Les Wares, CFP, FCSI, FMA, RRC, BA (Hons) Economics, CIM
Senior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager
Les has been involved in the financial services industry since 1989, providing comprehensive financial solutions for his clients. Prior to joining CIBC in 1998, he worked for firms in the mutual fund, insurance and financial planning sectors, gaining valuable investment advisory experience.
Since graduating from McGill University with a Bachelor's degree (Economics), Les has maintained his commitment to learning by successfully completing the following courses through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI):
- Canadian Securities Course (Honours)
- Conduct and Practices Handbook (Honours)
- Estate Planning (Honours)
- Professional Financial Planning (Silver Medal)
- Branch Managers' Examination (Honours)
- Wealth Management Techniques (Honours)
- Portfolio Management Techniques
- Investment Management Techniques
- Hedge Fund Essentials
- Registered Retirement Consultant
Not only has Les fulfilled the requirements to attain the Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and the Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designations, but he has also earned the CIM, FCSI and CFP designations. The Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) is earned by advisors who have successfully completed various courses in investment and portfolio management and is a requirement for Portfolio Managers who run discretionary money management services. The Fellow of the CSI (FCSI) is the highest honour in Canadian financial services and is reserved for an exclusive group of financial professionals who demonstrate unparalleled leadership, integrity, commitment and dedication to their clients and the industry; only 3500 of Canada's 700,000 financial service professionals hold this pinnacle credential, placing them amongst the industry's finest. The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is the mark of a true financial professional. To put this in perspective, the majority of the thousands of financial planners currently working in Canada have not met the challenging requirements of the CFP designation. Furthermore, Les is a recipient of the Canadian Securities Institute's Silver Award for exceptional academic achievement in the Professional Financial Planning Course, ranking second in Canada.
Les Wares, CFP, FCSI, FMA, RRC, BA (Hons) Economics, CIM
Tel:
(519) 631-2508Tel:
(519) 280-3803Email:
les.wares@cibc.comLes has been involved in the financial services industry since 1989, providing comprehensive financial solutions for his clients. Prior to joining CIBC in 1998, he worked for firms in the mutual fund, insurance and financial planning sectors, gaining valuable investment advisory experience.
Since graduating from McGill University with a Bachelor's degree (Economics), Les has maintained his commitment to learning by successfully completing the following courses through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI):
- Canadian Securities Course (Honours)
- Conduct and Practices Handbook (Honours)
- Estate Planning (Honours)
- Professional Financial Planning (Silver Medal)
- Branch Managers' Examination (Honours)
- Wealth Management Techniques (Honours)
- Portfolio Management Techniques
- Investment Management Techniques
- Hedge Fund Essentials
- Registered Retirement Consultant
Not only has Les fulfilled the requirements to attain the Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and the Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designations, but he has also earned the CIM, FCSI and CFP designations. The Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) is earned by advisors who have successfully completed various courses in investment and portfolio management and is a requirement for Portfolio Managers who run discretionary money management services. The Fellow of the CSI (FCSI) is the highest honour in Canadian financial services and is reserved for an exclusive group of financial professionals who demonstrate unparalleled leadership, integrity, commitment and dedication to their clients and the industry; only 3500 of Canada's 700,000 financial service professionals hold this pinnacle credential, placing them amongst the industry's finest. The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is the mark of a true financial professional. To put this in perspective, the majority of the thousands of financial planners currently working in Canada have not met the challenging requirements of the CFP designation. Furthermore, Les is a recipient of the Canadian Securities Institute's Silver Award for exceptional academic achievement in the Professional Financial Planning Course, ranking second in Canada.
Colton Homewood, CIM®, B.Comm (Hons)
Tel:
(519) 631-3870Tel:
(519) 878-9009Email:
colton.homewood@cibc.comColton has been in the financial industry since 2015. Colton holds an Honours Bachelors Degree of Commerce from McMaster University. He has also completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook administered through the Canadian Securities Institute. Colton is responsible for investment research, trading, and assisting Les with portfolio design and management.
When he is not focused on providing a positive client experience, he can be found at the boxing gym, or outdoors either water skiing or snowboarding.
Devon Pope, PFP
Tel:
(519) 972-6532Tel:
(519) 996-5008Email:
devon.pope@cibc.comDevon is an investment advisor on our team, working out of the Windsor Office. Since 2013, Devon has progressed within the CIBC Group of companies. He was a Financial Advisor with Imperial Service in Windsor and most recently as a Senior Small Business Advisor in Lasalle. Devon looks forward to working with some of his previous clientele and establishing new client relationships to help them with their investment goals.
