Ryan Lewenza,

Ryan Lewenza, CFA, CMT, is a Senior Portfolio Manager with over 25 years of investment experience in the global financial markets. He began his career at a major Canadian bank, where he held a variety of senior roles in sales and trading across equities, fixed income, and commodities. His experience spans multiple market cycles – from the bear markets of 2000 and 2008 to the powerful bull markets that followed – shaping his disciplined approach to risk management and long-term investing.

Ryan later transitioned into research-focused roles, covering preferred shares, equities, and ultimately, investment strategy. He rose to become one of Bay Street’s leading strategists, most recently serving as Chief Canadian Strategist at Raymond James Ltd. In this role, he was responsible for developing macroeconomic and market forecasts, publishing thought leadership, and guiding investment strategy across the firm. He also chaired the firm’s Asset Allocation Committee, overseeing portfolio positioning decisions firmwide.

In addition to his strategic responsibilities, Ryan has extensive portfolio management experience, having helped oversee more than $300 million in equity and balanced mandates that consistently outperformed their benchmarks. He is widely recognized as a trusted voice in financial markets and wealth management, with frequent appearances on BNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg, and citations in major print publications.

Ryan’s investment philosophy integrates macroeconomic insights, fundamental research, and technical analysis to develop robust, well-informed investment strategies. This differentiated approach is grounded in both deep market experience and strong academic credentials. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Market Technician (CMT). He is also a registered Portfolio Manager.

At Turner Investments, Ryan is a Portfolio Manager, responsible for managing client portfolios at the individual security level, with a focus on globally diversified, balanced strategies aimed at preserving and growing capital. He also leads the day-to-day operations of the Toronto practice, with a continuous focus on ensuring a best-in-class client experience.

Outside of his professional life, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons. He is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as the Yonge Street Mission and participating in the annual Beaches clean-up. An avid runner and golfer, he also enjoys playing guitar in his spare time.