{"id":4706,"date":"2024-06-17T08:43:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-403092-4651657.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=4706"},"modified":"2026-08-10T14:43:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:43:48","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/fr\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c0 propos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"py-flex py-gap py-section  py-section-padding\" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-section-gap);background-repeat:no-repeat;position:relative;min-height:44vh;--py-pad-b-calc:4rem\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-scaled.webp\" class=\"py-bg-img wp-image-5029\" alt=\"acs aboutus topbanner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-300x74.webp 300w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-1024x253.webp 1024w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-768x189.webp 768w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-1536x379.webp 1536w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-topbanner-2048x505.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-container py-flex py-gap\" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-container-gap);position:relative;--py-justify-content:end\">\n<h1 class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-text-color:var(--py-white)\">About Us<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-flex py-gap py-section  \" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-section-gap);background-repeat:no-repeat;position:relative\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1042\" src=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-scaled.webp\" class=\"py-bg-img wp-image-5046\" alt=\"acs aboutus 2ndsection bg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-300x122.webp 300w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-1024x417.webp 1024w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-768x313.webp 768w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-1536x625.webp 1536w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-2ndsection-bg-2048x834.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-container py-flex py-gap\" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-container-gap);position:relative\">\n<p class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-max-width:550px\">The principals of Advantage Capital Strategies Group wanted to take advantage of the return opportunity in broad-market public equities, but felt uncomfortable owning an index like the S&amp;P 500 due to weapons, fossil fuel and tobacco exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-text-color:var(--py-brand-color-1);--py-font-weight:800;--py-max-width:550px\">We founded Advantage Capital Strategies because we couldn\u2019t find any investment firm that could generate the investment returns we required, while also creating the sustainability outcomes that we wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"py-text \">So, we built it ourselves.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-max-width:550px\">We strive to help clients meet their financial and sustainable investment goals. We manage investment funds on behalf of Canadian accredited investor clients, including institutions, family offices and individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-flex py-gap py-section py-background-color-1 \" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-section-gap);background-repeat:no-repeat\" id=\"our-history\">\n<div class=\"py-container py-flex py-gap\" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-container-gap);position:relative;z-index:9\">\n<h2 class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-text-color:var(--py-brand-color-4);--py-font-size:var(--py-h3)\">Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"history-slider wp-block-piney-py-history-slider\">\n    <div x-data=\"{\n        init() {\n            new Splide(this.$refs.splide, {\n                perPage: 3,\n                perMove: 1,\n                pagination:false,\n                gap: '8rem',\n                breakpoints: {\n                    768: {\n                        perPage: 1,\n                    },\n                },\n          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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"31.504\" height=\"30.705\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.504 30.705\" role=\"presentation\">\n                        <path id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-Arrow-Left\" d=\"M18.109,4.7,16.548,3.143a1.681,1.681,0,0,0-2.384,0L.5,16.8a1.68,1.68,0,0,0,0,2.384L14.165,32.857a1.681,1.681,0,0,0,2.384,0L18.109,31.3a1.689,1.689,0,0,0-.028-2.412L9.608,20.812H29.816A1.683,1.683,0,0,0,31.5,19.125v-2.25a1.683,1.683,0,0,0-1.688-1.687H9.608l8.473-8.072A1.677,1.677,0,0,0,18.109,4.7Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -2.647)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>                 \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"splide__track\"> \n                <ul class=\"splide__list\"> \n                                                                                                                                            <li id=\"post-5091\" class=\"splide__slide post-5091 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n                                <\/svg>\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" class=\"slider-dot-active\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-TripleDot-White\" transform=\"translate(-2088 13)\">\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_47\" data-name=\"Ellipse 47\" cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"translate(2088 -13)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_46\" data-name=\"Ellipse 46\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\" transform=\"translate(2094 -7)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_41\" data-name=\"Ellipse 41\" cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"9\" transform=\"translate(2101)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                                    <\/g>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <h2 class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2016<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principals of Advantage Capital Strategies Group began the development of a broad-market public equity investment strategy that would eventually form the basis for the Responsible Beta\u2122 Funds.<\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li id=\"post-5095\" class=\"splide__slide post-5095 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" 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r=\"9\" transform=\"translate(2101)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                                    <\/g>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <h2 class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2017<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strategy was launched as a partnership.