Robert McKim CFA

Robert McKim earned his CFA designation in 1981 while employed with New Brunswick Telephone Company. He joined Elliott & Page Atlantic (later re-named SEAMARK Asset Management) in 1984, when the firm had $50 million in assets under management. Over a twenty year period, Bob was integral in honing a durable investment management style that led to clients enjoying above median returns in 80% of the annual periods during that time frame.

Over that twenty year period, Bob participated in all aspects of the investment management process....research, trading, portfolio management, client service and business development. His executive responsibilities culminated in the Chief Investment Officer and CEO roles of SEAMARK, then a public company. SEAMARK's assets under management exceeded $10.5 billion at the time of his departure from the firm in 2005.

Bob is a volunteer member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Canadian Cancer Society.

George Loughery CFA

George Loughery was awarded the CFA designation in 1993. He joined SEAMARK Asset Management in 1996, after having worked in an industrial conglomerate for 20 years. George's determination to succeed in the investment management business was evidenced by his unending penchant for knowledge of every aspect of a company's business. His diligence in understanding companies culminated in his appointment as Head of Equities at SEAMARK.

George's focus on individual companies is the backbone of the team's bottom-up approach to portfolio construction, an approach that builds portfolios one stock at a time, ensuring the appropriateness of every company selected on behalf of LeeSide clients.

Don Wishart CFA

Don Wishart began his career with New Brunswick Telephone where he initially worked for Bob McKim overseeing the investment side of the company's pension plan. Over the years Don has held a number of management positions including the field of mergers and acquisitions, and CEO of a leasing company where his credit adjudication skills were critical. Don attained the CFA designation in 1986, joining McKim and Loughery at SEAMARK in 2002 where he held key positions as CFO, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Portfolio Manager. He spent several years as one of three members of the Executive Portfolio Management team and was lead portfolio manager for the firm's Foreign and International pooled funds.