Conner is a skilled Portfolio Manager at Optimize Wealth Management and is licensed with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). With a solid foundation in institutional finance and a passion for personalized wealth management, he brings confidence to the financial lives of his clients.
Before joining Optimize Wealth Management, he built his career in investment banking, where he successfully led over $200 million in private equity transactions. This high-level experience now fuels his work with business owners and families — offering them institutional-grade insight with a sincere one-on-one approach.
Conner holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, has completed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, and earned his Certificate in Advanced Financial Services Advice. He also holds the U.S. Series 7 license, broadening his global financial perspective.
As a fiduciary, he is dedicated to a client-first philosophy — one that focuses on helping entrepreneurs and their families define, pursue, and protect what matters most to them. His mission is to ensure that success today becomes a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Outside the office, Conner is an avid runner who has completed both the Ottawa and Boston Marathons. He also has a love for travel, especially when visiting his wife’s family in Spain — where great food, connection, and culture inspire him personally and professionally.