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Creaghan McConnell Gould
Creaghan McConnell Group traces its origins to 1987 when Frank Creaghan established the firm in Toronto. Peter Creaghan, son of the founder, and Marty...
Creaghan McConnell Gould
Creaghan McConnell Group traces its origins to 1987 when Frank Creaghan established the firm in Toronto. Peter Creaghan, son of the founder, and Marty McConnell, son-in-law, now serve as partners alongside Bob Gould, whose name was added in the 2024 rebranding. The firm concentrates on advisory services for family-owned enterprises. It addresses succession, governance, and liquidity needs through participating whole life insurance structures and capital gains planning. Confirmed sector focuses include AgriTech & FoodTech, Luxury, and Media & Entertainment. Geographic activity centers on North America. Investment stages cited are buyout and growth. Team size and AUM figures remain undisclosed. The firm maintains philanthropic ties to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, CAMH Foundation, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, and We Love You Connie Foundation. Horst Finkbeiner holds fellowships with the Institute of Directors and International Compliance Association. The firm collaborates with Family Enterprise Xchange on research into the economic role of Canadian family businesses. Its structure centers on long-term advisory relationships rather than direct fund commitments or external GP allocations.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1987
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
300-80 Dalhousie St, Toronto, ON M5B 2A6, Canada
Additional offices
Oakville, ON, Canada
Principals
Quillan Quarrington
Principal
Altss tracks 4 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Creaghan McConnell Group?
Peter Creaghan and Marty McConnell serve as partners and co-founders. Bob Gould joined as partner and the firm rebranded in 2024 to include his name.
How does Creaghan McConnell Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm builds relationships through advisory work with Canadian business families. It publishes research on family enterprise topics and collaborates with Family Enterprise Xchange.
Is Creaghan McConnell Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It operates as a multi-family office providing advisory and wealth management services. The firm does not describe itself as a venture or direct-investment vehicle.
Does Creaghan McConnell Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Public materials emphasize advisory services, succession planning, and insurance-linked strategies. No fund commitments or direct deal activity are disclosed.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The firm works with business families but does not disclose specific wealth origins or name source families.
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