CI Financial Reports Total Assets of $364.3 Billion for October 2022

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CI Financial Corp reported preliminary total assets of $364.3 billion as of October 31, 2022, a 7.8% increase from $338.0 billion in September 2022. The growth was driven by significant U.S. wealth management assets, which rose 14.8% to $171.9 billion. CI also completed two U.S. acquisitions in October, expanding its wealth management capabilities. Asset management assets totaled $116.3 billion, reflecting a 1.8% increase from the previous month.

Positive

• Total assets rose to $364.3 billion, up 7.8% from September 2022.
• U.S. wealth management assets increased by 14.8% to $171.9 billion.
• Completed two U.S. acquisitions, enhancing growth potential.

Negative

• Asset management assets down 18.5% year-over-year from $142.7 billion.
• Monthly average AUM declined by 2.2% compared to October 2021.

All financial amounts in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CI Financial Corp. (“CI”) (TSX: CIX, NYSE: CIXX) today reported preliminary total assets of $364.3 billion as at October 31, 2022, consisting of asset management assets of $116.3 billion, Canadian wealth management assets of $76.2 billion, and U.S. wealth management assets of $171.9 billion.

In October, CI completed two U.S. acquisitions: the Boston-based team and assets of Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors, which is now known as CI Eaton Private Wealth, and Inverness Counsel, LLC of New York, which has been rebranded CI Inverness Private Wealth.

CI FINANCIAL CORP. October 31, 2022 PRELIMINARY MONTH-END ASSETS (C$ Billions)
ENDING ASSETS	October 2022	September 2022	% Change	October 2021	% Change
Asset management (1)	$116.3	$114.2	1.8%	$142.7	-18.5%
Canada wealth management	$76.2	$74.0	3.0%	$79.3	-3.9%
U.S. wealth management (2)	$171.9	$149.8	14.8%	$102.3	68.0%
TOTAL ASSETS	$364.3	$338.0	7.8%	$324.3	12.3%

ASSET MANAGEMENT – AVERAGE AUM	October 2022	September 2022	September 2022	Fiscal 2021	% Change
Monthly average	$114.8	$117.4	-	-	-2.2%
Quarter-to-date average	$114.8	-	$119.1	-	-3.6%
Year-to-date average	$126.2	-	-	$137.9	-8.5%

1. Includes $31.1 billion of assets managed by CI and held by clients of advisors with Assante, CIPC and Aligned Capital as at October 31, 2022 ($30.4 billion at September 30, 2022 and $35.4 billion at October 31, 2021).
2. Month-end USD/CAD exchange rates of 1.3623, 1.3813 and 1.2388 for October 2022, September 2022 and October 2021, respectively.

About CI Financial

CI Financial Corp. is a diversified global asset and wealth management company operating primarily in Canada, the United States and Australia. Founded in 1965, CI has developed world-class portfolio management talent, extensive capabilities in all aspects of wealth planning, and a comprehensive product suite.

CI operates in three segments:

• Asset Management, which includes the operations of CI Global Asset Management and Australia-based GSFM Pty Ltd.
• Canadian Wealth Management, which includes the operations of CI Assante Wealth Management, Aligned Capital Partners, CI Private Wealth (Canada), Northwood Family Office, CI Direct Investing and CI Investment Services.
• U.S. Wealth Management, which includes CI Private Wealth US, a national network of best-in-class wealth management teams.

CI is headquartered in Toronto and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CIX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CIXX). To learn more, visit CI’s website or LinkedIn page.

CI Global Asset Management is a registered business name of CI Investments Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of CI Financial Corp.

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Jason Weyeneth, CFA

Vice-President, Investor Relations & Strategy

416-681-8779

jweyeneth@ci.com

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Canada

Murray Oxby

Vice-President, Corporate Communications

416-681-3254

moxby@ci.com

United States

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Source: CI Financial Corp.

FAQ

What are CI Financial's total assets as of October 2022?

CI Financial reported total assets of $364.3 billion as of October 31, 2022.

How much did CI Financial's U.S. wealth management assets increase?

U.S. wealth management assets increased by 14.8% to $171.9 billion in October 2022.

What acquisitions did CI Financial complete in October 2022?

In October 2022, CI Financial completed acquisitions of Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors and Inverness Counsel, LLC.

How do CI Financial's asset management assets compare year-over-year?

As of October 2022, asset management assets were down 18.5% from $142.7 billion in October 2021.

What was the percentage change in total assets from September 2022?

Total assets rose by 7.8% from $338.0 billion in September 2022.