Wealth management firm Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. announced Wednesday that Jim Bantis has joined the company in Toronto as vice-president, risk management.

With more than 22 years of financial industry experience, Bantis will work with the firm’s clients with the goal of delivering wealth and risk management solutions encompassing investment strategies across fixed income, alternative and equity asset classes.

Prior to joining Gluskin Sheff, Bantis served as Director, Equity Research for Credit Suisse Securities (Canada).

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Jim to the firm,” said Jeremy Freedman, deputy CEO. “His hiring further demonstrates our commitment to ensuring our clients are served by — and have access to — the best talent in the business.”

Based in Toronto, Gluskin Sheff serves high net worth private clients and institutional investors.

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