Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Office address: 1400-130 King Street West P.O. Box 240, Toronto, ON M5X 1C8
Website: https://cclfg.cclgroup.com/
Year established: 1982
Company type: investment management firm
Employees: 700
Expertise: finance, investment management
Parent company: N.A.
CEO and key people: Warren Stoddart, President and CEO
Financing Status: corporate backed or acquired

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group) is a privately held asset management firm that manages over $110 billion in assets in Canada and abroad. The company has headquarters in Toronto and offices in Chicago (USA), London (UK), and Gurugram (India).

History of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

The company started out as Connor, Clark & Lunn in 1982 under Larry Lunn who, today, serves as the firm’s Chairman Emeritus.

The company began operations in Vancouver and Toronto with an initial focus on managing equity portfolios for institutional investors. In 1997, it started focusing on high net-worth clients.

In 2002, Connor, Clark & Lunn became Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. with 8 affiliates and 3 distribution businesses in its fold.

Today, CC&L Financial Group offers traditional and alternative investment products to individuals and institutions all over the world.

Products and Services of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

CC&L Financial Group offers a broad range of investment products and services, including:

  • equity funds
  • fixed income funds
  • real estate funds
  • managed accounts
  • portfolio management
  • asset allocation
  • risk management

Culture at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

CC&L Financial Group is committed to providing its clients with the highest quality of service. The company's culture is based on collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

The company focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles when it comes to investing. Teams complete thorough research into ESG risks and opportunities as part of their work.

Corporate social responsibility is also part of the company’s culture. CC&L Financial Ltd. set up the CC&L Foundation to support the communities that the company works with. The Socially Responsible Business Practices Working Group was also established to promote issues in the workplace like health and wellbeing, D&I, and sustainability.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. President and CEO Warren Stoddart

Warren Stoddart was co-CEO at CC&L Financial Ltd. for over 20 years before assuming the sole CEO and President role in 2021. Before that, he held roles in Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Trilon Financial Corporation, and Merrill Lynch Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.

Future at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

CC&L Financial Group is a top asset management firm with a strong track record of performance, diverse product offering, and a talented team of investment professionals. The company offers a broad range of investment products and services to individuals, institutional investors, and advisors. CC&L Financial Group is committed to providing its clients with the highest quality of service in the years to come.

 

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