Kyle MacDonald is Portfolio Manager with Gallant MacDonald. The firm designs bespoke investment programs for a select group of families and institutions who have made significant contributions to business, public service, and philanthropy. Previously, Kyle led the Financial Services practice at Veritas Investment Research, an independent equity research firm. In this role, he was awarded the Thomson Reuters StarMine – recognizing him as the best overall stock picker in Banks and Insurance.
Kyle holds the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations, and received an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen's University where he concurrently played for the Varsity Football team. He was also a member of the 2009 Vanier Cup winning program.
Beyond his wealth practice, Kyle co-founded Capitalize for Kids, a charity which raises over $3 million annually for the highest priority needs in the field of children’s brain and mental health. Capitalize for Kids received the Toronto Board of Trade Business Excellence award in community service for 2015. Kyle has been recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and was recognized as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum in 2013.
Giving back on the East Coast has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The work going on at the IWK is truly world class, and it is an honour to contribute in a small way.