Hillsdale Investment Management today announced that Harry Marmer has joined the firm as executive vp, institutional investment services and partner.

Marmer will work directly with investors and consultants to provide investment strategies tailored to their core needs and requirements. He will also play a key role as a senior member of Hillsdale’s management committee, having direct input into the strategic direction of the firm.

“We are thrilled to have Harry on the Hillsdale team,” says Chris Guthrie, president and CEO of Toronto-based Hillsdale. “Harry has the knowledge, experience and thoughtful leadership that our institutional investors have asked for and his hiring significantly increases our commitment to this channel. Hillsdale has proven success generating alpha, managing beta and working within a return on risk framework. Applying these concepts to our Equity Plus, Enhanced Index or 130/30 mandates is a natural evolution of our skill set.”

Marmer has more than 20 years of experience working with institutional investors in Canada and the United States. Most recently, He served for six years as senior vp, institutional investment services with Franklin Templeton Investment Canada. Previously, he was director at Russell Investment Group, Canada. Prior to that, he was principal of Mercer Investment Consulting in Canada.

Marmer is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. He is a recipient of the Volunteer of Distinction award given by the CFA Society and is a past President of the CFA Society of Toronto. He is a frequent conference speaker, has had more than 40 research articles published, and is the author of the popular book “Perspectives on Institutional Investment Management”. He holds a B.B.A and an M.B.A with a concentration in finance and investment from York University.

The hiring of Marmer marks the end of Hillsdale’s successful relationship with Twenty-First Century Investments Inc. Twenty-First Century has represented Hillsdale to the Canadian institutional and consultant marketplace since June 2003. Hillsdale will continue in its role as sub-advisor to Twenty-First Century’s Canadian Equity Fund.

Hillsdale currently manages approximately $500 million in assets.