The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has announced the nominees for its 2021 Top Under 40 Award.

The award recognizes “the new generation of highly motivated and talented young professionals whose drive, dedication, and personal and professional accomplishments have brought distinction to the investment/financial industry.” Read the full list of nominees.

Joseph Bakish, director of wealth management, portfolio manager and investment advisor at Richardson Wealth in Montreal, was the 2020 winner.

IIAC will unveil the 2021 winner and two finalists on Oct. 12.

Investment Executive and its sister publication Finance et Invetissement sponsor the award.