The People of PRIME

2026-2027 Portfolio Management Team

Consumers and Health Care Sector

Alyssa Shen

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Alyssa is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student with a major in Finance and a minor in Computing Science. She is the manager for the Consumers and Health Care sector and is excited to collaborate with fellow PRIME members to enhance her knowledge of portfolio management and equity research. This past summer, Alyssa worked as an Equity Research Intern at CIBC. Upon graduation, she plans to obtain her CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Beyond school, Alyssa enjoys drawing, hip-hop dance, and listening to music.

Riley Neudecker

Riley is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and pursuing the Real Estate Certificate. She is the sole analyst for the Consumers and Health Care sector, and looks forward to enhancing her financial and equity research knowledge while working alongside inspiring peers. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a career in Capital Markets and obtain her CFA designation. Riley enjoys dancing, travelling, puzzles, skiing, and spending time with loved ones.

Natural Resources Sector

Eshan Shivji

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Eshan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and minoring in Accounting. As one of two managers in the Natural Resource Sector, he is excited to work alongside other analysts, managers, and mentors while expanding his research and financial modelling skills. This past summer, Eshan worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at TD Securities. Post-graduation, he plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. In his spare time, Eshan enjoys golf, volunteering, and travelling. 

Mac Kim

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Mac is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and minoring in Business Economics. As a manager in the Natural Resources Sector, Mac looks forward to working with his fellow managers and analysts to expand his knowledge of portfolio management and equity research. This past summer, Mac worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, where he will return full-time following graduation. In his free time, Mac enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Jonathan Son

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Jonathan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. As one of the four managers for the Natural Resources sector, he is excited to advance his quantitative skills and make meaningful contributions to the University of Alberta endowment fund alongside other analysts and managers. This past summer, Jonathan worked as a Commodity Trading Intern at Olympic Industries ULC. Post-graduation, he plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Beyond the classroom, Jonathan enjoys boxing, hockey, travelling, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Noah Boyko

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Noah is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. As one of the four managers covering the Natural Resources sector, he is eager to deepen his industry expertise and deliver meaningful value to the University of Alberta’s endowment fund while working alongside a driven team of analysts and managers. After graduation, Noah aspires to earn his CFA designation and build a career in Capital Markets. Outside of school, Noah enjoys mountain biking, fishing, and exploring the backcountry through camping trips with friends and family.

Briony Labatte

Briony is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Mathematics. As one of three analysts covering the Natural Resources sector, Briony is excited to work alongside fellow PRIME members to further her understanding of the industry and financial markets. Upon graduation, she plans to obtain her CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Beyond school, Briony enjoys travelling, reading, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.

Josh Neave

Joshua is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and minoring in Accounting. As one of three analysts in the Natural Resources sector, he is looking forward to collaborating with his fellow analysts and managers to expand his knowledge of equity research and portfolio management. Post-Graduation, Joshua plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. In his free time, he enjoys alpine skiing, mountain biking, and golfing.

Cainwyn Clark

Cainwyn is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. He is one of three analysts in the Natural Resources sector and is excited to work collaboratively with his peers to deepen his industry knowledge and build financial modelling skills. Following graduation, Cainwyn plans to pursue a career in Capital Markets and obtain his CFA designation. Outside of school, he enjoys golfing, travelling, and playing card games with his loved ones.

Financials and Real Estate Sector

Ethan Seitz

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Ethan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student with a Finance major. As one of two managers in the Financials and Real Estate sector, Ethan is excited to expand his knowledge in financial markets and equity research while working alongside his fellow managers and analysts. Ethan worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at BMO Capital Markets this summer, where he plans to return full-time after graduation. Outside of school, Ethan enjoys hockey, snowboarding, golfing, and spending time with his friends and family. 

Hannah Loewen

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Hannah is a fifth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. She is one of two managers in the Financials and Real Estate sector and looks forward to furthering her experience in portfolio management and refining her financial modelling skills alongside her fellow PRIME members and mentors. This past summer, Hannah worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets, where she is excited to return full-time after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and cooking.

Sidharth Rahaman

Sidharth is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. As one of two analysts in the Financials and Real Estate sector, Sidharth is eager to advance his industry expertise and make meaningful contributions to the University of Alberta’s endowment fund while working alongside other PRIME analysts and managers. Upon graduation, Sidharth plans to pursue a career in Capital Markets and obtain his CFA designation. Beyond school, Sidharth enjoys cooking, travelling, hiking, and playing pickleball with friends.

