Empire Life Dividend Growth Mutual Fund and certain series of all Empire Life mutual funds were closed to new purchases as of October 3, 2022. These funds were subsequently terminated on December 5, 2022. See the press release for further details.

Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath, CPA, CGA, CFA
Head of Fixed Income and Private Placements

Pat joined Empire Life in 2010.

He is responsible for managing a portfolio of private investments for Empire Life’s general fund, which support our annuity and insurance products. He also provides strategic oversight and leadership to the fixed income team.

Pat began his career in 1993 and has both regulatory and industry experience that includes commercial mortgage administration, asset recovery, management and disposition with a focus on private debt since 2000.

Prior to joining the Investment Team, Pat was a Managing Director and Assistant Vice-President on the Canadian Private Placement Team at Manulife. His professional experience also includes progressive roles at Maritime Life, and prior to that worked on the regulatory side for the Government of New Brunswick.

Pat is a graduate of Dalhousie University, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is a CPA, CGA and CFA charterholder.