Tony De Thomasis
Tony De Thomasis, also known as Anthony De Thomasis, is an Italian-born Canadian businessman, wealth-management adviser, and soccer executive. He was born in Abbateggio, Italy, and later moved to Canada. He studied mathematics and science at York University, graduating in 1976.
In finance, he co-founded De Thomas Financial Corp in 1987, which later became De Thomas Wealth Management. He built a reputation as a top adviser and was listed among Canada’s Top 50 financial advisers in 2016. A 2013 Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments report criticized some advice, but the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada found no fault.
In soccer, De Thomasis bought the York Region Shooters in 2002, then part of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. The team merged with Vaughan Sun Devils to become Italia Shooters, with De Thomasis as the principal owner and later a coach. The team won the CSL Championship in 2006 and 2017, and he was named Coach of the Year in 2006. He also received the Harry Gauss Memorial Award in 2010 for his loyalty and support to the league.
In 2018 he partnered with former player Filipe Bento to launch Unionville Milliken SC in League1 Ontario. In 2019 he was named Director of Soccer Operations for the Mississauga MetroStars in the Major Arena Soccer League.
Honours include CSL Championships with Italia/York Region Shooters in 2006 and 2017.
This page was last edited on 27 January 2026, at 21:17 (CET).