In his spare time Devon likes to travel, enjoy new culinary experiences, and watch Formula 1 racing.
Caitlin Raine-Jensen
Tel:
(519) 631-1163Caitlin joined CIBC Wood Gundy – Wares Advisory Group in 2021. As a Financial Associate, Caitlin is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive an optimum client service experience. In addition to building and maintaining strong relationships through regular client contact, Caitlin is responsible for client service inquiries and all aspects of administration, including trading & transactions, tax inquiries, account documentation, scheduling and appointments, transfers, and meeting preparation. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a Client Associate for a CIBC Wood Gundy team in London since 2015. Caitlin is a graduate of the Business Finance program at Fanshawe College. She has completed the Canadian Securities Course, The Conduct and Practices Handbook, The Investment Advisor’s Training Program, and the Wealth Management Essentials Course for financial professionals through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Caitlin resides in St. Thomas with her husband and their two young children. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family usually experiencing nature including camping, hiking, and swimming.
Tawnee Vandenbroek
Tel:
(519) 631-1329Email:
tawnee.vandenbroek@cibc.comTawnee joined CIBC Wood Gundy as an Administrative Assistant in April 2022. Previous to joining the financial services industry, Tawnee worked in Healthcare Administration for 7 years. Tawnee is a graduate of the Food and Nutrition Management program at Humber College, and also holds a General Arts and Science certification from Fanshawe College. As an Administrative Assistant, Tawnee is responsible for the team’s administrative duties including scheduling appointments, meeting preparation, account documentation, and transfers.
Tawnee recently returned ‘home’ with her spouse and two young boys after residing in Calgary, AB for several years. Aside from catching up with family and friends and getting settled into her new home, in her spare time she enjoys being outside and living an active lifestyle.
Les Wares, CFP, FCSI, FMA, RRC, BA (Hons) Economics, CIM
Senior Wealth Advisor
Portfolio Manager
Les has been involved in the financial services industry since 1989, providing comprehensive financial solutions for his clients. Prior to joining CIBC in 1998, he worked for firms in the mutual fund, insurance and financial planning sectors, gaining valuable investment advisory experience.
Since graduating from McGill University with a Bachelor's degree (Economics), Les has maintained his commitment to learning by successfully completing the following courses through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI):
- Canadian Securities Course (Honours)
- Conduct and Practices Handbook (Honours)
- Estate Planning (Honours)
- Professional Financial Planning (Silver Medal)
- Branch Managers' Examination (Honours)
- Wealth Management Techniques (Honours)
- Portfolio Management Techniques
- Investment Management Techniques
- Hedge Fund Essentials
- Registered Retirement Consultant
Not only has Les fulfilled the requirements to attain the Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and the Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) designations, but he has also earned the CIM, FCSI and CFP designations. The Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) is earned by advisors who have successfully completed various courses in investment and portfolio management and is a requirement for Portfolio Managers who run discretionary money management services. The Fellow of the CSI (FCSI) is the highest honour in Canadian financial services and is reserved for an exclusive group of financial professionals who demonstrate unparalleled leadership, integrity, commitment and dedication to their clients and the industry; only 3500 of Canada's 700,000 financial service professionals hold this pinnacle credential, placing them amongst the industry's finest. The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is the mark of a true financial professional. To put this in perspective, the majority of the thousands of financial planners currently working in Canada have not met the challenging requirements of the CFP designation. Furthermore, Les is a recipient of the Canadian Securities Institute's Silver Award for exceptional academic achievement in the Professional Financial Planning Course, ranking second in Canada.
Colton Homewood, CIM®, B.Comm (Hons)
Associate Wealth Advisor
Colton has been in the financial industry since 2015. Colton holds an Honours Bachelors Degree of Commerce from McMaster University. He has also completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook administered through the Canadian Securities Institute. Colton is responsible for investment research, trading, and assisting Les with portfolio design and management.
When he is not focused on providing a positive client experience, he can be found at the boxing gym, or outdoors either water skiing or snowboarding.
Devon is an investment advisor on our team, working out of the Windsor Office. Since 2013, Devon has progressed within the CIBC Group of companies. He was a Financial Advisor with Imperial Service in Windsor and most recently as a Senior Small Business Advisor in Lasalle. Devon looks forward to working with some of his previous clientele and establishing new client relationships to help them with their investment goals.
In his spare time Devon likes to travel, enjoy new culinary experiences, and watch Formula 1 racing.
