Our team is our greatest asset. We nurture better investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and community contributors
Meet the Team
SAF's success is rooted in our cohesive team, blending diverse skills and shared values.
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BIO:
Aaron is a founder and is the COO and CFO of the SAF Group. He is involved with deal related structuring and leads the finance and risk management teams across the SAF Group.
Aaron Bunting
CFO, COO & Principal
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Deal structuring, financing, and ongoing strategic oversight of high growth companies across diverse industries. Legal support of SAF Group operations, including deal negotiations and structuring.
Brian O’Neill
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A passionate entrepreneur and capital partner supporting high growth companies through expansion via organization and culture building, capital raising, and strategic governance and oversight.
Brian Paes-Braga
Managing Partner
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Independent and unbiased energy and markets research for evaluation and allocation of capital by SAF investment team.
Dan Tsubouchi
Principal, Chief Market Strategist
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Devon has 5+ years of experience. He holds a BESc in Green Process Engineering (summa cum laude) and an MSc in International Business from Western University.
Devon Bekker
Associate
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Over five years experience in accounting operations role and has grown with SAF since 2019.
Bachelor of Management in Accounting.
Donita Tam
Operations Accountant
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Possess over three years of practical experience in the field of public accounting. Upholds a CPA designation and a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting from the University of Calgary.
Emira Kacuri
Valuations Analyst
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Two years in capital markets with prior experience in equity research. Holds a BCom from the University of Victoria and is an APMP alumni.
Evan Guildford
Analyst
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Nearly a decade in capital markets and corporate development, involved in over 50 transactions exceeding $2bn in M&A and financing.
Frank Luke Fallwell
Associate
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Ian's core focus is on origination, deal structuring, and execution of SAF's energy, real estate, capital relief, and other diversified investments.
Ian Charles
Managing Director
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Upholds over ten years of customer service and hospitality management experience. Bachelor of Sociology from Mount Royal University.
Kayley Kaptian
Administrative Assistant
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Over 3 years of capital market and diversified lending experience. Honors Business Administration (HBA) from the Ivey School of Business.
Kody Thomson
Senior Analyst
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Responsible for deal origination, structuring, and execution, as well as ongoing portfolio and risk management for all Metals, Mining, and Critical Minerals investments. (McGill University, University of Oxford).
Kyle Hickey
Managing Director
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Previous experience in venture capital and private equity. Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan, completed the CFA Level II exam.
Madison Bourgeault
Analyst
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Responsible for the firm’s valuations, Madison holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (With Distinction), a Master’s in Professional Accounting, and a CPA designation.
Madison Schmidt
Manager, Valuations
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20 years experience in private assets, finance and investment banking
B.Comm from the University of Calgary, Chartered Accountant and CFA Charterholder.
Matt Bauer
VP Finance
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Michael has over five years of experience in the financial sector and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University.
Michael Croft
Vice President
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Michael is responsible for deal origination, structuring and execution as well as ongoing portfolio and risk management.
Michael Scott
Managing Director
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Employed with SAF Group since inception (2014) Diligent and meticulous work ethics
Certification in Accounting Financial Management.
Rachel Mui
Operations Accountant
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A decade of combined experience in Business Development, Investor Relations and Financial Sales. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) from the University of Calgary.
Rebecca Histed
Director, Private Wealth
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Ryan is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal of the SAF Group. He is responsible for the overall strategic mission of the business as well as capital raising and deal management.
Ryan Dunfield
Managing Principal, CEO
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Stephanie has over ten years’ experience across various industries. She holds an MBA and two CPA designations (Canadian & US).
Stephanie Aker
Interim Controller
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BSc with Business Minor from U of A. Background in real estate sales & development, and office management.
Talena Ganley
Executive Assistant
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Uso is Junior Accountant with over two years’ experience who effectively accomplishes tasks both independently and in teams.
Uso Nnamdi-Okorie
Junior Accountant
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Currently serves as Legal Counsel at the SAF Group and has a broad range of responsibilities spanning several different practice areas.