Julien Beaulieu

Julien is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. He is one of the two analysts in the Financials and Real Estate sector and is looking forward to working alongside fellow analysts and managers to deepen his understanding of portfolio management and financial modelling. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a career in Capital Markets and obtain his CFA designation. In his free time, Julien enjoys watching football and hockey, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Industrials Sector

Cole Porter

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Cole is a Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and is the manager for the Industrials sector. He is excited to continue sharpening his portfolio management and equity research skills while working alongside the PRIME team. This past summer, Cole worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., where he is excited to return full-time after graduation. Cole intends to obtain his CFA designation and continue a career in Capital Markets. In his free time, Cole enjoys football, golf, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

Ethan Moggach

Ethan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. He is the only analyst within the Industrials sector and is excited to work alongside his manager to gain a deeper understanding of the industry and portfolio management. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a career in Capital Markets and obtain his CFA designation. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey and golf, running marathons, and spending time with friends and family.

Information Technology, Communication Services and Utilities Sector

Aryan Sharma

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Aryan is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. He is one of the two managers in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Utilities sector and is eager to strengthen his industry knowledge, research skills, and contribute meaningfully to the University of Alberta endowment fund alongside his fellow PRIME members. Following graduation, Aryan is excited to return to BMO Capital Markets full-time, where he interned this past summer as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. In his free time, Aryan enjoys watching football and basketball, powerlifting, and spending time with loved ones. 

Gurmanpreet Singh

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Gurman is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. As one of the two managers in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Utilities sector, Gurman is eager to hone his portfolio management skills while working alongside other PRIME members. This past summer, Gurman worked as a Global Power and Infrastructure Summer Analyst at National Bank of Canada Capital Markets. Post-graduation, he plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Outside of school, Gurman enjoys travelling, hiking, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Alex Sewell

Alex is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance and minoring in Accounting. As one of the two analysts in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Utilities sector, he is eager to deepen his industry expertise and contribute meaningfully to the University of Alberta’s endowment fund while working alongside a passionate team of analysts and managers. After graduation, Alex aspires to earn his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Outside of school, he enjoys hiking, skiing, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Harman Dhillon

Harman is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance. He is one of the two analysts in the Information Technology, Communication Services, and Utilities sector. He looks forward to strengthening his industry knowledge and portfolio management skills while working collaboratively with other PRIME analysts and managers. Following graduation, Harman plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. In his free time, Harman enjoys playing hockey, golf, and hiking.

Materials Sector

Marco Paonessa
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Marco is a fifth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. He is one of two managers for the Materials sector and looks forward to collaborating with other managers, hone his financial analysis abilities, and make meaningful contributions to the University of Alberta endowment fund. Over the summer, Marco worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at BMO Capital Markets, where he is excited to return post-graduation. In his spare time, Marco enjoys golf, hockey, volleyball, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Sean Hwang
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Sean is a fourth-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Computing Science. As one of two Materials sector managers, Sean is eager to continue working with other members of PRIME, further develop his financial analysis skills, and expand his portfolio management abilities. This past summer, Sean worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets, where he is excited to return full-time after graduation. Outside of the classroom, Sean enjoys basketball, football, hockey and spending time with friends and family.

Jonathan Son

jonathan son

Jonathan is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. As one of the two analysts for the Materials sector, he is excited to advance his quantitative skills and make meaningful contributions to the University of Alberta endowment fund alongside other analysts and managers. Post-graduation, he plans to obtain his CFA designation and pursue a career in Capital Markets. Beyond the classroom, Jonathan enjoys boxing, hockey, travelling, running, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Noah Boyko

noah boyko

Noah is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Finance with a minor in Accounting. As one of the two analysts covering the Materials sector, he is eager to deepen his industry expertise and deliver meaningful value to the University of Alberta’s endowment fund while working alongside a driven team of analysts and managers. After graduation, Noah aspires to earn his CFA designation and build a career in consulting, where he can combine his passion for finance with a commitment to solving problems. Outside of school, Noah plays for the University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey team and enjoys mountain biking, fishing, and exploring the backcountry through camping trips with friends and family.

Program Director

Keith Walton, CFA

Board of Directors

Maria Holowinsky, CFA, (CHAIR)

Mark Huson, Alberta School of Business

Ron Ritter, University of Alberta

Vikas Mehrotra, Alberta School of Business

Gary Smith, CFA, Alberta School of Business

Mentors

Allie Moran, TriWest Capital Partners

Chris Tsang, CFA, AIMCo

George Wu, CFA, Gold Investment Management Ltd.

Logan McIntosh, CFA, AIMCo

Michael Barth, CFA, Raymond James Ltd.

Orest Fialka, P.Geol., CFA, CWB Wealth Management

Ram Zilka, CFA, TELUS Pension Fund

Scott Russell, CFA, RBC Bessette Wealth Management

Industry Advisors

Roland K. Walters, MBA, ICD.D, Norfolk Housing Association