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Maria Smirnova has over 20 years of investment experience. She first joined Sprott Asset Management LP in 2005 as a research associate supporting the metals and mining team. She currently serves as Lead Portfolio Manager of a Sprott Sub-Advised Silver Equities Fund and Co-Portfolio Manager of another Sprott Sub-Advised Gold and Precious Minerals Fund. Maria is also is a Portfolio Manager on the investment team for Sprott Gold Equity Fund (SGDLX). Prior to joining Sprott, Maria served as a Product Development Analyst at Fidelity Investments. Ms. Smirnova holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She has been a CFA® charterholder since 2002.