\u00a0The strategy takes broad public market exposure, combined with real-time industry and company exclusions.<\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li id=\"post-5107\" class=\"splide__slide post-5107 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n     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class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2020<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the success of the partnership, we began the process of opening up the investment strategy to outside investors and bringing the partnership to a close.<\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li id=\"post-5111\" class=\"splide__slide post-5111 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n                                <\/svg>\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" class=\"slider-dot-active\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-TripleDot-White\" transform=\"translate(-2088 13)\">\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_47\" data-name=\"Ellipse 47\" cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"translate(2088 -13)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_46\" data-name=\"Ellipse 46\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\" transform=\"translate(2094 -7)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_41\" data-name=\"Ellipse 41\" cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"9\" transform=\"translate(2101)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                                    <\/g>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <h2 class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2021<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We grew our staff group and the firm was registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a Portfolio Manager, Exempt Market Dealer and Investment Fund Manager.<\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li id=\"post-5115\" class=\"splide__slide post-5115 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n                                <\/svg>\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" class=\"slider-dot-active\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-TripleDot-White\" transform=\"translate(-2088 13)\">\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_47\" data-name=\"Ellipse 47\" cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"translate(2088 -13)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_46\" data-name=\"Ellipse 46\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\" transform=\"translate(2094 -7)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_41\" data-name=\"Ellipse 41\" cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"9\" transform=\"translate(2101)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                                    <\/g>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <h2 class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2022<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACS Responsible Beta\u2122 Funds launched in February 2022, using a similar approach to the broad market public equity investment strategy upon which the firm was founded.<\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li id=\"post-5119\" class=\"splide__slide post-5119 history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n                                <\/svg>\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" class=\"slider-dot-active\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-TripleDot-White\" transform=\"translate(-2088 13)\">\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_47\" data-name=\"Ellipse 47\" cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"translate(2088 -13)\" fill=\"#fff\" 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history type-history status-publish hentry\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"slider-dot-inactive\" role=\"presentation\"> \n                                    <ellipse id=\"Ellipse_39\" data-name=\"Ellipse 39\" cx=\"9.261\" cy=\"9\" rx=\"9.261\" ry=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/> \n                                <\/svg>\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewBox=\"0 0 44 44\" class=\"slider-dot-active\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-Icon-TripleDot-White\" transform=\"translate(-2088 13)\">\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_47\" data-name=\"Ellipse 47\" cx=\"22\" cy=\"22\" r=\"22\" transform=\"translate(2088 -13)\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.26\"\/>\n                                        <circle id=\"Ellipse_46\" data-name=\"Ellipse 46\" 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data-name=\"Ellipse 41\" cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"9\" transform=\"translate(2101)\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n                                    <\/g>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <h2 class=\"splide__slide-heading\">2025<\/h2>\n                                \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to client demand, the ACS Responsible Beta\u2122 International Equity Fund was launched in September. \u00a0This complements existing strategies and gives clients access to Developed European and Asian markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                          \n                <\/ul>                 \n            <\/div>             \n            <ul class=\"splide__pagination\"><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"py-flex py-gap py-section  \" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-section-gap);background-repeat:no-repeat\" id=\"our-staff\">\n<div class=\"py-container py-flex py-gap\" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-container-gap)\"><div style=\"--py-gap-value: var(--py-grid-gap);--py-grid-columns:;--py-grid-min:;--py-grid-columns-tab-m:;--py-grid-min-tab-m:;--py-grid-columns-tab-l:3;--py-grid-columns-desktop:\" class=\"py-gap py-grid staff-grid py-grid-tab-l\">\n        <div data-empty-placeholder >\n        \n\n<div class=\"py-flex py-gap   \" style=\"--py-gap-value:var(--py-content-gap)\">\n<h2 class=\"py-text \" style=\"--py-font-size:var(--py-h3)\">Our Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-text \">We are registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a Portfolio Manager, Investment Fund Manager, and Exempt Market Dealer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                            <div id=\"post-5279\" class=\"py-flex post-5279 staff type-staff status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n                <div 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Co-Founder<\/p>\n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                    <!-- Modal -->                     \n                    <div x-show=\"open\" style=\"display: none\" x-on:keydown.escape.prevent.stop=\"open = false\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" x-id=\"['modal-title']\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('modal-title')\" class=\"modal\"> \n                        <!