Experienced Equity Research And Investor Relations Team
Chris Blake, CFA
Chris has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry across both bank-owned and boutique investment dealers, as well as investment management firms, with a focus on companies that span the entire market capitalization spectrum across various sectors. He brings extensive capital markets experience and is well known for delivering timely, in-depth analysis of industries and companies, as recognized by high rankings in institutional client surveys. Over the course of his career, Chris has authored more than 1,500 investment research reports and has been frequently quoted in leading financial media outlets, including Bloomberg, The Globe and Mail, Yahoo Finance, Financial Post, and WSJ, among others. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Western Ontario. He is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Toronto.
Andrew Apedoe
Andrew is a strategic corporate finance and investor relations executive with deep experience leading M&A, corporate development, and capital‑markets communication across public and private companies. He has held senior roles including Partner at Osprey Capital Partners, President of Xito Capital Partners, and VP of Investor Relations at Stuart Olson, where he expanded analyst coverage from zero to 12 and increased institutional ownership to ~60% of float. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and advanced training in valuation, competitive intelligence, and investment management. Andrew is a multi‑award‑winning IR leader, including 1st place—Best Investor Relations Officer (Small Cap), IR Magazine Canada Awards.
