Stephen is an entrepreneur and alternative Investor who has spearheaded multiple start-ups and international real estate projects. He joined the Olympia Financial Group in 2013 as Business Development Manager, overseeing a portfolio of 400+ advisors across Canada. In 2016, he co-founded Exempt Edge, a division of the Olympia Financial Group, which creates software for the Private Capital Markets. In less than one year, Exempt Edge emerged as the fastest growing software solution for Exempt Market Dealers and Issuers in Canada. Stephen earned a BBA with a Financial Services concentration from Mount Royal University. He is a bestselling author who has been featured in Canadian Wealth Magazine, The Private Investor and Wealth Professional. Stephen is the Chair of the Fintech and Innovation Committee for the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada.