We are saddened that Capital West’s founder, Fred Wright, passed away on June 4, 2022.

Fred’s accomplishments were vast, yet it is his legacy of generosity, good humour, hard work, and family that will live on in all he touched.

Fred was a trusted and respected advisor, a wonderful mentor, and a great friend. He had an illustrious career in investment banking and was widely respected for his business acumen, leadership, and collegial approach. After starting his career at Nesbitt Thomson, he moved to Pemberton Securities where, as CEO, he was instrumental in building Pemberton into a leader in the industry. After the sale of Pemberton to Royal Bank, he founded Capital West Partners in 1990, where he once again built a market leader.

Fred’s knowledge and experience were immeasurable, and he was always willing to share that knowledge. He mentored so many of the team at Capital West, who will forever be grateful for his generosity and insights. Fred’s name and spirit will live on forever at Capital West. All of those who had a chance to work with Fred were truly fortunate.