Pathfinder Asset Management

Overview

Pathfinder Asset Management Limited is registered as an “Investment Fund Manager” and “Portfolio Manager” in Ontario.¹ The firm lists Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as its head-office city.² It reports offices in Vancouver and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.¹⁸ Pathfinder describes its focus as stewardship of investment portfolios for motivated investors seeking strong performance and risk-managed results.⁶

History

Pathfinder Asset Management Limited was formed in 2010.³ The firm says it evolved from a family office that began about 30 years before the firm’s formation.⁴ It created its first fund, Pathfinder Partners’ Fund, at year-end 2010.⁵ Pathfinder says it grew from serving the Johnson Family Office to more than 100 client households during 2011, 2014.¹⁹ It later worked for 300 client households.²⁰ At the end of 2013, Pathfinder became a shareholder of Intrynsyc Capital Corporation, which the firm describes as an exempt market dealer providing investment-banking and advisory services to growth-stage companies.²¹

Timeline

1. 2010Pathfinder Asset Management Limited was formed in 2010.
2. 2011Pathfinder says it grew from serving the Johnson Family Office to more than 100 client households during 2011, 2014.
3. 2013At the end of 2013, Pathfinder became a shareholder of Intrynsyc Capital Corporation, which the firm describes as an exempt market dealer providing investment-banking and advisory services to growth-stage companies.

Leadership

Michael Rudd CFA is President, CEO & Portfolio Manager.¹¹ Douglas Johnson is Chairman and is identified as the firm’s founder.¹² Nigel Andison CIM, CFP is Managing Director.¹³ Rob Ballard CFA is Portfolio Manager.¹⁴ Christian Anthony CFA is Portfolio Manager and manages the Pathfinder Real Fund.¹⁵ Fang Zhou CFA is Portfolio Manager.¹⁶ Victor Chan is Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary.¹⁷

Services

Pathfinder says it manages custom portfolios for motivated investors.⁷ Through Nick Karliychuk, Vice President, Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor, the firm offers discretionary portfolio management and tailored investment advice.⁸ The firm states that its services include uniquely managed funds, fee transparency and personal service.⁹

What the firm offers

• Investment management

Client focus

The firm describes its clients as motivated investors.⁶⁷ Pathfinder says it served the Johnson Family Office, more than 100 client households during 2011, 2014, and later 300 client households.¹⁹²⁰

Investment philosophy and approach

The firm says its “Equally Invested™” culture requires everyone at Pathfinder to invest in the firm’s own funds.¹⁰ Pathfinder describes its investment focus as stewardship, strong performance and risk-managed results.⁶

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Sources

1. Ontario Securities Commission, *Registered Firms, April 1, 2023*, (as of April 1, 2023)
2. British Columbia Securities Commission registrant record, (2025)
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