Patrick Smith

Special Situations Analyst

Patrick Smith joined Gravitas Financial in 2018, in the role of Special Situations Analyst. Mr. Smith brings a breadth of knowledge to the team with over 5 years of institutional equity research experience. He previously worked as a mining associate at M Partners, covering mid to small cap precious metal and base metal companies, until the end of 2017. In addition, Mr. Smith works as the Lead Analyst at Gravitas’ inhouse merchant bank called Northern Lights Partners. In these roles he is responsible for overseeing relationships with Gravitas’ corporate clients including underwriting, financing, and corporate lending.


Christopher Bednarz

Equity Research Associate

Christopher Bednarz joined Gravitas Financial in January 2019, in the role of Equity Research Associate. Christopher holds an MBA degree from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and he brings experience from the automotive, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. Christopher also holds a Bachelor in Financial Economics from Western University.