Eric Bedford, CIM, CPA, CMA
Wealth Advisor
Portfolio Manager
As an Investment Advisor, Eric uses his expertise in investment management, financial and estate planning, and accounting to give clients exactly what they need for their unique financial situation. He believes it is about really listening, then customizing solutions.
Eric is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Chartered Investment Manager, who completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics at Queen's University.
Committed to taking a personal interest in the lives of his clients, Eric offers very pointed, focused and valuable advice, always considering the client's priorities. By really getting to know them, Eric can identify exactly how to help them achieve their goals, grow their capital, find peace of mind, and make decisions that can positively affect their lives.
Since 2005, Eric has established successful investment strategies with a proven track record. As a registered Portfolio Manager, Eric is licensed to provide discretionary investment management services that allow our clients to have as much, or as little, involvement in the day-to-day operations of their portfolio as they wish.
Outside the office, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, golfing, skiing, shooting hoops, and playing tennis.
Maxine Grant, CIM, FCSI
Associate Investment Advisor
As an Associate Investment Advisor, Maxine's priority is to fill in the gaps to ensure that each client receives the tailor-made solutions that they are looking for. Recognizing that we deal with many sophisticated and intelligent people who often lack time, Maxine's skill is clarifying the details; she focuses on helping clients articulate what is truly important to them so that we can be sure to offer them relevant and detailed advice.
Maxine began her career in the Financial Industry in 1990 and joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2000. She became an integral part of a business that managed over $220 million of investment assets. She is a member of the Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute and has completed the Derivatives Fundamentals & Options Licensing course and the LLQP Insurance course.
Away from the office, Maxine likes to spend time on the golf course and traveling. She also keeps busy training for Spartan Races and attending Cross-fit classes.
Justin Pruden
Client Associate
Justin began his career in the Financial Industry in 2005 as a banking teller at CIBC in Orleans, Ontario. After stints as a Personal Banker and Small Business Banking Associate for CIBC, he joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2008 as a Sales Assistant.
In 2010 Justin returned to school to complete his Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management degree at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. Justin has since worked at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) in Victoria, British Columbia, and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in Calgary, Alberta.
Justin returned to CIBC Wood Gundy in 2020 to join the Bedford Financial Group, bringing with him his expertise in operations, compliance, and industry regulation.
Outside the office, Justin can be found on the golf course, out for a weekend bike ride, hiking in the mountains, or coaching basketball.
Eric Bedford, CIM, CPA, CMA
As an Investment Advisor, Eric uses his expertise in investment management, financial and estate planning, and accounting to give clients exactly what they need for their unique financial situation. He believes it is about really listening, then customizing solutions.
Eric is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Chartered Investment Manager, who completed his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics at Queen's University.
Committed to taking a personal interest in the lives of his clients, Eric offers very pointed, focused and valuable advice, always considering the client's priorities. By really getting to know them, Eric can identify exactly how to help them achieve their goals, grow their capital, find peace of mind, and make decisions that can positively affect their lives.
Since 2005, Eric has established successful investment strategies with a proven track record. As a registered Portfolio Manager, Eric is licensed to provide discretionary investment management services that allow our clients to have as much, or as little, involvement in the day-to-day operations of their portfolio as they wish.
Outside the office, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, golfing, skiing, shooting hoops, and playing tennis.
Maxine Grant, CIM, FCSI
As an Associate Investment Advisor, Maxine's priority is to fill in the gaps to ensure that each client receives the tailor-made solutions that they are looking for. Recognizing that we deal with many sophisticated and intelligent people who often lack time, Maxine's skill is clarifying the details; she focuses on helping clients articulate what is truly important to them so that we can be sure to offer them relevant and detailed advice.
Maxine began her career in the Financial Industry in 1990 and joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2000. She became an integral part of a business that managed over $220 million of investment assets. She is a member of the Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute and has completed the Derivatives Fundamentals & Options Licensing course and the LLQP Insurance course.
Away from the office, Maxine likes to spend time on the golf course and traveling. She also keeps busy training for Spartan Races and attending Cross-fit classes.
Justin Pruden
Justin began his career in the Financial Industry in 2005 as a banking teller at CIBC in Orleans, Ontario. After stints as a Personal Banker and Small Business Banking Associate for CIBC, he joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2008 as a Sales Assistant.
In 2010 Justin returned to school to complete his Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurial Management degree at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. Justin has since worked at the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) in Victoria, British Columbia, and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) in Calgary, Alberta.
Justin returned to CIBC Wood Gundy in 2020 to join the Bedford Financial Group, bringing with him his expertise in operations, compliance, and industry regulation.
Outside the office, Justin can be found on the golf course, out for a weekend bike ride, hiking in the mountains, or coaching basketball.