Our Team

 

CRAIG SANGSTER
Craig Sangster is the founder of CS Investment Counsel Corporation, an independent investment advisory firm focused on investment management based in Toronto, Ontario.

Craig has over 25 years' experience in the investment management industry, successfully advising different groups ranging from entrepreneurs to corporate entities. Since becoming involved in the investment industry in 1986, Craig is dedicated to looking after the investment, insurance, and estate planning requirements of his clients and their families.

After graduating with an Honours degree in Economics at York University, Craig invested heavily in finance-specific education in order to deliver the soundest financial advice to his clients.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - The CFA designation is regarded by most to be the key global certification for investment professionals, especially in the areas of research and portfolio management. The CFA Institute, the governing association for Charter holders, is a global non-profit professional organization of more than 58,000 financial analysts, portfolio managers and other financial professionals in 112 countries. In addition to administering the CFA Program, the institute is also recognized around the world for its investment performance standards, code of ethics and standards of professional conduct.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) - The CFP designation is a personal certification conferred by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards in the United States, Financial Planners Standards Council in Canada and 18 other organizations outside North America. CFP professionals are the largest identifiable body of licensed financial planners in Canada with over 17,500 individuals meeting the strict standards to attain this designation.

Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) - According to the CSC, the FCSI designation is the most senior financial services designation available in the Canadian marketplace, and is awarded and monitored by the Canadian Securities Institute. The CSC notes that the FCSI designation is reserved solely for financial services professionals that meet the highest standards for advanced education, ethical conduct, industry experience and endorsement from peers. 

Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) – This designation is administered by the Canadian Securities Institute. It is the regulatory requirement for an individual to be licensed to conduct discretionary portfolio management in Canada. Currently CSIC does not conduct discretionary portfolio management – clients approve all transactions in advance.

BA (Hons), Economics, York University - Craig was lucky to have some very savvy economics and math professors during his undergrad.

Craig Sangster is also a member of several industry organizations, including the Toronto CFA Society, the Financial Planners Standards Council, and the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute. In his spare time Craig enjoys reading, music, and wine, and time with his wife Sabina, and children John and Elisabeth.   

 
 

TEISHA MAHABIR
Teisha Mahabir recently joined CSIC Corporation and is a high energy, enthusiastic, results-driven Business Development/Marketing Strategist. In previous roles she has led development strategies, product marketing and digital customer engagement for early-stage to established companies.

Throughout the years Teisha has been involved in various business oriented roles that has lead to her success. Her experience in business environments include program administrator, executive assistant, Search Engine Optimization strategist and development/marketing specialist. Teisha provides the skills and approach needed to lead effective multi-channel marketing in business development while indentifying potential market segments.

Teisha also loves writing about health and healthy aging solutions and has syndicated various articles online. Excited about her new role at CSIC, she finds it rewarding to have an effective platform to share her ideas about money matters, the stress that comes with it and health solutions to combat them. “Having money doesn’t necessarily lead to happiness but poor management can lead to unhappiness; but with the right solutions CSIC Corporation can help you with both, finance and health.”