Richardson GMP names Gareth Watson VP

Richardson GMP has announced the appointment of Gareth Watson to vice-president, Investment Management & Research, where he will develop and communicate the firm’s core investment strategy platform.

“The appointment of Gareth to our Investments & Advice Team is a key step in the continued delivery of actionable ideas to our Investment Advisors and their clients,” said Andrew Marsh, CEO, Richardson GMP. “We are committed to building a high quality platform for advising high net worth clients with our all-encompassing approach to planning and managing all aspects of their wealth. The addition of industry leaders to our already successful team is a key component towards achieving that goal.”

Watson held equity research roles with Scotia Capital Markets from 2001 to 2005, before joining the portfolio advisory group of Scotia McLeod, with a focus on large cap Canadian Equities.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a thriving partnership culture at Richardson GMP and to have the opportunity to work with Canada’s finest investment professionals while supporting the development and delivery of industry leading wealth management solutions to our clients,” said Watson.

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