2. Listening is an art
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital we believe
listening is an art. We are driven to understand exactly
“I like to listen.
what our clients want and need.
I have learned a
Why?
great deal from
Because that’s what our clients have told us they want
listening carefully. in a relationship based on trust and confidence. And,
because we know that artful listening results in mutual
Most people never understanding. By clearly acknowledging your needs
we can then create an investment plan for the present
listen.”
and one which will maintain the flexibility to respond to
– Ernest Hemmingway your changing circumstances.
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3. Lessons we’ve learned
You want to deal with a firm whose experienced You need experts who can maximize the tax ef-
counsellors understand your needs and deliver fectiveness of your plan while offering a range
service of the highest standard. of products and flexible approaches designed to
Here’s what we’ve anticipate and meet changing market conditions
You require a team focused on performing to and personal situations.
learned from listening
meet your objectives and preserving your wealth.
Your team must work collaboratively with your
to investors like you: other personal advisors.
You are seeking simplicity and a group that can
relieve you of the many burdens that accompany
wealth management. Finally, you must deal with a firm that has a solid
track record and will be around for many years
You seek a firm that is dynamic and innovative to come.
in its product range and technical support.
A company that delivers high-quality advice I am proud to say that Connor, Clark & Lunn Pri-
from quality individuals in a straightforward, vate Capital embodies all of these attributes. They
plain-speaking, empathetic manner. are at the heart of our approach and why
we have a reputation for earning trust and building
the wealth of our clients for a quarter of a century.
Tim Griffin
Chief Executive Officer
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4. Experienced counsellors delivering
the highest standards of service
We practice the art of listening Earning trust for a quarter of a century
At Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital we Our success is determined solely by your success.
are committed to taking the most effective route Because we are privately owned, our commitment
Every client portfolio to managing your wealth. This requires a team to client satisfaction is even greater. We are one of
with great experience and a sound methodology to the companies in the Connor, Clark & Lunn Finan-
is customized to create the most tax effective and appropriate solu- cial Group, which has approximately $37 billion of
tions based entirely upon your goals. Every assets under management. We can provide a broad
achieve specific goals.
one of our clients’ portfolios is customized to range of products to meet your needs. The firm has
achieve their goals. a well-established reputation for designing many
innovative products during our quarter century of
We accomplish this by assembling a team of hand- experience.
picked individuals who have the requisite credentials
and a profound commitment to acting on your behalf As important as the stability which size brings is a
and your behalf only. Through listening we are able commitment to personal service. Our clients, many
to provide a confident approach revolving around a of whom have been with us since we began, stay
genuine interest in growing our clients’ wealth. with us because they believe we take a global ap-
proach to investing but deliver a highly personalized
That’s all we do. That’s all we want to do. service at the local level.
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5. Performance & Security
We must answer to the very highest regulatory stan- We make sure that you and your team of advisors
dards in the industry. We have embraced these same fully understands the benchmarks established and
rigorous measurements in the level of service we how we will keep our goal of delivering consistent
We must answer offer. We have an established culture of compliance returns year after year.
and strict governance. We undertake daily oversight
to the very highest to manage the multitude of checks and balances All of this is recorded in a Statement of Investment
required to deliver the highest levels Policy – the roadmap which guides all involved in
regulatory standards of performance and security on your behalf. managing your affairs – signed and agreed to by you
and your counsellor.
in the industry. As is customary, the assets in your portfolio are held
in safekeeping with a separate organization, normal-
ly a major trust company.
On the performance front, we take great pains
to construct and confirm the optimum portfolio
to achieve your goals. Once the goals are
established and understood by all involved,
our focus turns to ensuring that your portfolio
meets these set objectives.
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6. Simplifying your busy life
Let’s put this very simply: your life is complicated enough. You deal with us to make it simpler.
So here’s what we do.
We follow established and well-communicated We actively analyze and manage the changes in
guidelines based on your investment needs. all key financial markets to relieve you of that
concern.
We make it easy to We make it easy for you to access information
about your portfolio. The choice is yours: Finally, we facilitate communication with all
access information of your other significant advisors…your legal,
You can view your portfolio on our website insurance, tax, and accounting experts. This is
about your portfolio. 24-hours a day a critical step to ensure that your investment
plan takes optimal advantage of all relevant tax
Review our comprehensive, plain-language benefits.
quarterly statement on our website or receive
a copy by mail
And, of course, you can contact your per-
sonal counsellor directly
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7. As needs change & markets
evolve, we respond
The Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital investment platform is founded on our drive to meet your needs
now and in the future by encompassing both traditional asset classes and alternative approaches.
This investment foundation enables us to develop portfolio strategies that can address socially responsible invest-
ing, tactical asset allocation, tax optimization, currency hedging, portfolio insurance and covered call writing.
“Our reputation for Portfolio Strategy
innovation centres
on a commitment to Traditional Alternative
being flexible and Corporate &
Canadian International Income Hedge Fund
Government Strategies Strategies
responsive to you.” Core Equities Equities
Bonds (CDN & US)
Canadian US Short-Term
Private
Value Equities Equities Bonds Infrastructure
Equity
(CDN & US)
Small Cap Money Real High Yield
Equities Market Estate Bonds
(CDN & Global)
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8. Our Experienced Portfolio Strategy Team
Connor, Clark & Lunn is a mature company with MONTREAL
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9. Professional Biography
P f i l Bi h
Dan Yauck
k
ƒ Vice President and Partner
ƒ With CC&L since 2005 – Opened the Calgary office
ƒ Over 20 years investment experience
ƒ McGill University graduate – BA focus on Economics and Finance
BA,
ƒ Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (1997)
ƒ Member of the CFA Institute and the Calgary Society of Financial
Analysts; The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Calgary; The
Rotary Club of Calgary
Telephone: (403) 206-3054 Email: dyauck@cclgroup.com
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