About
I began my career in the financial industry in 1997 in the brokerage business and have been with Woodgate Financial since 2007.
Committed to the betterment of the industry, I volunteer with the Financial Planning Standards Council, lecture at the Schulich School of Business at York University, and have mentored several entrepreneurs.
During my career, I have received:
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in both Canada and the US
• FP Canada Fellow
• Registered Financial Planner (RFP) designation
• Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation
• Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designation
• Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) certification
• the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation
• Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI)
My commitment to the industry has been recognized both nationally and internationally with several awards, including:
• Winner of the Global Financial Planning Award (2015, 2017 & 2018)
• Top Multi-Service Advisor in Canada (2018)
• The Top Insurance Advisor in Canada (2016)
• A finalist for the Canadian Financial Planning Award (2016-2017)
• One of the Top 50 Financial Advisors in Canada (2015-2017)
• One of the most influential people in wealth management (2016)
Specialties:
• Financial Investment
• Financial Insurance
• Tax & Estate Planning
• Corporate Wealth Management
• Crossborder Planning
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5 Financial Wellness Tips for the Sandwich Generation
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What's keeping young drivers off the road? High prices combined with other more viable options like public transportation or rides from Mom and Dad…
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It’s an unfortunate reality that most people don’t have enough saved for retirement, especially those in the Gen X cohort.
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP)
STEP Canada | The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada)
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Registered Financial Planner (RFP)
Institute of Advanced Financial Planners - IAFP
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Personal Financial Planner (PFP)
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
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Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI)
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 7772 -
Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM)
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
Issued ExpiresCredential ID 2567
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Chair: Regulatory Engagement Committee
Financial Planning Association of Canada
- Present 3 years 10 months
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Board Member
The IFID Centre - The Individual Finance & Insurance Decisions Centre
- Present 6 years 10 months
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Proficiency Committee Member
IIROC (Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada)
- Present 3 years 2 months
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FPtech Working Group Member
Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd.
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
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Education Advisory Board Working Body Member
CFA Institute
- 3 years 2 months
Education
Ensuring that the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) stays relevant and up-to-date.
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Spokesman
CFA Society Toronto
- 2 years 6 months
Speaking to media on behalf of the CFA Society Toronto on various industry topics.
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Public Policy Ambassador
Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC)
- 3 years 5 months
Politics
Acting as an advocate for various financial planning industry related topics by reaching out to various politicians.
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FCSI Mentor
CSI Global Education Inc.
- 6 years 1 month
Education
Providing mentorship and sponsorship to aspiring FSCIs.
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Small Business Sub Group Member
Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC)
- 2 years 5 months
Education
Advised the FPSC in defining the Small Business Technical Knowledge contained within the CFP Competency Profile.
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Judge: Global Financial Planning Awards
PlanPlus Global
- 1 year 3 months
Economic Empowerment
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CFP Level 1 Examination Item Writing Committee Member
Financial Planning Standards Council
- 1 month
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Guest Lecturer
Schulich School of Business
- 12 years 1 month
Education
Speaking to classes on Financial Planning and the Financial Services Industry
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Mentor
Techstars Startup Weekend
- 1 month
Science and Technology
Mentored teams on the development of their proposed startups.
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Editorial Advisory Board Member (Advisor Group)
Newcom Media Inc.
- 4 years 11 months
- Reviewing of content for Advisor Group’s various periodicals and website
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MBA Games: Case Study Competition Judge
DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
- 1 month
Education
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Presenter
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)
- 2 months
Education
Developed and presented a seminar on "Tax Alpha: Tax effective Investment Management" to membership of CErtified Management Accountant of Ontario (now CPA Ontario) as a continuing education seminar.
Courses
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Applied Financial Planning Course
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CFA Level 1
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CFA Level 2
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CFA Level 3
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Canadian Securities Course
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Conducts & Practices Handbook
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Derivatives Fundamentals & Options Licencing Course
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Foran CFP Course (Canada)
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Kaplan CFP Course (US)
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Life Licensing Qualification Program
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Professional Financial Planning Course
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Strategic Wealth 360
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Wealth Management Essentials
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Wealth Management Techniques
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Honors & Awards
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Holistic Advisory Team of the Year
WP Awards
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Finalist: Advisory Team of the Year (Under 10 Staff)
WP Awards
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Top Portuguese Canadian Influencer
Milenio Stadium
Named as one of the most influential people in the Portuguese Community in Toronto
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Finalist: WP Holistic Advisory Team of the Year
WP Awards
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Finalist: WP Most Innovative Use of WealthTech
WP Awards
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Top 3: Toronto Financial Services
Thee Best Rated
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Top 3: Toronto Financial Services
Three Best Rated
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5-Star Top Teams
Wealth Professional
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Finalist: WP Multi-Service Advisory Team of the Year
WP Awards
Finalist
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Finalist: WP Canadian Financial Advisor of the Year
WP Awards
Finalist
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Winner: WP Multi-Service Advisory Team of the Year
WP Awards
Winner
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Top 3: Toronto Financial Services
Three Best Rated
Rated on of the top three financial services firms in Toronto by Three Best Rated.
