Maxim Barron, CFA
Investment Analyst
Area of Focus
- EAFE equities
Maxim’s passion for investing first took root during his high school summers while working at an online brokerage’s call centre. Observing firsthand the common pitfalls that trip up individual investors, he began studying the frameworks of history's most successful market participants. This sparked a deep curiosity about how companies operate and what truly drives long-term value compounding. Highly aligned with the core thesis of William Thorndike’s The Outsiders, Maxim believes that long-term outperformance is not driven by flashy headlines or well-marketed stories, but by independent thinking, discipline, and patience.
Burgundy Experience
- Joined Burgundy in 2026
Relevant Experience
- 5 years of combined professional experience
- Experience includes positions at Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, Cormark Securities, and CI Financial
Education
- CFA charterholder
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Bachelor of Arts, Financial Mathematics, Wilfrid Laurier University
Memberships & Community
- Member, CFA Society Toronto
- Member, CFA Institute