Chris is a lifelong resident of Fredericton and holds a Bachelor of Administration degree, with honours in Accounting, from the University of New Brunswick. He then obtained his Chartered Accountant Designation and was named to the Graduate Advisory Council of the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy. Chris worked for eight years in audit, tax and advisory services within the accounting industry. He spent the next two and a half years in a corporate lending role with a Crown Corporation prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy in the fall of 2015. Chris is a licensed Investment Advisor and Insurance Agent. Chris diligently gives back by volunteering his time with a number of various community focused committees and clubs; he was awarded the City of Fredericton's "Unsung Hero" award in 2012. Chris and his wife, Erin, have a young daughter and son who keep their lives busy and entertaining at home.

Lindsey grew up in Deer Island, NB. She studied Business Administration, with an honours in Finance, at the University of New Brunswick, completing her degree abroad at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2006, and has worked directly with Tim Hicks since 2007. She has furthered her education by completing various industry courses, through the Canadian Securities Institute. Lindsey is well respected for her efficiency and professional manner. She is dedicated to providing exceptional client service, is noted for her pleasant disposition, and is a passionate champion for our clients’ best interests. Lindsey, her husband, Will, and their daughter 
enjoy numerous outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family here in Fredericton and Deer Island.

Lindsay grew up in Harvey, NB and graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (Dalhousie University) with an Honors Degree in Animal Science and Minor in Business. Upon completion of university she worked in Fort McMurray, AB in finance in the oil and gas industry. Lindsay returned home to New Brunswick in 2013 and worked for 6 years in retail banking in Fredericton. In 2019 she joined CIBC Wood Gundy and is working on furthering her education in various industry courses through the Canadian Securities Institute. She has a profound desire in aligning our team’s wealth offering with the needs of our clients. Lindsay lives outside of the city with her partner Dusty, and their three young children. They are kept on their toes with outdoor fun and various children programs in every season.

As Director, Trust & Estates, I realize the importance of knowing your personal and financial affairs are in order. My goal is to provide you and your family with confidence and peace of mind regarding your estate plan. Administering an estate, trust, or acting as an attorney for property is time consuming and requires a knowledge of many specialized areas. My team and I have the expertise to execute or assist others with the execution of those roles effectively and efficiently, thereby relieving the burden of the administration from those appointed and allowing them to focus on what matters most.

Bruce believes that the key to working successfully with clients is talking to them, not just about their needs, but also their life objectives and how insurance can assist them in the achievement of their goals. Prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy, Bruce was with a leading insurance company where he was the Director of Sales for National Accounts. In addition to his sales and management roles, he also brings experience from the actuarial side of the desk. This perspective allows him to have a deeper understanding in dealing with insurance needs. Bruce brings with him a strong analytical and mathematical background, having earned his MSc. in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

Thomas is a proponent of wealth management and believes that the key to successful financial planning is listening to clients’ needs and life objectives with a focus on how the use of life insurance can assist them in achieving their goals. He previously worked at one of the most successful independent financial planning firms where he primarily provided estate planning and retirement solutions. In addition to his sales and client relationship experience, Thomas also worked with one of the largest insurance companies on the product service and development side allowing him to build in-depth knowledge of current and past insurance products. 

As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Matthew cares about his clients and is passionate about helping them achieve their financial goals.

Matthew and his associate manage clients’ day-to-day banking, investment and savings, cash and credit management, and work closely with their other advisors to support their goals.

Matthew's clients enjoy convenience, flexibility and peace of mind from their CIBC Private Banking team through our level of highly personalized attention and service.