About Us
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Dan Pembleton MBA, CFA
President & Portfolio Manager
Dan Pembleton CFA, MBA founded Accilent Capital Management Inc. in 2002 to provide investment advisory services for third party and proprietary funds, individual managed accounts, and structured investments. He has been working in the financial industry as a trader and portfolio manager for over 25 years. Nearly a decade of this time was spent with RBC Dominion Securities in institutional fixed income where he rose to the level of Vice-President Global Money Markets.
Mr. Pembleton is the Commodity Trading Manager (CTM) and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) in addition to being Portfolio Manager for Accilent.
Mr. Pembleton’s education includes an Honours BA in Economics and Business from Brock University, an MBA from Western’s Ivey School of Business and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1998 from the CFA Institute.
Mark Taucar CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mark Taucar brings Portfolio Management expertise and an accomplished ability to develop investment platforms and products to Accilent Capital Management Inc. He has developed product solutions for Exempt Market Dealers, Mutual Fund Reps, Independent Financial Planners, Insurance Agents and IIROC registrants.
Patrick Bellmore, CIM
Portfolio Manager
Patrick Bellmore serves as VP, Portfolio Manager for Accilent Select Capital and brings 15+ years of financial industry experience with an extensive network of clients and industry contacts. Patrick focuses on all sectors with particular experience in Alternative Assets and Commodities.
Michael Anderson, CPA
Chief Operations Officer
Michael brings experience in accounting, technology, and project/process management to Accilent, helping to keep things flowing smoothly and within budget.
Kat Inokai
Chief Experience Officer
Kat Inokai brings over 15+ years of high level corporate marketing and communications strategy, project management and media production services to Accilent. As CXO, Kat focuses on providing fresh, unique, and interdisciplinary branding and communication strategies to Accilent and has been integral to their current market success.
Jens Alphonso, CIM
Associate Portfolio Manager
As a member of the portfolio management team, Jens brings financial industry experience along with an educational background in finance, having earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. As an Associate Portfolio Manager, Jens’ research and due diligence skills play an integral role to the entire Accilent team.
Fiona Henderson
Manager of Operations
In her role as Manager of Operations, Fiona brings to Accilent an educational background in commerce accounting with a focus in operational organization. She oversees the streamlining of business systems and processes, client file management, and day-to-day operations.
Nicolas Johnson
VP Business Development
Nicolas manages Accilent’s relationships with financial advisors across Canada, mostly for our Pavilion Flow-Through Fund. He has worked at the intersection of leadership, strategy and communication throughout his career, including more than a decade with Bloomberg News in Europe and Asia, followed by a stint at The Globe and Mail in Toronto.
Nancy Lu
Dealer Services Lead
As a lead on both the Marketing & Operations team, Nancy is a primary contact with investors and dealers. As a graduate from the University of Western Ontario, she has a background in Management and Organizational Studies where she specialized in Consumer Behavior and Minored in Chinese Studies.
Elektra Simic
Portfolio & Fund Administrator
Elektra is a key member of the portfolio management team and major support to Accilent funds. Her eye for detail, logistics planning and solution finding are vital components to the success of Accilent Capital. She brings a background in administration, bookkeeping, and large scale events planning to make every day a success.
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Accilent Capital is a boutique investment firm in the heart of downtown Toronto with a hybrid work environment that believes strongly in accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves on our team dynamic, and supportive environment. We have a passion for investment products, portfolio management, and are driven to understand how we can create both savings and wealth for clients. From time to time there are openings in our company. If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, you can learn more here: