What We Do
Associate Global Partners (AGP) is an independent, multi-boutique asset management firm. Our purpose is to provide Australian investors with access to unique, world-class investment strategies that help them achieve their financial objectives.
At AGP, we partner with leading investment managers to provide a contemporary marketing and distribution platform that offers access to the retail, wholesale, and institutional investment market in Australia.
With significant experience across business strategy, distribution, marketing, operations and compliance, our high-calibre team promotes and supports a range of strategies across multiple asset classes.
The word ‘Associate’ means partnership and our mission is to partner with investment managers and clients for the long term. We seek to build quality relationships, based on trust and the strength of our expertise, and always endeavour to deliver exceptional service and results for our clients.
AGP is governed by an independent board and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Contango Asset Management Limited (ASX:CGA).
Commitment to Our Partners
At AGP, we have an unwavering commitment to our partners.
Our clients
Our mission is to provide our advisers and investors with access to unique, best-in-class investment solutions and strategies that will help them achieve their financial objectives.
Our Investment Managers
We endeavour to provide our investment managers with a contemporary marketing and distribution platform that will help promote their brand, grow their assets under management and build their business.
Our people
We seek to find people who thrive in a high-performing and collaborative culture with a promise that their contribution will be highly valued. You will have an opportunity to shape an outstanding investment management company and build a supportive culture focused on continuous personal development, diversity and inclusion. You will also play a critical role in helping our clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives.
Our People
James McNally
Independent Chairman
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James McNally
Independent Chairman
James has over 25 years’ experience in the funds management industry, having worked in both property trust administration and compliance roles for Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited and MIA Services Pty Limited, a company that specialises in compliance services to property, equity and infrastructure fund managers.
For the past 20 years, James has provided independent compliance and management services to many of Australia’s leading fund managers. He is currently an external member on a number of compliance committees for various responsible entities that include property, equities, infra-structure, and specialist-type assets.
James is also a responsible manager and/or director for a number of companies that hold an Australian Financial Services Licence including both listed and unlisted property funds.
James’ qualifications include a Bachelor of Business in Land Economy and a Diploma of Law (Legal Practitioners Administrations Board).
Andrew Meakin
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Andrew Meakin
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Meakin is an experienced investment professional with over 30 years’ experience in Australian and overseas markets. He has held positions including managing director and non-executive director of a number of listed and unlisted public companies. Mr Meakin in currently a director of Shartru Wealth and Apricity Finance. Andrew holds a BA in Economics and Industrial Relations, Master of Management, Masters of Business Administration and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services.
Martin Switzer
Managing Director
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Martin Switzer
B.Ec (Hons)
Managing Director
Martin is Chief Executive Officer of Contango Asset Management Limited (ASX:CGA), a position he has held since 27 October 2017. Prior to that he was a director of CGA and held that position since 25 August 2016. He is also a director of Associate Global Partners Limited (since 30 December 2015), a director of WCM Global Growth Limited (since 9 February 2017), and a director of WCM Global Growth Limited (since 21 February 2019).
Before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of CGA, Martin was previously the Chief Operating Officer of Switzer Financial Group, a content and financial services business. He has been a host on the Sky News Business channel, as well as a consultant to the Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer Centre.
Peter Switzer
Non-Executive Director
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Peter Switzer
MCom (University of NSW)
Non-Executive Director
Peter is one of Australia’s leading business and financial commentators, launching his own business more than 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing, financial services and business coaching. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio and was a long term contributor to The Australian and Daily Telegraph.
A former academic Economist at the University of NSW, Peter is currently founder and contributor to the Switzer Super Report, an investment newsletter for self-directed investors; contributor to Switzer Daily, a leading business, finance and political commentary website; host of his own TV show, SWITZER, on the Sky News Business Channel; a weekly columnist for Yahoo7! Finance; and a finance commentator on the Macquarie Radio Network.
James McNally
Independent Chairman
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James McNally
Independent Chairman
James has over 25 years’ experience in the funds management industry, having worked in both property trust administration and compliance roles for Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited and MIA Services Pty Limited, a company that specialises in compliance services to property, equity and infrastructure fund managers.
For the past 20 years, James has provided independent compliance and management services to many of Australia’s leading fund managers. He is currently an external member on a number of compliance committees for various responsible entities that include property, equities, infra-structure, and specialist-type assets.
James is also a responsible manager and/or director for a number of companies that hold an Australian Financial Services Licence including both listed and unlisted property funds.
James’ qualifications include a Bachelor of Business in Land Economy and a Diploma of Law (Legal Practitioners Administrations Board).
Andrew Meakin
Independent Non-Executive Director
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Andrew Meakin
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Meakin is an experienced investment professional with over 30 years’ experience in Australian and overseas markets. He has held positions including managing director and non-executive director of a number of listed and unlisted public companies. Mr Meakin in currently a director of Shartru Wealth and Apricity Finance. Andrew holds a BA in Economics and Industrial Relations, Master of Management, Masters of Business Administration and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services.
Martin Switzer
Managing Director
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Martin Switzer
B.Ec (Hons)
Managing Director
Martin is Chief Executive Officer of Contango Asset Management Limited (ASX:CGA), a position he has held since 27 October 2017. Prior to that he was a director of CGA and held that position since 25 August 2016. He is also a director of Associate Global Partners Limited (since 30 December 2015), a director of WCM Global Growth Limited (since 9 February 2017), and a director of WCM Global Growth Limited (since 21 February 2019).
Before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of CGA, Martin was previously the Chief Operating Officer of Switzer Financial Group, a content and financial services business. He has been a host on the Sky News Business channel, as well as a consultant to the Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer Centre.
Peter Switzer
Non-Executive Director
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Peter Switzer
MCom (University of NSW)
Non-Executive Director
Peter is one of Australia’s leading business and financial commentators, launching his own business more than 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing, financial services and business coaching. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio and was a long term contributor to The Australian and Daily Telegraph.
A former academic Economist at the University of NSW, Peter is currently founder and contributor to the Switzer Super Report, an investment newsletter for self-directed investors; contributor to Switzer Daily, a leading business, finance and political commentary website; host of his own TV show, SWITZER, on the Sky News Business Channel; a weekly columnist for Yahoo7! Finance; and a finance commentator on the Macquarie Radio Network.