Alan Cruickshank has been in the financial services business for more than 20 years as an Investment Advisor, Branch Manager, and senior executive, during his career serving as the President of First Avenue Partners and the founder and CEO of NuCoal Energy Corp., as well as being instrumental in the founding of 49 North Resource Fund. Since 1999, Alan has acted as agent for transactions topping $100 million, completing a number of initial public offerings. He has a number of industry designations and has been active in the industry, not only serving on the Investment Dealers Association district council but as a national director of the Investment Industry Association of Canada.