Our Team

Tim G. Frantz is President and Lead Portfolio Manager of Bush Associates Ltd. and has over 35 years of industry experience. He joined the firm in 1993 and is responsible for the overall direction as well as investment management and strategy. Tim managed the development of proprietary asset valuation models that contribute greatly to the firms’ securities research capabilities. He is also an important member of the income tax and estate planning team.

 
Graduating in 1989 from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Tim then joined Steinberg Inc. where he presided over the analysis and valuation of corporate assets preparatory to the sale of the company. He then went on to acquire his MBA at Queens University. Tim became a CFA Charterholder in 1996 and has held several positions on the board of directors of the Montreal Society of Financial Analysts.

Vivian Schmidt began her career in investment counselling when she joined Bush Associates Ltd. in 1985. As a Portfolio Manager, Vivian provides sound guidance and stewardship to our clients.

Following graduation with a B.A. from Smith College in Massachusetts, Vivian worked for two years for a German engineering firm in Montreal, before deciding that the financial world was her calling. She passed the Canadian Securities Course in 1986 and then the CFA designation.

Currently, she divides her time between Vancouver and Montreal.

Sandy Kinsman joined Bush Associates Ltd. in 1992. As a Portfolio Manager, Sandy helps clients meet their investment goals through the development and management of their portfolios.


He graduated from Sir George Williams University in 1964 and immediately went into the investment business as a stockbroker with Dominion Securities. Nine years later he moved to McLeod Young Weir where he continued his brokerage career until he joined Bush Associates Ltd.

After interning at Bush Associates Ltd. for three years, Samantha Frantz took a full-time position as a Portfolio Analyst in 2017. She provides research, analysis and support to the investment team. She also manages the compliance operations of the firm and represents the firm at industry conferences and events.

 
Samantha graduated from Bishop’s University and is a CFA Level II candidate. She speaks French and English.

Maria Saluti is the accountant of Bush Associates Ltd., having joined the firm in 2001. She is responsible for the accounting for the investment holding companies under our management as well as personal tax preparation for our clients.

Prior to joining the firm, Maria held several accounting positions including Senior Auditor, Accounting Supervisor and Assistant Controller.
 
Maria is a CGA and commerce graduate from Concordia University. She speaks English, French and Italian.

Emon Ghosh joined Bush Associates Ltd. in 2006 and following several career building positions within the firm, he is now Portfolio Administrator. Emon ensures client portfolios are current, works with the brokers we partner with and has a role within our research group.

 
A 1995 graduate of the University of Ottawa, Emon has bachelor degrees in both commerce and administration.

Tracey Tedd has been with Bush Associates Ltd. for over 20 years and is the Personal Finance Administrator. In her role, Tracey is in daily contact with our clients who have trusted us with the handling of payments for their personal and household accounts. 
 
She is a core resource for the firm and its clients.