John C.A. Stevenson, CFA
Expertise: Client Service, Investments
John C.A. Stevenson, CFA
John Stevenson joined Nexus in 1995 and as President, he is responsible for the firm’s decision-making as well as the management of client portfolios.
As President & Portfolio Manager, John focuses on both the management of the firm, as well as the management of client portfolios. Along with the investment team, John 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 merges 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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October 15, 2019
Author Name And Credentials: Alana R. Buckley CPA, CA, CFA
Excerpt: In a recent Nexus Notes article “Living in a World of Lilliputian Interest Rates”, we spent some time on the rather uninspiring implications for
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August 26, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: R. Denys Calvin, CFA
Excerpt: Like the medical patient who expects to endure a fair bit of poking, probing and prodding from the doctor, clients of financial providers have had to
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January 29, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: Devin M. Crago CFA
Topic: Human Interest, Investments
Excerpt: Today, businesses of all kinds are under pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Climate change has become a leading concern among
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January 22, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: Geoffrey J. Gouinlock CFA
Topic: Human Interest, Wealth Planning
Excerpt: A core part of our business at Nexus is incorporating wise financial planning advice to go alongside the high-quality investment management philosophy
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March 26, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: Fergus W. Gould, CFA
Excerpt: The novel Coronavirus has swept through China and spread to other countries.(1) How this will all play out is unclear. What is the mortality rate?
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April 28, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: James E. Houston FCSI
Topic: Human Interest, Investments
Excerpt: I was first introduced to the music of John Prine by the older brother of my best friend in high school. Prine’s song writing was a bit more
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December 31, 2019
Author Name And Credentials: Alexandra O. Jemetz CIM
Excerpt: As we welcome the New Year, we take time to reflect on days gone by and wonder about what lies ahead. We hope for things which make us happy. But we
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December 13, 2021
Author Name And Credentials: John C.A. Stevenson, CFA
Excerpt: This note takes its title from the 2010 book by Matt Ridley.
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March 2, 2022
Author Name And Credentials: Brad Weber, CPA, CA, CFP
Excerpt: The ability for professionals in Canada to incorporate their practice has existed for some time. Doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, and other
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February 2, 2021
Author Name And Credentials: Nicole M. Weiss
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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April 21, 2020
Author Name And Credentials: Dianne C. White CPA, CA, CFP, TEP
Topic: Tax Planning, Wealth Planning
Excerpt: In these challenging times – when health and wealth are top of mind – we feel the need for action. The impulse to do something, other than hurry up
