Stephen Carlin joined CIBC Asset Management Inc. in May 2013. He is a member of the Canadian Equity team with responsibility for Canadian core and income mandates.
Prior to joining CIBC, Mr. Carlin was Senior Vice-President and Head of Equities at Aegon Capital Management. At Aegon, he managed Canadian balanced, income and dividend strategies and led a team of portfolio managers, analysts and traders. Previous to his role at Aegon, he held the position of Vice-President, Canadian Equities at KBSH Capital Management and Director, Canadian Equities at CT Investment Management Group.
Mr. Carlin holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Banks, financial services and real estate have strong fundamentals.
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