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| About Global Securities: Management |
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Art Smolensky, Chairman
Global’s founder has enjoyed the rare privilege of turning his avocations into successful business ventures. An interest in photography while pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of British Columbia led to the establishment of a photographic company. By the time Art Smolensky sold the business 14 years later, it had branched out into video and computer sales and grown into a chain of highly successful specialty retail outlets.
With a solid background in scientific research, proven business acumen and a global outlook sharpened while establishing commercial ties in Asia and Europe, Art Smolensky turned his interest to the investment industry. In 1986 he founded Global Futures Corporation, and the next year established Global Securities Corporation.
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| Art Smolensky, Chairman |
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Douglas R. Garrod, President
Global’s management team is headed by Doug Garrod, a former vice-president of the Vancouver Stock Exchange and deputy director with the British Columbia Securities Commission.
As a well-known securities lawyer in Vancouver prior to joining Global Securities, Doug Garrod published many articles and papers dealing with some of the more complex aspects of securities law. Doug Garrod received an honours undergraduate degree in Economics and Commerce from Simon Fraser University and obtained his Law degree from the University of British Columbia.
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Douglas R. Garrod, President |
Duncan Boggs, CFO
As Global's Chief Financial Officer, Duncan Boggs ensures that the controls and procedures are in place such that the company operates effectively. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Western Ontario and a Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University, Duncan obtained his Chartered Accountancy designation in 1994. He then focused his career in the areas of receivership and litigation support work with Coopers & Lybrand.
With several years of public accounting and financial industry employment, both in Canada and in offshore financial centres, Duncan brings his international industry background to work for Global Securities.
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| Duncan Boggs, CFO |
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Robin Alvarez de Araya, VP Derivatives
As the Designated Registered Futures Contract Options Principal (DRFOP) and Alternate Registered Options Principal (AROP), Robin is a supervisor in both the Futures and Options departments at Global Securities Corporation.
Robin has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and began her career in the fitness industry and Cardiac Rehabilitation. In 1994 she embarked on a full time career devoted to her love of technical charting and the equities markets. Robin is currently pursuing a Derivatives Market Specialist (DMS) designation combining her knowledge of options and futures with technical analysis. Once this is completed, she plans to extend her studies to become a Chartered Market Technician (CMT).
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| Robin Alvarez de Araya, VP Derivatives |
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Joya Baba, VP Operations
Joya joined Global's Securities Department in 1995 from the Royal Bank, where she had worked since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia. Wanting to experience both sides of the business, Joya did the Securities course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook course, taking a brief time out from the back office to become a licensed sales assistant. Joya returned to the Operations Department in 1998, becoming Global's Operations Manager in 2000 and its VP-Operations in 2001.
Global Securities prides itself in offering superior administrative service to both its clients and its Investment Advisors and Futures Representatives. With her experience in both sales and operations, Joya Baba is uniquely qualified to head our back office team.
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| Joya Baba, VP Operations |
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John Brighten, VP Compliance
Educated in Montreal, John spent the early part of his career in law enforcement. With a firm grounding working within a legal framework and his knowledge of investigative processes, John became interested in the compliance area of the securities industry.
Relocating to Vancouver in 1978, John joined the British Columbia Superintendent of Brokers Office as a securities investigator and from there entered the private sector at various senior management positions with both national and regional investment dealers.
As Globals Chief Compliance Officer, John is responsible for the continuing supervision of all trading and the internal audits of the various Global offices. With recent changes in the regulatory industry, John has also assumed the position of Client Complaints Officer.
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| John Brighten, VP Compliance |
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Scott Macausland, VP Trading
Scott joined Global Securities in 2000 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria. Originally a member of the Compliance Department, Scott moved on to the Trade Desk, being promoted to Head Trader in 2008 and VP Trading the following year. Aside from his supervisory responsibilities, Scott remains an active trader, specializing in equities and derivatives.
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| Scott Macausland, VP Trading |
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Elvis Picardo, VP Research & Associate Portfolio Manager
Elvis has more than ten years of experience as an analyst and market strategist, with numerous successful stock recommendations and investment strategies to his credit over this period. He brings a global perspective to investment research and portfolio management, obtained through two decades of international capital markets experience across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, options, and currencies. A CFA© charter holder since 1998, Elvis also holds the Certified Investment Manager designation, a graduate degree in engineering and a Master's degree in management studies.
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| Elvis Picardo, VP Research & Associate Portfolio Manager |
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Monica Thornton-Trump, VP
Monica started her career in 1991 at C.M. Oliver & Company Ltd. and became a Vice-President in 1995. As a seasoned professional she has consistently provided clients with high-quality service and advice in all aspects of commodity futures, options, and securities trading. Monica served as the President of Global Futures until its merger with Global Securities (2009). She is currently a Vice-President and the D.R.O.P. (Designated Registered Options Principal) and A.R.F.O.P. (Alternate Registered Futures Contract Options Principal) of Global Securities. She holds a B.A. (1987) and an M.B.A. (1990), both from the University of British Columbia.
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| Monica Thornton-Trump, VP |
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Julie Wigley, Controller
Julie joined Global Securities' accounting department in 1997, acquiring increasing responsibilities and becoming Global's Controller in 2002. Julie holds a Certified Management Accountant designation. She is the firm’s liaison with outside regulatory audit teams and responsible for all reporting functions.
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Christie McGillivary, Associate Sales Manager
Christie joined Global in 2001, having made a move to the financial industry after a successful management career in the hospitality industry. Christie’s career in the brokerage business began in compliance, she then moved on to sales, being appointed Associate Sales Manager for Global in 2008. In all, Christie has over 10 years of management experience coaching and mentoring employees to reach their potential. In her role as Associate Sales Manager, she has the opportunity to work with Investment Advisors, assisting them to grow their respective business by implementing industry best practices. In addition to her management responsibilities, Christie continues to maintain an active book of business, tailoring investment strategies for her clients to achieve their objectives.
Christie is a firm believer in life-long learning and continues to develop and enhance her knowledge and relevancy in the industry. She has completed a variety of courses through the Canadian Securities Institute and other organizations that provide valuable expertise for the benefit of her clients and the Global Securities organization.
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