As Chairman & Chief Investment Officer, John Stevenson focuses on the management of the firm, client portfolios and overseeing the investment team.
John has been at Nexus since 1995, and along with the investment team, he is responsible for the firm’s equity strategy, company research and portfolio construction for both segregated portfolios and pooled funds. At Nexus, John works with a dedicated team which offers tailored wealth planning and investment management directly to private clients, foundations and endowments.
Before joining Nexus, John was a Vice President at Rothschild Canada Ltd. in Toronto, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Prior that, he was with Credit Suisse First Boston, in both their Toronto and New York offices.
Throughout his career John has been involved in various industry associations and external charities. He served for many years as a Trustee of the Upper Canada College Foundation, and also on its Investment Committee.
Areas of focus:
- Client Service
- Portfolio Construction
- Investments
- Firm Management
Designations & Specialties:
- Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA)
Education:
- Yale School of Management
- Harvard 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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The Case for An Annual Family Roundtable
Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Not long after I joined Nexus, Bill Berghuis imparted some good advice that has stuck with me
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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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Things change… or do they?
Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Are you not 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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First Home Savings Accounts (FHSA) Are Here!
Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
We are pleased to announce that Nexus now offers FHSAs to our clients.
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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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Beyond the Down Payment: 10 Tips for Helping Your Child Buy a Home
Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
With the rising cost of housing, many parents are turning to creative strategies to help their children buy their first home.
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The Rise in Stock Market Concentration: What It Means for Investors
Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Since 2023, most of the U.S. stock market's gain has been driven by a small group of stocks benefiting from the rapid expansion of...
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Combat Sitting: Simple Ways to Boost Your Healthspan
Topic:
Living to 100
Excerpt:
At Nexus, our Living to 100 campaign is about maximizing both lifespan and healthspan.
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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?