History of the Firm

1974: Firm is Born

Charles Brandes founds Brandes Investment Partners, L.P., in San Diego. His first client was a Canadian. Over the next three decades, Brandes deepens its Canadian connection through institutional and sub-advisory relationships.

2002: First Canadian Office

Brandes Investment Partners & Co. (BIP & Co.) opens its Canadian office in Toronto with an initial offering of nine mutual funds.

2006: Strategic Alliance

BIP & Co. announces a collaboration with Sionna Investment Managers, Inc., offering three mutual funds rooted in Sionna’s relative value expertise, focused on Canadian equities.

2013: Exciting Collaboration

Building on our first strategic alliance, we establish a new relationship with renowned global investment manager, Lazard Asset Management, Inc., and add two Lazard Funds to our world-class fund platform.Building on our first strategic alliance, we establish a new relationship with renowned global investment manager, Lazard Asset Management, Inc., and add two Lazard Funds to our world-class fund platform.

2013: New Name

With three strong investment brands—Brandes, Sionna and Lazard—now available from one source, it is time for an independent trade name that reflects our expanded offering. The name Bridgehouse Asset Managers conveys our commitment to connect advisors with their clients, and provides all Canadians with access to world-class solutions.

2014: Bridgehouse Family Grows

Bridgehouse teams up with Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (Greystone), offering the first stand-alone Greystone fixed income mutual fund to Canadian investors.

2016: Deepening Roots

Bridgehouse announces a new partnership with Morningstar Associates Inc. (Morningstar) in an alliance structure designed to deliver a long-term, stable investment approach. The collaboration brings the number of managers on the Bridgehouse Independent Platform to five.