-- Overlay -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" x-transition.opacity class=\"modal__overlay\"><\/div>                         \n                        <!-- Panel -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-transition x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__panel\"> \n                            <div x-on:click.stop x-trap.noscroll.inert=\"open\" class=\"modal__content py-gap py-grid py-grid-tab-l\" style=\"--py-grid-template-columns: 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He has 20 years of finance experience in both the public and private sector. Sam began his career in the Government of British Columbia, working at the Ministry of Finance on large scale capital project analysis and operating budget oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam has spent the past decade working in private sector investment management, with experience in public and private markets. He has dedicated his career to sustainable investment and co-founded Advantage Capital Strategies Group to advance this work. Sam serves on several boards, including Maytree and the Massey College Finance and Audit Committee, with past service including Fresh City Farms, St. Jude\u2019s Community Homes and the Open Democracy Project. 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Matt began his career at the Ontario Ministry of Finance before entering the investment industry, where he has worked across asset classes. He co-leads Alder Capital, an investment firm financing private companies with positive social or environmental mandates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matt is also Chair at Maytree, an organization committed to advancing system solutions to poverty, and Vice-Chair of All Saints Homes, a supportive housing provider in Toronto. Matt holds an Economics degree from McMaster University and a Master\u2019s of Public Administration from the University of Victoria.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>                                 \n                                <!-- Content -->                                 \n                                <button type=\"button\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__close\"> \n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16.501\" height=\"16.501\" viewBox=\"0 0 16.501 16.501\">\n                                        <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-PopUp-Icon-X\" transform=\"translate(-1249.026 -117.665)\">\n                                            <path id=\"Path_10\" data-name=\"Path 10\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1250.086 118.725) rotate(45)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                            <path id=\"Path_11\" data-name=\"Path 11\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1264.466 118.725) rotate(135)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                        <\/g>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/button>                                 \n                                <!-- Buttons -->                                 \n                            <\/div>                             \n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"post-5270\" class=\"py-flex post-5270 staff type-staff status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n                <div x-data=\"{ open: false }\"> \n                    <!-- Trigger -->                     \n                    <div x-on:click=\"open = true\" class=\"staff-grid__staff\">\n                        <div class=\"staff-grid_img-wrapper\">\n                            <div data-empty-placeholder class=\"staff-grid__overlay\"><\/div>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-james.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"acs aboutus photo james\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-james.webp 598w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-james-300x280.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                        <div>\n                            <h3><span>James Thai<\/span><span>,&nbsp;<\/span><span>CFA, MASc<\/span><\/h3>\n                            <p>Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager and Co-Founder<\/p>\n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                    <!-- Modal -->                     \n                    <div x-show=\"open\" style=\"display: none\" x-on:keydown.escape.prevent.stop=\"open = false\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" x-id=\"['modal-title']\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('modal-title')\" class=\"modal\"> \n                        <!-- Overlay -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" x-transition.opacity class=\"modal__overlay\"><\/div>                         \n                        <!-- Panel -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-transition x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__panel\"> \n                            <div x-on:click.stop x-trap.noscroll.inert=\"open\" class=\"modal__content py-gap py-grid py-grid-tab-l\" style=\"--py-grid-template-columns: var(--py-grid-columns); 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He is responsible for the overall investment strategy of the funds, including research, security selection, and portfolio construction. James has over 20 years of professional experience in the investment industry primarily in equity portfolio management. The majority of his career has been spent developing fundamental and quantitative investment techniques to deliver strategies with superior risk\/return characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to joining ACS, he spent 10 years at BMO Global Asset Management and was the lead Portfolio Manager for a variety of mutual funds and institutional mandates. James has also held portfolio management roles at Agilith Capital, a small investment firm he co-founded, and Legg Mason Canada. 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Sustainable Investing at Advantage Capital Strategies.\u202f With over twenty years of experience, Max has worked across the investment value chain, having held senior roles within specialized ESG research firms, an Ontario-based asset owner, and global asset management&nbsp;firms.\u202f Most recently, as Head of ESG at AGF Investments, he overhauled the firm\u2019s approach to stewardship and ESG integration, ensuring alignment with the rigorous standards of the U.K. Stewardship Code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With his experience in both sustainable investment and client facing roles, Max works closely with ACS\u2019s clients&nbsp;and stakeholders&nbsp;to help advance both their financial and sustainable investment goals.&nbsp;Further&nbsp;drawing on his professional background, Max serves as a technical resource&nbsp;to&nbsp;further&nbsp;enhance ACS\u2019s leadership in the sustainable investing space.