Robert Van Alphen, CFP®, CIM®
As a wealth advisor, my primary focus is to help ensure my clients enjoy a comfortable and stress-free retirement. With over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, I have successfully guided my clients through market fluctuations, keeping them on track to achieve their long-term goals. I am committed to educating my clients, ensuring they understand their investments and the rationale behind the solutions we implement. Additionally, I prioritize delivering value for the fees my clients pay by employing strategies to reduce costs and tax liabilities. Leveraging the latest technology, I provide exceptional service to clients across Canada.
I am married to a wonderful wife and mother, and we have three boys, each with unique personalities. Growing up, I learned the importance of customer service firsthand as my parents owned an auto body business. These lessons have shaped my approach to client relationships, and I strive to make myself readily available to my clients. It is rare for a client to call and not have me personally answer the phone.
Felicia Cartier
Felicia is the cornerstone of the Van Alphen Advisory Team, always ready to provide exceptional support. With years of experience, she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure clients are well taken care of.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Monika Kriedemann, CFP, CLU
Financial Planning Specialist
Monika started her Financial Services journey almost two decades ago and has held various roles. Her commitment to continued education and her obvious passion to help her clients make their dreams come true has brought her to this role. She has extensive working experience in both Investments and Insurance and she uses her knowledge to help provide her clients peace of mind.
Monika believes that financial planning is more than knowing the facts but to also understand her clients fears, dreams, goals and desires.
Aaron McEwen
Estate Planning Specialist
Aaron’s passion and belief in holistic financial planning drives his purpose to build deep client relationships. Utilizing a team that’s entirely focused on family planning, helps guide him to finding the right solutions. Aaron believes in a client-first approach and loves solving complex personal and corporate estate planning issues. He gives his time generously to family planning, focusing on what matters most.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys golfing with his wife Chelsey, and riding his motorcycle throughout British Columbia.
Anne Leistner, CIM, CFP, RRC, B.B.A.
Senior Private Banking Advisor
As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Anne believes in the importance of understanding her clients’ values, dreams and goals and providing them with the financial stewardship to help realize them.
Anne and her associate work closely with colleagues from across the CIBC Group of Companies to provide answers to their clients’ immediate questions but also provide recommendations on how to best position their financial resources for the future.
Anne's clients greatly value this level of highly personalized attention and service.
Anne's been with CIBC since 2006 and is fluent in German.
Brian Einarson, B.Comm., CFP, RRC
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
Brian believes that a key component of any wealth management plan is an estate plan that protects our clients’ assets, preserves their legacy and ensures their estate is distributed efficiently. Brian has been in the financial services industry since 2000. He started his career with a major investment firm and joined CIBC in Victoria, BC in 2006. Since then he has been honing his skills in financial and estate planning. Brian provides clients with a personalized approach to Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trust services. When it comes to estate planning, every family presents a unique set of circumstances and Brian helps clients establish a plan that is custom tailored to suit their distinct needs.
Monika Kriedemann, CFP, CLU
Monika started her Financial Services journey almost two decades ago and has held various roles. Her commitment to continued education and her obvious passion to help her clients make their dreams come true has brought her to this role. She has extensive working experience in both Investments and Insurance and she uses her knowledge to help provide her clients peace of mind.
Monika believes that financial planning is more than knowing the facts but to also understand her clients fears, dreams, goals and desires.
Aaron McEwen
Aaron’s passion and belief in holistic financial planning drives his purpose to build deep client relationships. Utilizing a team that’s entirely focused on family planning, helps guide him to finding the right solutions. Aaron believes in a client-first approach and loves solving complex personal and corporate estate planning issues. He gives his time generously to family planning, focusing on what matters most.
Outside of work, Aaron enjoys golfing with his wife Chelsey, and riding his motorcycle throughout British Columbia.
Anne Leistner, CIM, CFP, RRC, B.B.A.
As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Anne believes in the importance of understanding her clients’ values, dreams and goals and providing them with the financial stewardship to help realize them.
Anne and her associate work closely with colleagues from across the CIBC Group of Companies to provide answers to their clients’ immediate questions but also provide recommendations on how to best position their financial resources for the future.
Anne's clients greatly value this level of highly personalized attention and service.
Anne's been with CIBC since 2006 and is fluent in German.