Matt Marino

 

As an Associate at Ascendant Wealth Partners of RBC Dominion Securities, Matt provides research and analytical support to the Partners, focusing on portfolio analysis, manager evaluation, and investment opportunities across traditional and alternative strategies. His responsibilities include preparing detailed reports, building financial models, and assisting with due diligence to help inform investment decisions and strengthen client portfolios. Matt also contributes to firm-wide initiatives through the Investment Committee and Marketing & Communications Committee, supporting investment oversight and due diligence, develops client-facing materials, refines firm messaging, and supports business development efforts.

Matt is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in International Political Economics. He began his career at a large Canadian bank, where he supported the delivery of customized investment plans and provided ongoing research and client service. Committed to continuous professional growth, Matt has completed the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct and Practices Handbook, the Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) program, and holds the Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS) designation. Matt is a licensed Investment Representative with CIRO and is currently pursuing the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations.

Outside of the office, Matt can often be found golfing, exploring Toronto’s diverse restaurant scene, and attending comedy shows.