Robert Van Alphen, CFP®, CIM®
As a wealth advisor, my primary focus is to help ensure my clients live a comfortable and stress-free retirement. I've been in the industry since 2006 and have gone through all the ups and downs in the market while keeping my clients on track to achieve their long-term goals. I believe in educating my clients so they understand what they are investing in and why we are implementing particular solutions. It's also very important to me that my clients get value for the fees they are paying, so I use whatever strategies I can to reduce costs and tax liabilities. I take care of clients all across Canada using the latest technology to communicate and provide exceptional service.
I am married to an amazing wife and mom and have three boys with very different personalities. Growing up my parents owned their own Auto body business and learned first hand how important customer service is. I've carried these lessons with me into my business today and am always available for my clients. It's rare that someone calls and I don't pick up the phone!
Felicia Cartier
Felicia is the backbone of Van Alphen Advisory Team and is always here ready to help. She has many years of experience and goes above and beyond for clients to make sure they are always take care of.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Brian Einarson, B.Comm., CFP, RRC
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.