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Qihang Zhang, a licensed Mortgage Broker, joined the firm in 2025 after over four years working at the global commercial real estate services firm, CBRE, Shanghai and Chengdu offices, holding analyst and research management roles. Qihang is responsible for analyzing and underwriting mortgage investment opportunities. Qihang holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in international economics from prominent universities in China, as well as a Master in Finance from EADA Business School Barcelona.

April Jin, Senior Mortgage Analyst, a licensed mortgage broker, joined the firm in 2025 after working as an independent mortgage broker for five years and at a private mortgage investment corporation for over seven years. April is responsible for analyzing and underwriting mortgage investment opportunities across multi-asset classes. April holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia.

Abdul Arif, Paralegal, joined the firm in 2025 after working for two prominent full-service law firms in the Greater Vancouver region. Abdul is the primary point of contact for all legal matters, navigating the full mortgage fulfillment and securitization functions. Abdul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, Major in Political Science, and Certificate in Legal Administrative Studies from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Sadaf Tavakoli, Mortgage Analyst, a licensed mortgage broker, joined the firm in 2024 after over six years in the banking industry and nearly four years as a licensed mortgage broker and underwriter with a high-volume brokerage. Sadaf is responsible for analyzing and underwriting mortgage investment opportunities across multi-asset classes.

Mani Ebrahimi, VP, Head of Mortgages, oversees the firm’s fully integrated mortgage division, which includes mortgage origination, underwriting, account management, and syndication in British Columbia and Alberta. A Simon Fraser University Business Administration graduate with a concentration in Mangement Information Systems, Mani brings together business acumen and credit structuring expertise to drive growth while maintaining operational discipline. Under his leadership, the mortgage portfolio has experienced exponential growth with cross-provincial expansion.

Pamela Simon, joined the firm in 2019, and has been an integral member of the team, with cross-functional experience between both investment and mortgage divisions. With her deep knowledge of our mortgage loan portfolio and operations, she plays an integral role in the day-to-day office management of the firm.

With over a decade of experience in the investment industry, Meetra brings a wealth of practical and technical experience to Canguard. She holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, underscoring her expertise in portfolio management and investment strategy. Her background in operations and management at one of Canada’s largest independent investment dealers has equipped her with a broad and well-rounded skill set across investment management, compliance, and client service. Her dynamic perspective ensures Canguard stays adaptive, client-focused, and competitive in the ever-evolving investment landscape. With a fervent dedication to innovation and efficiency, she is poised to drive Canguard into its next phase of growth.