Mike Plaster joined Salman Partners as a Research Associate to assist in the analysis of companies and commodities in the Forest Products and Consumer Products sectors. Prior to joining the firm, Mike spent four years as a Financial Advisor with CIBC. He was also an Associate Portfolio Manager at Dixon Mitchell Rae Investment Counsel and a Surety Bond Underwriter at Guardian Insurance Company. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Honours in Finance from the University of British Columbia. Mike earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2001 and his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2000.