Senior Vice-President and COO, in January 2010, Brien was appointed Chief Operating Officer in addition to his Senior-Vice President responsibilities. He joined Tradex in January 1991, having gained valuable mutual fund experience with a large national dealer. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University (1988) and is a Certified Financial Planner. Outside of Tradex, Brien is a member and a former President of Atlantic Voices The Newfoundland and Labrador Choir of Ottawa.