Caitlin joined CIBC Wood Gundy – Wares Advisory Group in 2021. As a Financial Associate, Caitlin is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive an optimum client service experience. In addition to building and maintaining strong relationships through regular client contact, Caitlin is responsible for client service inquiries and all aspects of administration, including trading & transactions, tax inquiries, account documentation, scheduling and appointments, transfers, and meeting preparation. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a Client Associate for a CIBC Wood Gundy team in London since 2015. Caitlin is a graduate of the Business Finance program at Fanshawe College. She has completed the Canadian Securities Course, The Conduct and Practices Handbook, The Investment Advisor’s Training Program, and the Wealth Management Essentials Course for financial professionals through the Canadian Securities Institute.
Caitlin resides in St. Thomas with her husband and their two young children. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family usually experiencing nature including camping, hiking, and swimming.
Tawnee joined CIBC Wood Gundy as an Administrative Assistant in April 2022. Previous to joining the financial services industry, Tawnee worked in Healthcare Administration for 7 years. Tawnee is a graduate of the Food and Nutrition Management program at Humber College, and also holds a General Arts and Science certification from Fanshawe College. As an Administrative Assistant, Tawnee is responsible for the team’s administrative duties including scheduling appointments, meeting preparation, account documentation, and transfers.
Tawnee recently returned ‘home’ with her spouse and two young boys after residing in Calgary, AB for several years. Aside from catching up with family and friends and getting settled into her new home, in her spare time she enjoys being outside and living an active lifestyle.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
John Robinson, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C.
Email:
john.robinson@cibc.caEstate Planning Specialist
John began his career in the financial services industry in 1982 and joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 1996.
John works closely with CIBC Private Wealth Management partners and their clients to help create tax efficient wealth and estate planning strategies. Our team is built on trust and integrity and has been built to serve the needs of our clientele for the decades that follow.
By helping our clients make informed decisions we effectively assist clients with passing wealth to the next generation without compromising their present standard of living.
Jordan Crampton, CFP, CLU
Email:
jordan.crampton@cibc.caShortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree Jordan joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2010 as an Assistant on the Estate Planning Team.
This opportunity behind the scenes provided an ideal chance to learn as much about the financial services and insurance industry and ensure that knowledge would help advisors and clients in his current role.
Jordan is passionate about bringing technical skills and interpretation to every professional relationship and making sure our team is offering the right solution to each client.
Brian Lawson, CFP, RRC, CIM
With over 13 years of financial planning experience, Brian is passionate about financial planning and works with clients to deliver financial plans and advanced planning strategies to help them achieve their goals. He is well versed in providing advice, support and direction on complex issues such as retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, estate planning, business succession & transition planning.
Lori Strong, MTI, TEP
As a Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, Lori's goal is to provide you and your family with confidence and peace of mind. She offers services as a professional executor, power of attorney for property or trustee and can also support someone else you appoint for these roles. Effectively administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. Lori and her team has the expertise to execute or assist others in efficiently executing that role. Lori has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and part of CIBC Trust Services since 1993.
Estate Planning Specialist
John began his career in the financial services industry in 1982 and joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 1996.
John works closely with CIBC Private Wealth Management partners and their clients to help create tax efficient wealth and estate planning strategies. Our team is built on trust and integrity and has been built to serve the needs of our clientele for the decades that follow.
By helping our clients make informed decisions we effectively assist clients with passing wealth to the next generation without compromising their present standard of living.
Shortly after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree Jordan joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2010 as an Assistant on the Estate Planning Team.
This opportunity behind the scenes provided an ideal chance to learn as much about the financial services and insurance industry and ensure that knowledge would help advisors and clients in his current role.
Jordan is passionate about bringing technical skills and interpretation to every professional relationship and making sure our team is offering the right solution to each client.
Brian Lawson, CFP, RRC, CIM
Financial Planning Specialist
With over 13 years of financial planning experience, Brian is passionate about financial planning and works with clients to deliver financial plans and advanced planning strategies to help them achieve their goals. He is well versed in providing advice, support and direction on complex issues such as retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, estate planning, business succession & transition planning.
Lori Strong, MTI, TEP
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
As a Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, Lori's goal is to provide you and your family with confidence and peace of mind. She offers services as a professional executor, power of attorney for property or trustee and can also support someone else you appoint for these roles. Effectively administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. Lori and her team has the expertise to execute or assist others in efficiently executing that role. Lori has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and part of CIBC Trust Services since 1993.