Chris Vajo has more than 20 years of experience dealing with wealth inheritors, successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and some of the wealthiest and most established families in Canada.
As a seasoned Investment Counsellor with RBC PH&N Investment Counsel, Chris provides high-net-worth individuals and families, charitable foundations, and estate and trust clients with discretionary investment management services. Prior to joining the firm in March 2001, Chris held the role of Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at BMO Harris Investment Management Inc. His experience managing large, complex private client portfolios has honed his ability to develop client-centric investment strategies and provides a strong perspective to his capabilities in portfolio management.
Working with a select number of clients, Chris develops and nurtures deep multi- generational relationships with his clients and their families based on integrity, service, strong communication and sound investment management.
Chris’ comprehensive and integrated management of his clients’ wealth requires working closely with their other professional advisors, including accountants and lawyers. He also draws upon a team of in-house experts in order to provide his clients a full suite of wealth management services including investment and risk management, tax and estate planning, philanthropic giving and succession planning for both businesses and families.
Chris attended Concordia University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in Finance and an MBA. He is also a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and a member of the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts.