Forthlane Partners

Overview

Forthlane Partners operates through Forthlane Investment Management Inc., which is listed by the Ontario Securities Commission as an Ontario registrant. The firm describes itself as an independent Canadian asset manager and outsourced chief investment officer.¹²³

History

Forthlane announced that its acquisition of June Inc. increased assets under advisement to over $2 billion in 2026. In June 2026, the firm also announced a Calgary expansion led by Connor Kitchen, CFA, supporting its Alberta and Western Canadian presence.⁴⁵

Leadership

Robbie Pryde is Chief Executive Officer. Ken Grewal is Founder. Robert Vanderhooft is President and Co-Chief Investment Officer, while Wayne Kozun is Co-Chief Investment Officer. Martha Simmons serves as Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.⁶

Robert (Bob) Williams is Chairman, Prakash Patel is Chief Operating Officer, and Vanessa Hui is Senior Client Advisor.⁶

Services

Forthlane provides institutional-quality investment management, strategic guidance, portfolio construction, and ongoing oversight. Its global capital allocation spans seven asset classes: global equity, real assets, absolute return, fixed income, credit opportunities, infrastructure, and private opportunities.⁷⁸

The firm says its Cayman Islands team serves families and fiduciaries in Cayman and across the Caribbean.³

What the firm offers

• Investment management
• Private and alternative investments

Client Focus

Forthlane serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and foundations.⁹

Approach

Forthlane’s investment approach combines global diversification, alternatives, rigorous due diligence, active oversight, and tailored portfolio management. The firm says it invests alongside clients and does not accept compensation or enter fee-sharing arrangements with managers receiving allocated capital.³¹⁰

Its stated culture emphasizes humility, continuous learning, adaptability, client feedback, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.³

Assets

Forthlane announced assets under advisement of over $2 billion in 2026 following its acquisition of June Inc.⁴

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Sources

1. Forthlane Partners Terms of Service
2. Ontario Securities Commission Registrant List
3. Forthlane Partners About Us
4. Forthlane Partners News
5. Calgary Expansion Announcement
6. Forthlane Partners Who We Are
7. Forthlane Partners Who We Serve
8. Forthlane Partners What We Do

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This profile is a factual summary written in our own words from public sources. It is for information only. It is not an endorsement, rating, ranking or recommendation, and it is not investment advice. MultiFamilyOffices.com is not affiliated with the SEC or with this firm unless stated. Form ADV figures are self-reported by the firm.