Meet theInvestment Team
Your wealth is managed by seasoned professionals with decades of institutional experience. Each member of our investment committee has navigated multiple market cycles and proven their ability to protect and grow sophisticated investor capital.
Investment Committee
Every investment decision is made by this experienced committee. No junior analysts, no delegates - just seasoned professionals with pristine track records and decades of institutional experience.
Mark Elzayed
Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer
Founder and CIO of Investor Pulse, bringing over a decade of financial markets experience and portfolio management insight to retail investors. Leads investment research, model portfolio development and retail capital engagement at InvestHouse’s retail platforms. Based in Sydney with a strong media and content presence informing investors on strategy and market dynamics.
Nick Burmester
Head of Capital Markets
Seasoned institutional equities and capital markets professional with extensive experience across major Australian and global brokerages and private banks. Former Head of Institutional Equities at Ord Minnett and senior roles at Canaccord and other firms, now leading capital markets origination and execution at InvestHouse. Based in Australia with a strong track record in deal structuring, institutional client engagement, and cross-border execution.
James Whelan
Head of AFSL Distribution
Experienced market strategist and wealth specialist with a strong focus on investor education, market analysis and institutional engagement. Active in leadership roles across InvestHouse’s wealth and market commentary functions, and a recognized public speaker on investing themes in Australia.
Ivan Tchourilov
Investment Committee Chair
CEO & Co-Founder of InvestHouse AI with a strong track record in fintech, institutional markets and capital raising. Former derivatives trader and Managing Director at OpenMarkets, co-founder of fintech TradeFloor, and long-time leader in financial technology and investment infrastructure. Passionate about innovating capital markets through technology and education.
Committee Decision-Making Process
Your portfolio benefits from collective wisdom and rigorous debate. Every investment decision is made by consensus among six highly experienced professionals.
Research & Analysis
Individual committee members conduct independent research and analysis on potential investment opportunities.
Committee Discussion
Monthly investment committee meetings where all opportunities are discussed, debated, and thoroughly analysed.
Risk Assessment
Comprehensive risk analysis including position sizing, portfolio impact, correlation effects, and downside scenarios.
Unanimous Approval
Investment decisions require unanimous committee approval, ensuring complete confidence in every portfolio position.
Monthly Investment Committee Meeting
While other managers delegate decisions to junior staff or rely on individual judgment, your wealth benefits from the collective wisdom of a team of seasoned professionals with 150+ years of combined experience. Every position in your portfolio has been thoroughly debated and unanimously approved by this exceptional team.
Experience the difference ofinstitutional expertise
Your wealth deserves the attention of experienced professionals who have managed billions for the world's most sophisticated investors. Discover what institutional-quality investment management means for your portfolio.