BEYOND INVESTMENT

Team

Leadership

Marco Zaino, FCSI®, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Montreal

Doug Glover

Chief Financial Officer

Toronto

Alex Hantoumakos, CFA

Chief Compliance Officer

Toronto

Portfolio Managers

Andrew
De Courcy-Ireland,
FCSI®, CIM®

Portfolio Manager

Montreal

Marco Zaino, FCSI®, MBA

Portfolio Manager

Montreal

Shan Xu, MBA, CIM®

Associate Portfolio Manager

Vancouver

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W: (514) 396-0306 

M: (514) 690-2037 

E:   mzaino@highgatefo.com

 

Marco is a builder and a true entrepreneur at heart. He loves working with families that have complex financial situations, taking on the challenge of adding value and finding the right solutions. He takes a client-centered comprehensive approach towards our client relationships by utilizing a proven investment model, advanced planning techniques and exceptional client experience. With a diverse background, Marco brings a unique perspective and practical experience to the relationship, allowing for creativity and results. He is committed to building deep relationships with the clients we serve, often becoming their primary advisor for all major financial decisions.

 

Marco spent the first half of his career in the banking sector with Laurentian Bank Securities and National Bank Financial, where he provided investment management advisory to private clients. That allowed him to gain a deep appreciation for the unique needs of high net worth families. After moving to an independent investment broker dealer, Marco later joined Dundee Goodman Private Wealth as a producing Branch Manager, where he worked with advisors to deliver a 360 approach to client management. Following the acquisition of Echelon Wealth Partners in 2016 and driven by the desire to better serve family wealth, Marco decided to focus on the ultra-high net worth segment through the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. This led to the creation of the Highgate Group.

 

A graduate of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Finance, Marco pursued his education by completing an MBA at Queen’s University and Level I and II of the CFA curriculum. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. A family business owner himself, he founded a successful private healthcare and wellness business that now has multiple locations within the city of Montreal. Marco sits on the Board of the West Island College Foundation, giving back to a cause that helped shape him as an individual and business executive.

 

Marco is married with two children. He still remains quite active and is an avid soccer player, having played at the highest levels of competition during his youth.

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M: (647) 497-8819 

E:   dglover@highgatefo.com

Doug Glover has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, with his most recent role being the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. from April 2016 to June 2024. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Dundee Securities Ltd. from April 2011 to April 2016.  Doug is a current member of the FOAS and previously served on the Ontario District Counsel.

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M: (647) 497-8819 

E:   ahantoumakos@highgatefo.com

Alex Hantoumakos is the Chief Compliance Officer at Highgate Group Inc., where he leads the firm’s compliance program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and promoting a strong culture of risk management and ethical business practices. With more than 15 years of experience in investment management, he has a deep understanding of regulatory risk, governance frameworks, and advising on business initiatives, augmented by a comprehensive technical skillset. Known for a collaborative, solutions-driven leadership style, he seamlessly integrates compliance with business operations to support efficiency and long-term sustainable growth.

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W: (514) 396-0303

E:   adecourcyireland@highgatefo.com

Andrew has 40 years of experience in the investment industry. Andrew started working as an investment advisor with McLeod, Young, Weir (now owned by Bank of Nova Scotia). His strong financial academic and educational background include a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and the Certified Investment Manager (CIM) designation and recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

Andrew strives to provide the guidance, education, and expertise clients need to develop a protected and growing investment portfolio. He has a wealth of experience helping clients achieve growth of their investments, and meeting their financial goals. His services:

      Business owners

      Foreign Exchange

      Individual Pension Plans

Working with a minimum account size of $500,000 Andrew takes a comprehensive approach to portfolio management that includes:

      Risk management

      Asset allocation

      Tax efficiency

For the highest level of financial integrity and services contact Andrew.

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W: (647) 673-4351

M: (778) 814-6524

E:  sxu@highgatefo.com

 

With over a decade of experience in the banking and wealth management industry, Shan is a seasoned investment consultant who has worked for renowned firms such as RBC, CIBC, and a foreign wealth management company before joining Highgate. Her expertise lies in developing effective wealth management and investment strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. 

 

Prior to this, Shan served as a tax specialist at HR Block, where she gained significant experience in tax planning and preparation. Her extensive experience working with international clients and families has made her well-versed in foreign asset tax laws, trusts, and insurance.

 

Shan holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Finance degree from Simon Fraser University, which has given her a robust foundation in finance and business strategy. She is also a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and a licensed insurance agent, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and delivering exceptional service to her clients.

 

Outside of work, Shan resides in Vancouver with her family and enjoys participating in outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking.

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W: (514) 396-0302

M: (514) 892-2619  

E:  tdelbalso@highgatefo.com

 

Tony has been an Investment Advisor for over 30 years, having begun his career with Prudential Securities in 1981. Tony is accredited in the securities, derivatives, and life insurance fields. He has acquired a wealth of investment knowledge to assist his clients in achieving their financial goals, primarily portfolio management and preservation of capital.

 

With many years of experience in the field, Tony brings an unmatched level of expertise to every one of his clients. Together with his ability to build personal relationships, Tony is both an advisor that you trust and a good friend.

 

Tony lives in Montreal with his family and enjoys playing golf at his club, The Royal Montreal.