Gluskin Sheff appoints alternative investments strategist

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Author: Investment Executive

Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. has appointed Antony Solomon as vice president & strategist, alternative investments, the wealth management firm said Monday.

Solomon will work in Toronto alongside Bill Webb, executive vice president & chief investment officer and Jeff Moody, executive vice president, investments & client service in further developing the company's focus on alternative strategies.

"I am extremely excited to have Tony join our team. He is an astute investor, and I believe he will greatly aid the tactical side of our alternative investments business," says Jeremy Freedman, president & CEO.

Solomon has held senior positions with TD Securities, as a managing director both in the debt capital markets and strategic acquisitions areas, and with Merrill Lynch Canada, where his last position was co-president.

Mr. Solomon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in economics from McGill University and a Masters of Business Administration degree majoring in finance from Boston University.

Gluskin Sheff serving high net worth private clients and institutional investors. It offers equity and fixed income investment portfolios in addition to being one of the largest managers of alternative investments in Canada.