KIM BEATON, CIM®, RIAC, Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Scotia Wealth Management, Saint John, New Brunswick
KIM BEATON "When a client finally takes that dream vacation or a widow gains the confidence to manage her own finances or a young professional starts building wealth with intention, these are the moments that are truly rewarding." Kim Beaton remembers the moment she realized wealth management would be much different than her career in economics. “I had a client experiencing personal crises and crying in my office,” says Kim. “It didn’t take long to learn that the numbers and
CARMEN MORGAN
Dec 18, 2025
HAL SIMONSON, CFP®, RIAC, MFA-P, Executive Financial Consultant, Simonson Team Private Wealth Management, Sherwood Park, AB
HAL SIMONSON "Everybody knows about the Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, but those are all billionaires. Individuals like you and I can do this work, too. The feedback from my clients has been consistent: ‘I didn't know this was possible until you told me h ow." Hal Simonson remembers his grandfather as a brave man who landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Though he passed away when Hal was young, the idea of living a life of service was embedded in Hal’s
CARMEN MORGAN
Dec 18, 2025
PAUL VORSTADT, CFP®, CIM®, Portfolio Manager, Assante Capital Management Ltd., Greater Toronto Area
PAUL VORSTADT “In Search of a Better Way” Paul Vorstadt is a man on a mission. Since the day he began his career as a Financial Advisor – nearly three decades ago – Paul has made it his purpose to seek better ways to guide his clients towards their financial goals. While innovation is not usually a term associated with the service side of the financial industry, it’s something Paul embraces. Adapting his approach to address ne
JANICE TUFF
Dec 17, 2025
TRIXIE ROWEIN, Financial Advisor & Senior Portfolio Manager, Raymond James, Edmonton, AB
TRIXIE ROWEIN "I genuinely believe that a multi-generational team brings greater value—not just for us as Financial Advisors, but for our clients as well. It shows them that across generations, there’s a strong, capable team ready to support them and their families through every stage of life." A painting of a vibrant owl is center of attention in Trixie Rowein’s downtown Edmonton office. The feathers appear almost backlit, its face an image of surety. "I had a young woman
CARMEN MORGAN
Dec 15, 2025
DANY GUILLEMETTE, CIM®, Investment Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy, Québec, QC
DANY GUILLEMETTE Matching words with action Dany Guillemette, CIM® , Investment Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy , has been in the financial services industry for nearly 30 years, and in that time has learned a lot about finance and people. He’s passionate about expanding financial literacy and focused on superior client service. When you meet Dany, the first thing you’re struck by is what a skilled communicator he is. It’s effortless; and
GARY MILAKOVIC
Dec 10, 2025
RALPH SACCO , RRC, Executive Consultant, IG Wealth Management, Sacco & Associates. St Catharines, ON
RALPH SACCO “Understanding the forces that drive markets and influence decision-making at the highest levels is what initially drew me to the investment world. It’s not just about numbers—it's about interpreting the signals, anticipating shifts and helping others navigate complexity to build lasting value." With 36 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ralph Sacco, Executive Consultant with IG Wealth Management , has navigated some of the most significant m
CARMEN MORGAN
Nov 20, 2025
SATVIR GILL, Senior Wealth Advisor, The Gill Group, ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Scotia Wealth Management, Langley, British Columbia
SATVIR GILL Satvir Gill , a seasoned Senior Wealth Advisor for The Gill Group at Scotia Wealth Management , traces the roots of his financial journey back to childhood, a journey shaped by family responsibility, curiosity, and a deep desire to help others succeed financially. Growing up in Northern British Columbia as the child of immigrant parents, Satvir took on early responsibility for managing his family’s finances. This experience was more than just balancing numbers. I
TAYLOR STRANAGHAN
Nov 11, 2025
