About
Ken Andras, Portfolio Manager
Ken Andras is President of the Andras Group. He has been a Director and Executive Committee member of Research Capital Corporation since 1980 and became Vice-Chairman in 2004. He is a past Director of CARE Canada, past Director of the Rotary Club of Toronto, and a Paul Harris Fellow. Ken has over 45 years of experience in the investment industry, beginning with Andras, Hatch & Hetherington as an apprentice with his father, Kenneth B. Andras. His comprehensive knowledge of the industry developed from early exposure to the stock cage, four years on the trading floor, and in the fixed-income and money market department for three years.
John Andras, Portfolio Manager
John Andras is Executive Vice-President of Andras Group. He is a shareholder and Senior Vice-President of Research Capital Corporation. He is a past President of the Rotary Club of Toronto, Chair of SKETCH, and a Paul Harris Fellow. John began his career in 1983 as an employee of Andras, Hatch & Hetherington. He spent his first years learning the various functions of the business, including those of the stock cage and trading floor. John apprenticed with his father Kenneth B. Andras and his brother Ken.
Will Andras, Portfolio Manager
Will Andras, son of Ken, joined the group in September 2000 after owning and directing a successful educational consulting firm. Will developed the portfolio management system that tracks the valuations of each security we follow and each portfolio. Will has a teaching degree and maintains an active interest in youth initiatives. Will is on the Board of Directors of both the Rotary Club of Toronto and their Charitable Foundation.
Patrick Thompson, Associate Portfolio Manager
Patrick Thompson joined the Andras Group in 2006 as an Investment Advisor. Patrick brings with him a precise value-based approach to investing. His wealth management philosophy is based on the principle that investors’ interests are best served by taking a common sense, diversified portfolio approach. Patrick is a graduate from the University of Guelph, a Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), and is committed to providing the highest level of service possible. Prior to joining the Andras Group, Patrick worked in financial services for eight years.
Sarah McDonald
Sales Associate to Ken, John, and Will Andras, Sarah McDonald joined Research Capital Corporation in 1996 and joined the Andras Group in 1997. Sarah is currently licensed as an Investment Advisor. An active member of her community, she is on the Board of Directors of the Danforth East Community Association (DECA) and CPLC at 55 Division.
Deborah Lawrence
Sales Associate to Ken, John, and Will Andras, Deborah Lawrence joined the Andras Group in 2004. Deborah has over 15 years of industry experience and is currently licensed as an Investment Advisor.
