Our Team

Jim Brennan joined Manitou in 2023 and is an Investment Counsellor and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund. Jim works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels. He brings over 25 years of expertise in the development of award-winning investment solutions for both institutional and retail clients.

Prior to joining Manitou, Jim developed his expertise across a range of independent investment boutiques and multinational firms (JPMorgan Chase, BMO Nesbitt Burns and Salomon Brothers/Citibank), and in London, New York and Toronto.

Over the years, his work has been recognized with numerous industry awards for performance excellence including from Morningstar and Canadian Hedge Fund Awards. Jim has a Masters of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Bryce C. Douglas joined Manitou in 2013 and is an Investment Counsellor Client Relationship Manager. Bryce works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels.  He has been in financial services for more than 30 years in both New York and Toronto.

Prior to joining Manitou he was a partner at Genuity Capital Markets where he helped establish the New York office and build the US sales and trading operation. Prior to that, he held several roles at TD Newcrest, the last of which was Managing Director in institutional equities. Bryce attended McGill University, studying economics and has held several securities licenses, including the US Series 24, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 63, and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation as well as the Partners, Directors and Officers in Canada.

Bryce has served on the Board of various private and charitable organizations and is presently a Lakefield College School Foundation trustee.

Mark Gaskin joined Manitou in 2009 and serves as President and Chairman, in addition to supporting the firm’s research and portfolio management activities.

Mark co-founded Cranston, Gaskin, O’Reilly & Vernon Investment Counsel in 1995 and retired in July 2008. Prior to working at CGOV, Mark spent approximately five years as a partner and Vice-President of Beutel, Goodman & Company.

Mark is a graduate of the University of Toronto where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and holds the Chartered Investment Management (CIM) designation. He has been a board member and trustee of several charitable organizations and private companies including Branksome Hall, The Appleby College Foundation, Appleby College (Governor Emeritus), the Canadian Diabetes Association, Consolidated Energy Solutions and Canadian General Tower Limited.

Deborah O’Reilly is Manitou’s Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, member of the firm’s Executive Team and Board. Deborah is also an Associate Investment Counsellor working with clients to customize portfolios that reflect both their return objectives and risk tolerance levels.

Before joining Manitou in 2001, Deborah served as Chief Financial Officer of Financial Concepts Group and Chief Operating Officer of 20/20 Funds. Deborah is a CPA, CA and a graduate of the University of Toronto.

John Platt joined Manitou in 2016 and serves as an Investment Counsellor and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund. Additionally, John plays a key role of liaising and coordinating Manitou’s Investment Management functions with those the client service and marketing functions.

Prior to joining Manitou he was a principal at HighView Financial Group for eight years and prior to that John held a senior management position in BMO Nesbitt Burns’ Private Client Group.

John is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University and holds the Chartered Investment Management (CIM) designation. John has been active in his community serving as a Board member and Trustee of the Oakville Hospital Foundation, the Oakville Community Foundation, Appleby College and Lighthouse For Grieving Children. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.

Talia Rovinski joined Manitou in 2005 and serves as an Investment Counsellor. Talia works with clients to customize portfolios that reflect their overall return objectives, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance levels.

Prior to Manitou, Talia spent a number of years at TD Bank, the last seven of which were at TD Private Investment Counsel. She holds a First Class Honours Bachelor Science Degree in Psychology from McGill University and an MBA from York University.

Talia has completed the Canadian Securities Course and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation. Talia is currently a board member of The Toronto Jewish Film Foundation.

Nate Salzman joined Manitou in 2018 and is an Investment Counsellor, Investment Analyst (alternatives) and a member of the Portfolio Management team on the Manitou Total Return Yield Fund.

Prior to his current role Nate was a Research Associate, later being promoted to Investment Analyst in 2021. Nate earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University and is a CFA charterholder.