Scotia Securities Inc. today announced the expansion of the ScotiaFunds line-up, with the introduction of ScotiaFunds advisor class.

“The ScotiaFunds advisor class builds on our existing range of diverse mutual fund offerings that provide solid investment options for clients” says Glen Gowland, managing director and head, Scotia Mutual Funds and president & CEO, Scotia Securities. “With the launch of this series, we are able to broaden out our offering to clients who work with an advisor to build their investment strategy.”

“Our rate of growth over the last year has exceeded our expectations and reflects our renewed commitment to providing innovative and exceptional products,” says Gowland. “Today’s announcement of Scotia Funds advisor series is one more way that we are building broad-based investment solutions that are industry competitive and expanding our support across multiple channels. Our sales team is committed to working with advisors to help them provide the best solutions to clients.”

The ScotiaFunds advisor class will initially offer a suite of 10 individual funds and four portfolio solutions:

> Scotia Money Market Fund
> Scotia Canadian Income Fund
> Scotia Diversified Monthly Income Fund
> Scotia Canadian Tactical Asset Allocation Fund
> Scotia Canadian Dividend Fund
> Scotia Canadian Growth Fund
> Scotia International Value Fund
> Scotia Global Growth Fund
> Scotia Global Opportunities Fund
> Scotia Global Climate Change Fund
> Scotia Selected Income & Modest Growth Portfolio > Scotia Selected Balanced Income & Growth Portfolio
> Scotia Selected Moderate Growth Portfolio
> Scotia Selected Aggressive Growth Portfolio

ScotiaFunds offer access to a broad range of industry leading portfolio advisors, which include Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited; Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.; Pzena Investment Management, LLC; Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited; Thornburg Investment Management, Inc.; and State Street Global Advisors, Ltd.

The advisor class of funds will be offered through three purchase options to provide a full range of flexibility for advisors structuring individual solutions to meet unique client needs.