Brock Smusiak has been with BMO ETFs since March of 2026. Previously, he was with Global X ETFs, partnering with advisors in western Ontario, and has been in the financial services industry since 2013. Prior to Global X ETFs, his experience includes being a wealth solutions specialist at Sun Life Financial and an associate at a private wealth firm. Brock holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where he obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration.
As inflation risks rise, a resilient allocation strategy could require more than stocks and bonds. Here are five ways to help hedge portfolios and diversify risk.
Inflation remains an important consideration in portfolio construction, particularly as diversification within traditional financial assets can be less reliable across market environments. In this episode, special guest Brock Smusiak joins hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler to discuss how ETFs across commodities, gold and inflation-linked bonds can help address portfolio risks within that broader context. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) and Hilly Cutler is Director of Portfolio Consulting and Senior Portfolio Consultant at BMO GAM. They are joined by Brock Smusiak, Director, ETF Consultant at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on Monday, June 22, 2026.