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And… We’re Live! Announcing Our New Website

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
There is no denying that 2020 was one for the books. For us at Nexus it was also a year of visual transformation as we modernized our brand to reflect

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Start Early: Smart Money Moves for the Next Generation of Investors

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
In July, we hosted an event for the next generation of Nexus investors. The purpose of the event was to start the conversation about money, provide an

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Navigating the AI Exuberance Without Losing Our Bearings

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to be one of the most significant technological advancements of our time, with potential to reshape industries

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The Hand-Off: Smart Ways to Pass on Your Wealth to the Next Generation

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Over the years, we’ve helped many clients navigate the wealth planning process. What often feels like the finish line - a completed wealth plan - is

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CPP 101

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

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The Joy of Doing Nothing Together!

Topic:
Pearls of Wisdom
Excerpt:
Life seems to be a never-ending balancing act, doesn't it?