Michael Ayres, Cfa, MBA, Fea, Cepa
About Michael Ayres, Cfa, MBA, Fea, Cepa
Michael Ayres is the Vice President & Investment Counsellor at CIBC and a Board Member at Kids Kicking Cancer, based in London, Ontario, Canada.
Current Roles at CIBC
Michael Ayres currently holds the position of Vice President & Investment Counsellor at CIBC. Since 2018, he has been working in South Western Ontario, providing tailored investment counsel services for high-net-worth clients. His role involves managing investment portfolios and offering strategic financial advice to ensure the growth and protection of client investments.
Board Member at Kids Kicking Cancer
Since 2018, Michael Ayres has been serving as a Board Member at Kids Kicking Cancer, based in London, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he contributes to the organization's mission of empowering children and their families through martial arts therapy and guided meditation. His involvement demonstrates his commitment to philanthropy and community service.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before becoming Vice President & Investment Counsellor, Michael Ayres worked as an Associate Investment Counsellor at CIBC from 2014 to 2018. Over these four years, he honed his skills in managing investment portfolios and providing financial advice to clients in South Western Ontario.
Educational Background
Michael Ayres holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Investment Management from Concordia University, earned between 2008 and 2011. He also has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University, completed in a year from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he completed a two-year diploma in Financial Planning and Services at Fanshawe College from 2004 to 2006. He also studied Systems Thinking at Cornell University, acquiring an Engineering Certificate.
Professional Designations
Michael Ayres is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), holding a globally recognized credential in the field of investment management. He also holds the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) designation, aimed at professionals who work with family-owned enterprises. Furthermore, he is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), specializing in planning for the eventual sale or transition of a business.
Additional Work Experience
Michael Ayres has a diverse professional background. He served as a Credit Analyst at BMO Financial Group for seven months in 2013-2014 and as a Private Client Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns from 2009 to 2011 in Toronto. He also worked as a Customer Service Representative at Bank of Montreal for a year from 2009 to 2010. His early career includes managerial experience at Flagswipe Paintball and five years of service as an Infantry Soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces.