MFOHome About Commentary Discussions Funds The Best Resources Support Us!

Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Sign In Register

Categories

In this Discussion

Here's a statement of the obvious: The opinions expressed here are those of the participants, not those of the Mutual Fund Observer. We cannot vouch for the accuracy or appropriateness of any of it, though we do encourage civility and good humor.

    Support MFO

  • Donate through PayPal

Keefer Babbitt leaves Grandeur Peak Advisors (obituary)

TheShadowTheShadow
edited February 2021 in Fund Discussions
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915802/000139834421001942/fp0061786_497.htm

497 1 fp0061786_497.htm


FINANCIAL INVESTORS TRUST: GRANDEUR PEAK FUNDS


Grandeur Peak Global Contrarian Fund
Grandeur Peak Global Reach Fund
(the “Funds”)


SUPPLEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2021 TO THE SUMMARY PROSPECTUSES, PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE FUNDS DATED AUGUST 31, 2020

Effective January 22, 2021, Keefer Babbitt is no longer serving as a co-portfolio manager of the Funds. Therefore, all references to Mr. Babbitt in the Summary Prospectus, Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information are hereby deleted as of that date.


INVESTORS SHOULD RETAIN THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Comments

  • Ben
    Sad news. He seems to have left this world as well as his job.
    https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=keefer-babbitt&pid=197603341&fhid=23304
  • Sven
    My deepest condolences to his family.
  • TheShadowTheShadow
    edited February 2021
    Thanks for the clarification. My condolences to his family and friends.


    Just received an email from GP concerning him:

    February 1, 2021

    Dear Fellow Investors,

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend and colleague, Keefer Babbitt. Keefer was not only a great partner and friend, he also set the bar extremely high as it relates to his work. His character, work ethic, depth of thought and the quality of his output were greatly admired by all of us at Grandeur Peak. Keefer joined Grandeur Peak in 2012 as one of our first interns, and over the past 8+ years he has been a true builder of our firm. He made an enormous difference here and he will be greatly missed.

    Keefer's current roles included co-managing the Global Contrarian Fund alongside Mark Madsen and Robert Gardiner, co-managing the Global Reach Fund with six other portfolio managers, contributing on our Industrials team, and of course first and foremost serving as a global research analyst. Given our unique team-based approach, we do not anticipate making any immediate changes to the portfolio management of either fund.

    If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or a member of our Client Relations Team.

    Best Regards,
    Eric
Sign In or Register to comment.