James G. Giles

James G. Giles (CPA, CFA) is retired from his role as Chief Investment Officer of Foresters Financial (Foresters), where he directly oversaw over $6 billion of the organization’s investment assets. Those assets included both Canadian and U.S. insurance and Canadian pension funds, where he represented the organization on industry groups such as Pension Investment Association of Canada. James broadened the asset exposure of Foresters and hired external managers where necessary. Prior to that he directly managed assets including real estate income trusts (REITs) and preferred shares and managed the investment accounting area.

James has over 25 years of total financial sector experience. In addition, he has lectured for many years as part of preparatory programs for students seeking the Chartered Financial Analyst designation as well as for other programs such as the then Society of Management Accountants. He has also been quoted in the media on investment matters. He has sat on ONE Investment’s Investment Advisory Committee since November 2016.