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Finalist: Top Under 40
Investment Industry Association of Canada
Top three finalist for the IIACs Top Industry Professional under age 40.
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Top 3: Toronto Financial Services
Three Best Rated
Rated on of the top three financial services firms in Toronto by Three Best Rated.
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Finalist: WP Multi-Service Advisory Team of the Year
WP Awards
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Finalist: Life & Health Advisor of the Year
IB Awards
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IPC Value of Advice Award
Investment Planning Counsel
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Finalist: Financial Advisor Team Of The Year
STEP Private Client Awards
Finalist for the Society of Trust and Estate Planners global award for private client service.
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Top 3: Toronto Financial Services
Three Best Rated
Rated on of the top three financial services firms in Toronto by Three Best Rated.
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Winner: 2018 Global Financial Planning Award
Plan Plus
Winner of the 2018 Global Financial Planning Awards.
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2nd Place: 2018 Canadian Financial Planning Awards
Plan Plus
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Finalist: Engagement, Loyalty & Client Care Award
WP Awards
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Winner: Multi-Service Advisor of the Year
WP Awards
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Finalist: Best Brokerage (Under 10 People)
Insurance Business Awards
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Top 10 Wealth Management Teams
Investment Planning Counsel
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Finalist: Top Under 40
Investment Industry Association of Canada
Finalist for the IIACs top Industry Professional under age 40.
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Winner (America's Region): Global Financial Planning Awards
Plan Plus
Winner of the 2017 Global Financial Planning Award for the America's region.
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2nd Place: 2017 Canadian Financial Planning Award
Plan Plus
Runner up for the 2017 Canadian Financial Planning Award.
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Finalist: Young Gun of the Year
WP Awards
Finalist for the 2017 WP Young Fun of the Year Award.
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Canada's Top 50 Financial Advisors
Wealth Professional Magazine
Named to the list of Top 50 (#50) Financial Planners in the country.
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Winner: Life & Health Advisor of the Year
Insurance Business Awards
Winner of the 2016 Insurance Business Award for the top Life & Health Advisor in Canada.
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Canada's Outstanding Advisory Teams
Wealth Professional Magazine
Woodgate Financial was named as one of the top 10 most outstanding Wealth Management Teams in Canada.
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Finalist (America's Region): Global Financial Planning Awards
Plan Plus
Finalist for he 2016 Global Financial Planning Award for the America's region.
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Winner: Outstanding Advisor (Insurance Channel) Award
WP Awards
Recognizing as the most outstanding insurance advisor in Canada.
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2nd Runner Up (Tied): Canadian Financial Planning Awards
Plan Plus
Tied for 2nd runner up in the inaugural Canadian Financial Planning Awards.
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WP 2016 Hot List
Wealth Professional Magazine
Named as one of the top 50 people of influence in the Financial Services Industry.
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Canada's Top 50 Financial Advisors
Wealth Professional Magazine
Named to the list of Top 50 (#28) Financial Planners in the country.
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Winner (Americas Region): Global Financial Planning Awards
Plan Plus
Winner of the 2015 Global Financial Planning Awards for the Americas Region.
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Finalist: Outstanding Advisor (Insurance Channel) Award
Wealth Professional Awards
Named as a finalist as the award recognizing the most outstanding insurance advisor in Canada.
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Canada's Top 50 Financial Advisors
Wealth Professional Magazine
Named to the list of the Top 50 (#45) Financial Planners in the country.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Global Financial Planning Insitute
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Responsible Investment Association (RIA)
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Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPAC)
President
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Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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Estate Planning Counsel of Toronto (EPCT)
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Society of Trust & Estate Planners (STEP)
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Institute of Advanced Financial Planners (IAFP)
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CFA Society Toronto
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Investments & Wealth Insitute
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Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF)
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Conference For Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU)
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