Tony De Thomasis

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Tony De Thomasis
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De Thomasis in 2006
Born
Abbateggio, Italy
NationalityCanadian
Other namesAnthony De Thomasis
Citizenship Canada and Italy
Education Mathematics, science
Alma mater York University
Occupation(s)businessman, financial advisors, entrepreneur, soccer manager

Anthony De Thomasis is an Italian-born Canadian businessman, financial management advisor, and president of De Thomas Wealth Management. He served as the Director of Soccer Operations for Mississauga MetroStars in the Major Arena Soccer League.

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De Thomasis also ventured into the business side of soccer, where he purchased the York Region Shooters of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He eventually solidified the franchise into a powerhouse within the league. He also managed the team for several seasons, and achieved significant results by winning the CSL Championship in 2006, and 2017. In 2018, he briefly was associated with Filipe Bento's organization Unionville Milliken SC, and placed the team into League1 Ontario.

Business career

De Thomasis was born in Abbateggio in the Province of Pescara. [1] He later emigrated to Canada and graduated from York University in 1976 with honors in Mathematics and Science. [2] Upon graduation he began working in the wealth management field with various independent firms in the capacity of an adviser, manager, and director. [3] [2] In 1987, along with six advisers he formed De Thomas Financial Corp, and later was renamed De Thomas Wealth Management. [4] [5] [6] In 2013, some of the firm's financial advice was chastised in a report conducted by the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, but the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada found no fault in the firm's actions. [7] [8] In 2016, he was listed in the Top 50 financial advisers in Canada. [9] [10]

Soccer career

Personal information
Full name Anthony De Thomasis
Place of birth Abbateggio, Italy
Managerial career
YearsTeam
2006–2007 Vaughan Italia Shooters
2015–2017 York Region Shooters

De Thomasis initially became involved in soccer by coaching at the youth level. [11] In 2002, he purchased the York Region Shooters franchise in the Canadian Professional Soccer League from Frank Bisceglia. [12] The following season the Shooters merged with the Vaughan Sun Devils to unify the York Region territory with De Thomasis becoming the principal owner. [13] After the acquisition Vaughan reached the CPSL Championship final in four consecutive seasons, and clinched their first piece of silverware the Eastern Conference title in 2005. In 2005, he was awarded the CPSL Commissioner's Award. [14]

As part of the reforms conducted by CSL Commissioner Cary Kaplan the Vaughan Shooters became inaugural members of the International Division, and were renamed the Italia Shooters in 2006. [15] Throughout the season De Thomasis undertook the coaching duties, and claimed the organizations first championship title, and was recognized by the league with the Coach of the Year Award. [16] [17] [18] In 2010, he received the Harry Gauss Memorial Award for his continual allegiance, commitment and support to the league. [19] In 2017, he managed York Region to their second championship title. [20]

In 2018, he formed a partnership with former player Filipe Bento to launch Unionville Milliken SC in League1 Ontario. [21] In 2019, he was named Director of Soccer Operations for Mississauga MetroStars in the Major Arena Soccer League. [22]

Honours

Manager

Italia/York Region Shooters

Notes

  1. ↑ "Brampton Lions Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 23 April 2009. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Canada's Top Wealth Advisors: Tony De Thomasis". The Globe and Mail . 29 October 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Flipsnack. "Finding the Independent Financial Advisor That is Right for YOU". Flipsnack. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  4. ↑ "De Thomas Financial – The Right Path". myCityLife. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  5. ↑ Carrick, Rob (21 April 2018). "Trust-happy clients forget tech's sting, financial adviser finds". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  6. ↑ Fellows, Patrick (27 October 1988). "Several types of RRIFs to choose from". Newspapers.com. Montreal Gazette. p. 53. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Shecter, Barbara (29 October 2013). "'Shocking' crackdown on advisors threatens smaller players: Tony De Thomasis". Financial Post. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  8. ↑ Roseman, Ellen. "Beware of brokers urging you to take out loans: Roseman | The Star". Toronto Star. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  9. ↑ "Top 50 Advisors 2016". wealthprofessional.ca. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "People in the News DANILO RICHARDS SCORED THE FIRST IN 2014 | Canadian Soccer League". 16 November 2015. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ OSATvTouchLine (19 February 2010), OSATv TouchLine – 68 Tony De Thomasis, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 20 August 2016
  12. ↑ "CPSL – Canadian Professional Soccer League". 7 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 February 2005. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  13. ↑ "CPSL – Canadian Professional Soccer League". 19 August 2003. Archived from the original on 19 August 2003. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "2005 CPSL season" (PDF). canadiansoccerleague.ca. 10 October 2005. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  15. ↑ "CPSL Press Conference—Launch of International Division (from CPSL website)". rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. 15 September 2005. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  16. ↑ "2006 CSL season" (PDF). canadiansoccerleague.ca. 22 October 2006. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  17. ↑ Hayakawa, Mike (10 February 2017). "Shooters have new weapon ready for 2008 season". The Newmarket Era . Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  18. ↑ "Why can't we produce top-notch soccer players?". YorkRegion.com. Newmarket Era. 28 December 2007. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "2010 CSL season" (PDF). canadiansoccerleague.ca. 31 October 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  20. ↑ Adamson, Stan. "YORK REGION WINS CSL CHAMPIONSHIP…..FC Ukraine United defeats Burlington for Second Division title – Canadian Soccer League". canadiansoccerleague.ca. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  21. ↑ staff, League1 Ontario (16 April 2018). "Unionville Milliken Men To Spotlight Pro Model, Community Roots, In Debut Season". League1 Ontario . Retrieved 28 November 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ↑ "Staff - MetroStars Canada". www.metrostars.ca. Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

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