\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Max is Director on the Board of the Responsible Investment Association (RIA).\u202f He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor, is a CFA&nbsp;charterholder, and FSA Credential holder.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n                                <\/div>                                 \n                                <!-- Content -->                                 \n                                <button type=\"button\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__close\"> \n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16.501\" height=\"16.501\" viewBox=\"0 0 16.501 16.501\">\n                                        <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-PopUp-Icon-X\" transform=\"translate(-1249.026 -117.665)\">\n                                            <path id=\"Path_10\" data-name=\"Path 10\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1250.086 118.725) rotate(45)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                            <path id=\"Path_11\" data-name=\"Path 11\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1264.466 118.725) rotate(135)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                        <\/g>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/button>                                 \n                                <!-- Buttons -->                                 \n                            <\/div>                             \n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"post-6859\" class=\"py-flex post-6859 staff type-staff status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n                <div x-data=\"{ open: false }\"> \n                    <!-- Trigger -->                     \n                    <div x-on:click=\"open = true\" class=\"staff-grid__staff\">\n                        <div class=\"staff-grid_img-wrapper\">\n                            <div data-empty-placeholder class=\"staff-grid__overlay\"><\/div>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022_04_06-acsgroup-048_ecrop-1-scaled-e1765561730571.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"ACS - About Us - Lynden\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022_04_06-acsgroup-048_ecrop-1-scaled-e1765561730571.jpg 598w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022_04_06-acsgroup-048_ecrop-1-scaled-e1765561730571-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                        <div>\n                            <h3><span>Lynden Evers<\/span><span>,&nbsp;<\/span><span>MBA<\/span><\/h3>\n                            <p>Compliance Officer<\/p>\n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                    <!-- Modal -->                     \n                    <div x-show=\"open\" style=\"display: none\" x-on:keydown.escape.prevent.stop=\"open = false\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" x-id=\"['modal-title']\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('modal-title')\" class=\"modal\"> \n                        <!-- Overlay -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" x-transition.opacity class=\"modal__overlay\"><\/div>                         \n                        <!-- Panel -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-transition x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__panel\"> \n                            <div x-on:click.stop x-trap.noscroll.inert=\"open\" class=\"modal__content py-gap py-grid py-grid-tab-l\" style=\"--py-grid-template-columns: var(--py-grid-columns); 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He holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a BaH in Economics from Queen\u2019s University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n                                <\/div>                                 \n                                <!-- Content -->                                 \n                                <button type=\"button\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__close\"> \n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16.501\" height=\"16.501\" viewBox=\"0 0 16.501 16.501\">\n                                        <g id=\"ACS-AboutUs-PopUp-Icon-X\" transform=\"translate(-1249.026 -117.665)\">\n                                            <path id=\"Path_10\" data-name=\"Path 10\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1250.086 118.725) rotate(45)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                            <path id=\"Path_11\" data-name=\"Path 11\" d=\"M0,0H20.336\" transform=\"translate(1264.466 118.725) rotate(135)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n                                        <\/g>\n                                    <\/svg>\n                                <\/button>                                 \n                                <!-- Buttons -->                                 \n                            <\/div>                             \n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"post-5261\" class=\"py-flex post-5261 staff type-staff status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n                <div x-data=\"{ open: false }\"> \n                    <!-- Trigger -->                     \n                    <div x-on:click=\"open = true\" class=\"staff-grid__staff\">\n                        <div class=\"staff-grid_img-wrapper\">\n                            <div data-empty-placeholder class=\"staff-grid__overlay\"><\/div>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-vimal.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"acs aboutus photo vimal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-vimal.webp 598w, https:\/\/acsgroup.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/acs-aboutus-photo-vimal-300x280.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                        <div>\n                            <h3><span>Vimal Nair<\/span><span>,&nbsp;<\/span><span>MBA<\/span><\/h3>\n                            <p>Equity Analyst and Sustainable Investment Lead<\/p>\n                        <\/div>                         \n                    <\/div>                     \n                    <!-- Modal -->                     \n                    <div x-show=\"open\" style=\"display: none\" x-on:keydown.escape.prevent.stop=\"open = false\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" x-id=\"['modal-title']\" :aria-labelledby=\"$id('modal-title')\" class=\"modal\"> \n                        <!-- Overlay -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-on:click=\"open = false\" x-transition.opacity class=\"modal__overlay\"><\/div>                         \n                        <!-- Panel -->                         \n                        <div x-show=\"open\" x-transition x-on:click=\"open = false\" class=\"modal__panel\"> \n                            <div x-on:click.stop x-trap.noscroll.inert=\"open\" class=\"modal__content py-gap py-grid py-grid-tab-l\" style=\"--py-grid-template-columns: var(--py-grid-columns); 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