Dennis Ly, CFA, CFP
Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Heathbridge Capital Management LTD.
About
Dennis Ly, CFA, CFP, is Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. in Toronto, ON. In this role, he leads the firm's investment strategies, oversees portfolio management decisions, and is responsible for asset allocation and investment selection for both individual and institutional clients. Heathbridge focuses on discretionary investment management for Canadian high-net-worth families, foundations, and trusts, with a primary mandate in North American equities and balanced portfolios, but with a global perspective.
Dennis joined Heathbridge in 2016, initially as Portfolio Manager, Analyst, and Financial Planner, and was promoted to Chief Investment Officer in 2021. Earlier, he held regulatory study and associate roles at Edward Jones, where he contributed to compliance and investment research projects. As a principal and owner in the firm, he plays a significant role in the culture of client alignment and employee entrepreneurship that defines Heathbridge.
Ly holds an Honours degree in Economics and Business from the University of Waterloo, and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). He is recognized for his expertise in Canadian and North American equities, as well as in the customization of individual, tax-efficient portfolios. Under his leadership, Heathbridge has maintained GIPS® performance compliance and serves clients with a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd | Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager | Jun 2021 to Present | Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd. is an independent portfolio management firm with a strong investment discipline which it calls “Checkmark Investing™”. The firm focuses on managing individual segre... |
| Heathbridge Capital Management Ltd | Portfolio Manager and Analyst and Financial Planner | Feb 2016 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Edward Jones | Senior Associate, Regulatory Study | Jul 2012 to Feb 2016 | — |
| Edward Jones | Order Specialist and Client Support (Business Analyst) | Aug 2011 to May 2012 | — |
| Edward Jones | Financial Advisor | May 2009 to Jan 2011 | — |
Education
University of Waterloo
Honours Economics and Business
2005 — 2009
Others at Heathbridge Capital Management LTD. (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
R Rob Richards | President | Canada |