Rob Martini, CFA®

Associate Portfolio Manager

“It is remarkable how much long-term advantage [can be garnered] by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.” — Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway

As an Associate Portfolio Manager and a member of the KJ Harrison Investors Private Client Team, Rob works closely with young individuals who have experienced financial success, including professional athletes. He also works with other members of the Private Client Team to develop and support firm initiatives, and to offer exceptional service to our clients.

Rob joined KJ Harrison Investors after a five-year stint in Singapore, where, in his role as the Finance Director for a start-up firm, he helped to raise over US$4 million in start-up capital. Rob has served as the head coach of the Men’s National Hockey Team, representing the country at the Asia Winter Games in 2017, the Southeast Asian Games in 2017 and 2019, and at the IIHF Division IV World Hockey Championships in 2022.

Rob is a CFA® charterholder and he was recognized as the top economics student in his graduating class at Niagara University, where he also played NCAA Division 1 hockey as team captain. Today, sport remains an important part of Rob’s life, including as a volunteer with the varsity hockey team at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario.

Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and their young children. In addition to his passion for the investment management industry, he is an avid hockey player, golfer and traveller.

Turning pro as an athlete is a significant financial event that presents opportunities and challenges when it comes to managing your often-newfound wealth. KJ Harrison is here to help players capitalize on this unique opportunity.

KJ Harrison’s Mike Jaczko, Partner and Portfolio Manager, and Rob Martini, Private Client Analyst, address the challenges that many young athletes face upon turning professional, and highlight the importance of picking a qualified team to help you build a personal brand for long-term financial success.

Being drafted gives hockey players a lot to think about and prepare for – prepping for rookie camps, and what new opportunities a player’s draft status affords them. Yet the empirical evidence has shown time and time again that there is one aspect of preparation that young players and their families rarely consider deeply or early enough: their finances.