Meet your team.

President

bill.messer@fivecontinents.ky

Bill is a founding partner of Five Continents, established in 1993. His previous experience includes serving as Managing Director of Royal Trust in the Cayman Islands, alongside senior roles in international legal and financial services.

He is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian and International Bar Associations, and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Bill holds undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and a law degree from the University of Wales.

Chairman of Investment Committee

scott.elphinstone@fivecontinents.ky

Scott is a founding partner of Five Continents, having joined the firm in 1994. He brings more than 20 years of global portfolio management experience and serves as Chairman of the Investment Committee.

His previous roles include director-level positions at Royal Trust in Barbados and Toronto. Scott is a member of CPA Canada, the CFA Institute, and the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants.

Chief Executive Officer

katherine.tathum@fivecontinents.ky

Katherine has worked with Five Continents since its inception and brings more than 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry. As Chief Executive Officer, she is responsible for the firm’s operations and plays an active role in asset management and strategic oversight.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from York University in Toronto and an MBA from the International College of the Cayman Islands. Katherine is an Accredited Director and is closely involved in the day-to-day leadership of the firm

Chief Investment Officer

alessandro.sax@fivecontinents.ky

Alessandro serves as Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for overseeing investment strategy, portfolio construction, and ongoing risk management across client mandates.

A Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder, he brings institutional investment discipline and analytical rigour to the firm’s discretionary portfolios.

Chairman (Non-Executive)

benjamin.rodney@fivecontinents.ky

Ben is a senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across real estate, capital markets, and financial services. He has served as President, CEO, and Managing Partner of RFA Capital since 1997.

As President and CEO of RFA Financial, Ben oversees the group and its subsidiaries, including RFA Bank of Canada, RFA Mortgage Corporation, RFA Asset Management, TM Investments, and Five Continents Financial Ltd. He holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a BA from the University of Victoria.

Director, Non-Executive

tom.simpson@fivecontinents.ky

Tom has served as an independent director for more than 35 years, bringing extensive governance experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.

He holds an Industrial Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Toronto, and earned his ICD.D designation through the Directors Education Program at the Rotman School of Management. Tom has been a member of the Five Continents Board of Directors for more than 27 years.

Director, Accounting and Corporate Services

alitsia.finlason@fivecontinents.ky

Alitsia oversees accounting, financial reporting, and corporate services for both clients and internal entities.

She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and provides technical and governance support across a range of fiduciary and corporate structures.

Director, Wealth Management

piers.davies@fivecontinents.ky

Piers is Director of Wealth Management, working closely with private clients and families to deliver tailored investment solutions aligned with individual objectives and risk profiles.

He is involved in client relationship management, portfolio oversight, and long-term wealth stewardship.

Senior Manager, Client Services

nadine.rivers@fivecontinents.ky

Nadine leads client services delivery, working closely with clients, trustees, and internal teams to ensure efficient administration and a consistently high standard of service.

Senior Administrator, Client Services

alister.forsythe@fivecontinents.ky

Alister supports the administration and ongoing management of client structures and portfolios, with a focus on operational coordination and regulatory documentation.

Investment Analyst

stuart.reed@fivecontinents.ky

Stuart supports portfolio analysis, investment research, and reporting across client mandates. He is both a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).