Meet The Team
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
CIM®
DMS
With over 30 years of experience in personal finance, Idrees is dedicated to helping clients navigate market uncertainty with confidence. He holds an Executive MBA, as well as the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Derivatives Market Specialist (DMS) designations.
Idrees leads the firm’s options-based strategies, playing a key role in managing portfolio risk and navigating market volatility. The team has developed specialized models designed to generate income, mitigate downside risk, and support long-term returns. His approach integrates seamlessly with both equity and fixed income investments to build balanced, resilient portfolios.
Outside of work, Idrees enjoys time on the golf course, being with family and friends, and appreciating everything life has to offer.
French
English
Executive Master of Business Administration
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
Over the last 25 years, Marc has built a solid reputation in the financial field. As one of the founding members of Larente Baksh & Associates, he takes pride in the sense of leadership he brings to bring to this team. The group is one of the few to have passed the 1 billion under management threshold within Canada.
In leading the investment committee of the group, his mandate is to set the investment guidelines followed by all the group's portfolio managers. His philosophy is simple and effective: optimize the risk/return of the portfolios. This is done by choosing exclusively investment grade instruments put on the market by companies who, at the time of purchase, have a solid balance sheet and an impeccable track record. His prime concern is always safeguarding our client's capital.
Specializations:
• Investment strategies geared towards income
• Sectorial asset allocation
• Macro-Economic analysis
He currently sits on the board at the Montreal Children's Hospital foundation. He enjoys giving much of his time to organizations which help improve sick children's quality of life. He is also very involved in fundraising initiatives for many organizations in Montreal including ones for the St. Mary's and St. Justine hospitals and Place des Arts.
By his side through everything he does is his family. He has two children, Nick and Emma, that he is very proud of. As well as his beautiful and caring wife of over 20 years, Heidi.
French
English
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Investment Advisor
MFin
Tristan Gresland holds a Masters degree in Finance from the European Business School.
Before joining Larente Baksh & Associates, Tristan first worked as an analyst for a major player in the European finance industry. He went on to complete his Masters degree at McGill University, then worked for one of our major competitors where he quickly built a reputation for his expertise in portfolio management.
In his current position with the team, Tristan manages business relationships with our high-net-worth clients who are entrepreneurs. Tristan comes from a long line of entrepreneurs himself, so he is ideally positioned to understand the unique needs of this prestigious clientele and address them effectively. His international experience makes him an undeniable asset for the team.
Tristan is also in charge of the teams mentoring program for interns.
Associate Investment Advisor
Associate Investment Advisor
Brendan earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Finance, from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business.
Through his professional development, Brendan developed a strong passion for portfolio management and trade execution. His attention to detail and in-depth understanding of financial markets have made him an integral part of managing the team’s portfolios. When implementing the firm’s bulk trades, Brendan ensures each transaction is executed accurately, efficiently, and impartially.
Brendan’s strong work ethic was shaped early on while working at his family’s restaurant in Ville Saint-Laurent, where he learned the value of dedication, responsibility, and building lasting relationships. He later joined an online trading firm, further solidifying his desire to pursue a career in finance. In an ever-evolving market environment, Brendan embraces new challenges and is committed to delivering a high level of service to clients. He is also the team’s go-to resource for resolving technical issues.
Outside of work, Brendan enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors on hikes with his dog. Growing up, he developed a hands-on appreciation for mechanics while working on cars alongside his father.
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Lia Athanasopoulos has been an integral part of Larente Baksh and Associates for the past 7 years. The expertise that Lia has provided throughout her career has allowed her to play an important role in the success of the team.
In the course of her career, Lia has developed her knowledge in the financial industry, from opening regular and complex accounts, settling estates, buying and selling the products traded on the financial markets, transferring funds, as well as many other crucial tasks.
Whatever the task should be, Lia makes sure that the clients requests and needs are met efficiently and in a timely matter.
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Jake joined Larente Baksh and Associates full time in 2017. Prior to joining, he worked as an intern for the group for several years growing into his role as a client service associate.
Jake has an excellent understanding of client needs and prides himself on his customer service and on his ability to put the client's needs before anything else. During the course of his career, Jake has developed many skills pertaining to the transferring of funds, account updates, issuing cheques and a multitude of other crucial tasks. He has become exceptional at the opening of all types of accounts including personal accounts, corporate accounts, estate accounts and trusts.
His ever expanding knowledge and his willingness to learn are what drive him to strive for success.
Jake's Constant hard work and dedication to his job and to the clients are truly what make him such a viable asset to the team.
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Victoria began her career with Larente Baksh and Associates in 2017 as the Team's receptionist. As time went on, she began moving away from her duties at the reception and began taking on a new role in the team as Client Service Associate after completing the Canadian Securities Course through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Victoria is responsible for opening personal and company accounts, maintaining client relationships, executing transfers, placing trades and other important tasks. Victoria also volunteers at the Montreal Children's hospital for the Caring for Kids Radiothon, a cause which is near to the Larente Baksh team's hearts.
Having always been interested in understanding how the human brain works, she graduated from Concordia University and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Victoria's pass times include reading, cooking and travelling.
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Patricia Alberghi began her career in the industry 25 years ago. For the past 23 years, she has worked with Marc Larente.
In the course of her career, Patricia has developed her knowledge of many aspects of financial services, from opening accounts to buying and selling the products traded on financial markets (stocks, bonds and mutual funds). The expertise that Patricia has thus acquired has made her indispensable to the team. In addition, her close attention to detail makes her the key resource person for major client transactions.
Whatever the task, be it transferring funds internationally or expediting a money transfer in an emergency, Patricia works hard to help make sure that the process works as it is supposed to and that our clients’ deadlines are met. Thanks to her professionalism, Patricia has built close relationships with many of the team’s clients.
Today, Patricia is responsible for the movement of capital for client accounts.
Additional TD Specialists & TD Wealth Private Bankers
François Desmarais, LL.B., MTax, F.PI., TEP
Tax and Estate Planner
TD Wealth
Andrea Araujo, PI.Fin., RHU
Estate Planning Advisor
TD Wealth Insurance Services
Anthony Dimas, CPA, F.PI.
High Net Worth Planner
TD Wealth
Ariane Adem-Begin, CPA, D.Tax, F.PI.
High Net Worth Planner
TD Wealth
Nicholas Alcaraz
Senior Private Banker
TD Wealth Private Banking
Catalina Botero
Senior Private Banker - Business Owner
TD Wealth Private Banking
Alain Lavoie
Senior Private Banker
TD Wealth Private Banking
