David Bland

Background

About David Bland

An accomplished investment professional; now back at CIBC and IIROC licened again. Always interested new challenges within the investment industry where I can continue to contribute my expertise and industry knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills. Extensive presentation experience. Established leadership in business and team building. In depth understanding of the complexities of modern portfolio, hedge fund and insurance strategies. Nearly 20 years with CIBC Wood Gundy as an Investment Advisor and Vice President. Managed a large complex brokerage practice, 150 high net worth families, which was transitioned back to CIBC. Previous 7 years with Nesbitt Thompson as an Investment Advisor. Early career at a number of different brokerage firms in various positions, including options trader on the floor of the old Toronto Stock Exchange A life long learner, I am currently enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Emmauel College at the University of Toronto and plan to complete the degree over the next few years as a matter of personal interest. While at Emmanuel I served on the Board of Regents of Victoria University. My current interests revolve around a number of Social Justice themes and issues confronting urban Toronto.