Dublin-based AGFIA was founded as a base for managing AGF's European investments. The firm uses a bottom-up value style to manage its international funds and has developed a strong reputation for its strategic approach to asset allocation and stock selection.

Chief Investment Officer
AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA)

Rory Flynn joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 1992. As a principal member, Rory has helped build the team and develop their renowned investment expertise. Currently, he oversees the day-to-day management of all mandates advised by the team.

Rory has spent his entire investment career with AGFIA. Before joining the firm, he was an accounting and finance lecturer at the University of Limerick.

Rory received his Master of Business Studies from University College Dublin and has a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Cork. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland and the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Head of Research, Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Yvonne Brett joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 1996. After four years as an analyst, Yvonne was promoted to Head of Research and Portfolio Advisor in 2000.

Before joining AGFIA, Yvonne worked at a major Irish financial institution in Dublin, the European Commission in Brussels and at two international investment banks in New York.

Yvonne has a Masters of Business Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin. She is a member of the CFA Institute, the Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland (SIAI) and the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Senior Analyst and Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Niall Dineen joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 1999 as a Senior Investment Analyst and is currently a Portfolio Advisor, co-advising on AGF Canadian Value Fund.

He was recruited by AGFIA directly from university and has completed AGFIA's professional development program. Niall has gained on-the-ground expertise by working in AGF's Singapore office and with the investment team in Canada, where he spent two years as a Portfolio Manager. In the past, he has been responsible for covering a range of sectors across the globe.

Niall has a Masters in Business Studies (Finance) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the UK Society of Investment Professionals.

Senior Investment Analyst and Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Richard McGrath joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 1997 and has spent his entire financial management career with AGFIA. In 2000, he spent time working in the AGF Singapore office. He specializes in Italy and Asia with a sector bias to Technology and Industrials.

Richard received his Masters in Investment and Treasury from Dublin City University in 1999. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland.

Senior Analyst and Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Stephanie Maher is a Portfolio Advisor at AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA). In this role, Stephanie is responsible for the coverage of Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark, traveling extensively to meet company executives in their local environment.

Stephanie began her career at AGFIA in 1995 as an Investment Analyst. In 1999 she transferred to AGF Investments Inc. in Toronto, where she was an Associate Portfolio Manager before returning to the Dublin office in 2005.

Stephanie has a Masters of Business Studies in International Business and Bachelor of Commerce degree, both from the University College Dublin, and also holds both IMC and CFA designations.

Senior Analyst and Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Sheenagh O'Hora joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 1998 as an investment analyst and has since progressed to her current role as Portfolio Advisor. Sheenagh's research coverage includes Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula.

Before joining AGFIA, Sheenagh worked at another financial institution in Dublin and was responsible for research coverage of France and fixed income.

Sheenagh has a Masters degree in Greek and Roman Civilization and a Bachelor of Arts degree from University College Dublin. She also holds the Investment Management Certificate and the UK Society of Investment Professionals designation.

Analyst and Portfolio Advisor
AGF International Advisors Company Limited

Anna-Marie O'Sullivan joined AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA) in 2004 as an Investment Analyst. She was named Portfolio Advisor in 2010. She is responsible for coverage of Germany and the United States and travels there extensively as part of her due diligence, meeting with company management. Anna-Marie's entire investment career has been with AGFIA.

Anna-Marie has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Cork. She holds her CFA designation and is a chartered member of CFA Ireland.