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About Michael Armstrong

"Michael Armstrong is an independent thinker. He has the courage of his convictions, to act on his economic or company specific views. These attributes have made and saved me a considerable amount of money since I became a client of his in 2006. Michael has full discretion over my funds, and as I approach retirement, I trust him to manage my account in the responsible, conservative manner he has demonstrated to date."

William E. Ireland, Q.C.
Owen Bird Law Corporation (Retired)

 

"We have been dealing with Michael Armstrong for over ten years. He has done an excellent job managing our family's investment capital over that time and was able to anticipate and successfully navigate the financial crisis in 2008. We are very confident with Michael managing our money and we are happy to refer him."

Patrick and Sue Williams
Partner, Clark Wilson

 

"I greatly benefited from, and appreciated, Michael Armstrong's advice in July 2007 to switch to a conservative cash-dominated position. This allowed me to maintain portfolio value despite the subsequent significant decline in the market. Michael has provided well-researched advice, and in my experience, his instincts have been excellent. I would recommend him."

Dirk Laudan
Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

 

"I have known Michael Armstrong for over 20 years and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him as a Portfolio Manager. He is a trustworthy individual whose focus does not shift from the needs of his clients. As a Chartered Accountant at a large accounting firm, I am restricted from investing in numerous companies. Michael understands how critical it is for me to remain independent from our clients and works closely with me to find investments that meet my firm's independence standards but also deliver above average returns."

Trevor Hammond
Partner, KPMG Calgary

 

"I consider myself fortunate to have discovered Michael Armstrong so early in my investing career. He is knowledgeable, an independent thinker and is not swayed by the market's euphoria or fear, instead profiting from them. His conservative approach is just what I am looking for as a long-term equity investor. I can't recommend him enough."

David Westwood
Product Designer & Brand Strategist

 

"I became a client of Michael Armstrong's in 2004. Since then, he has demonstrated the ability to invest my assets in a way that consistently delivers returns that are above my expectations. He is very conscious of risk, especially the broader economic issues that most retail advisors miss. Due to my confidence in his abilities, I have given him discretionary authority to manage an increasing amount of my family assets over time."

Nathan Daniels
Partner, M&A/Private Equity,
Mogan Daniels Slager

 

"I strongly recommend Michael Armstrong as a Portfolio Manager. He clearly understands risk management and stock investing. While many of my friends are lamenting their investment losses, I am quietly confident and very pleased when I open my monthly statement. I feel very comfortable with Michael in charge of my investments."

Kim Christie
Owner, Kim Christie
Photography

 

"I often see people chasing penny stocks or getting involved in risky ventures. With Michael managing my portfolio, I don't even consider those types of investments. His conservative approach delivers better returns than I expect to receive in the market and he always seems to avoid the pitfalls that catch so many investors. I highly recommend Michael Armstrong."

Darin Cox
Director of National Accounts,
TEKsystems

About Andrey Schmidt

"I have known Andrey for many years, first as a colleague and later as my investment advisor. I have been extremely impressed and happy with Andrey's financial guidance. He has continually provided sound and strategic investing advice, which has enabled me to achieve and exceed my financial objectives. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get serious about growing their portfolio."

Michael Parrish
Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
LLP

 

"I met Andrey in undergrad at UVIC and we continued our friendship through law school and as young lawyers in Vancouver. I have always been impressed with Andrey's analytical and practical approach to market evaluation and investment strategy, which he combines with excellent customer service. So much so, that in 2011, I moved the majority of my family's investments to him, and have since then enjoyed above market returns with very reasonable management fees. The same cannot be said for my prior investments."

David Fenrich
Senior Director, Legal Services,
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation
Limited

 

"I have known Andrey Schmidt for many years, both as a co-worker and now as my investment advisor. Since day-one Andrey has been a very diligent, thoughtful advisor, and I have a great deal of trust in him. He's done a great job with my investments."

David Curtis
Lawyer, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin
LLP

 

"I have known Andrey and Michael for many years, through school, work and now as my Investment Advisors. I have been impressed with their professional, yet friendly approach. Their communications about investment strategies are clear and easy to understand, without bombarding my inbox with market over-analysis and hyperbole. They have quickly become trusted advisors and I have even consulted them when weighing potential employers. Andrey and Michael provide great value with service and performance standards that exceed the market at reasonable fees - I would not hesitate to recommend their services."

Katey Grist
Lawyer

 

"I met Andrey through a mutual friend years ago, as he was recommended as a solid Investment Advisor. Through the years, I've come to know Andrey very well and he is an incredibly honest, trustworthy and calculated professional. He has delivered results as well as smart, strategic planning for my future. I highly recommend him and his partner, Michael, and trust them with any advice, suggestions and recommendations they provide. Their perspective on today's market is sound and realistic, yet result-driven. I am very happy to have them as advisors."

David Chauvin
Business Development Manager,
Genetec Inc.

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