John J. Schmitz

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Dr. Schmitz is an expert in the research, development and implementation of quantitative investment management processes, including real-time management of the resulting portfolios.
Dr. Schmitz developed the investment management processes and technology necessary to manage global long-short market neutral equity strategies.
During his studies and research Dr. Schmitz spent extensive time consulting on portfolio management, and has considerable money management experience having held several senior money management positions.
Upon completion of his Ph.D.
in 1997, Dr. Schmitz joined Alpha Strategic Partners Inc. as Vice President of Investment Management and Research, where he formed a quantitative investment management department, initiating and managing several Canadian and U.S.
equity mutual funds.
In 1999, Dr. Schmitz moved to be Senior Vice President of Investments at MAXXUM Fund Management Inc., a subsidiary of Investors Group and later Mackenzie Financial Corporation, where the SciVest Market Neutral Equity Fund was first launched.
Mr. Schmitz holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Former positions of John J. Schmitz

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SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Based in Toronto, SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. is an investment firm that manages separate portfolios as well as the SciVest family of mutual funds.	Director of Research - Equity	2007-07-30
Mackenzie Financial Corp. Mackenzie Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie Financial Corp. (dba Mackenzie Investments) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a direct subsidiary of Mackenzie, Inc., ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSE: POW). Mackenzie Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to Canadian mutual funds, such as exchange-traded funds, Separately Managed Accounts, and one closed-end fund listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.	Portfolio Manager-Equities	2002-07-29

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SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Based in Toronto, SciVest Alternative Strategies, Inc. is an investment firm that manages separate portfolios as well as the SciVest family of mutual funds.	Finance
Mackenzie Financial Corp. Mackenzie Financial Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Mackenzie Financial Corp. (dba Mackenzie Investments) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a direct subsidiary of Mackenzie, Inc., ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSE: POW). Mackenzie Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to Canadian mutual funds, such as exchange-traded funds, Separately Managed Accounts, and one closed-end fund listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.	Finance