About Us

Dean is an Investment Advisor with a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western expertise. With over ten years of industry experience, Dean holds the prestigious international CFA designation and has worked with diverse clients, navigating complex financial landscapes with precision and care. Rooted in understanding unique client needs, fostering open communication and maintaining disciplined investment strategies, Dean believes in the power of personalized service. By truly listening to clients and understanding their unique goals, Dean crafts tailored strategies that are thoughtful and well-formed and keep ahead of market trends and opportunities.

Alex Melidoniotis is an Client Associate with CIBC Private Wealth (Wood Gundy), working with Dean Hou. He has strong foundation in the financial industry gained through several institutions. Alex excels in providing administrative, reporting, and client service support.

He is very keen on building effective relationships, which enhances interactions and supports the team’s investment strategies.

Alex has graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Guelph. He holds the CSC®, CPH®, and is working toward his WME®. Additionally, he has earned the Financial Markets Certification (FMC®) from Yale University, USA and holds a Prompt Engineering® certification from Vanderbilt University, USA. This underscores his understanding in financial markets and in artificial intelligence.

Alex is committed to assisting Dean in delivering outstanding service and helping clients achieve their financial goals.