Ria Fitzgerald has worked at Salman Partners for 5 years after prior experience as a Corporate Finance Analyst at a national, bank-owned dealer. She plays an active role in equity financings, including private placements, public offerings, and initial public offerings, mainly in the mining sector. Ria also provides an analysis of mergers and acquisitions and other financial advisory work. She graduated with Great Distinction and High Honours in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan in May 2001. Ria earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2004.