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Address 2052 West 41st Avenue Suite 401 Vancouver BC, V6M 1Y8
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About us

CIBC Wood Gundy is part of CIBC Private Wealth. We provide clients with financial services and investment advice that spans across global markets. Since 1905, generations of Canadians have relied on the expertise of CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors to manage their financial futures. Today, with over 800 advisors in more than 100 locations across the country, we continue to provide clients with our expertise and superior service.

We support you through some of life’s most significant decisions, including:

  • Retirement and investment planning
  • Inheritance
  • Strategic philanthropy
  • Legacy planning
  • Business succession
 

OUR TEAM

We all have unique goals. Our team is committed to providing a strong advisory relationship rooted in financial expertise and professionalism.

 

Christine Tsao

Senior Wealth Advisor
(604) 207-8573
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Elaine Lai

Client Associate
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Our partners

We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.

 
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Benjamin Tal

Benjamin Tal

Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC

Benjamin Tal is responsible for analyzing economic developments and their implications for North American fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household/corporate credit and risk. Benjamin is a regular commentator on financial and economic trends in the Canadian and American media.

Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA

Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning

As CIBC’s tax expert, Jamie supports CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors in delivering integrated financial planning and advisory solutions to our high-net-worth clients. Jamie is quoted frequently in the national media and writes a weekly National Post column called Tax Expert.

Jeremy Ma

Jeremy Ma, CFA, FMA

Wealth strategist

Jeremy has over 15 years of experience, including various roles in banking, wealth management, insurance advisory, and financial planning. He takes an in-depth approach to understand what really matters to you so that a financial plan focusing on your priorities and goals could be created.

 

In addition to an MBA degree from SFU, Jeremy has attained CFA, CFP, FMA, and TEP designations. As a Wealth Strategist, he provides comprehensive recommendations on retirement planning, tax efficiency, estate & trust planning, and succession planning.

Winnie Ho

Winnie Ho, CFP

Financial Planning Specialist

With a customer-oriented nature, Winnie's desire is to make a significant impact to clients in all life stages with her expertise and knowledge. She started her financial planning and advice journey over a decade ago through various roles in the industry and she has found joy in helping clients achieve their financial goals.

 

Her commitment to this passion is to continue to strive for excellence through practical experience and academic pursuits. She holds BBA from SFU and CFP designation, and she is currently pursuing TEP designation.

Wilton Lee

Wilton Lee, BA

Estate Planning Specialist

Wilton employs a comprehensive process to assess your wealth management needs and works closely with you and your professional advisors to develop customized, appropriate and effective solutions. He works to optimize your financial security, increase your net-worth and reduce the impact of taxation. Having previous experience working with business owners and operating his own small business, Wilton understands the unique challenges and requirements of operating a business. He is able to provide innovative and tax-efficient solutions for a variety of wealth management needs, both personal and corporate. Prior to joining Wood Gundy Wilton worked as an Estate Planning Specialist at a large financial institution and before that as an Advanced Case Consultant at one of Canada’s leading life insurers where he established himself as a recognized life insurance specialist.

Lana Catalano

Lana Catalano, MBA, CFP, CIM, RRC

Financial Planning Specialist

Lana joined the financial services industry in 1993 and has held various positions in financial planning and retail banking. She uses her knowledge and experience to help Canadian families achieve their financial goals and enjoy peace of mind.

 

As a Financial Planning Specialist, her goal is to provide clients with a comprehensive and meaningful financial planning experience. She uses a disciplined engagement process to facilitate a deep understanding of your unique situation and support the recommendation of tailored strategies and solutions.

Benjamin Tal

Benjamin Tal

Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC
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Benjamin Tal is responsible for analyzing economic developments and their implications for North American fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household/corporate credit and risk. Benjamin is a regular commentator on financial and economic trends in the Canadian and American media.

Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA

Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning
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As CIBC’s tax expert, Jamie supports CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors in delivering integrated financial planning and advisory solutions to our high-net-worth clients. Jamie is quoted frequently in the national media and writes a weekly National Post column called Tax Expert.

Jeremy Ma

Jeremy Ma, CFA, FMA

Wealth strategist
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Jeremy has over 15 years of experience, including various roles in banking, wealth management, insurance advisory, and financial planning. He takes an in-depth approach to understand what really matters to you so that a financial plan focusing on your priorities and goals could be created.

 

In addition to an MBA degree from SFU, Jeremy has attained CFA, CFP, FMA, and TEP designations. As a Wealth Strategist, he provides comprehensive recommendations on retirement planning, tax efficiency, estate & trust planning, and succession planning.

Winnie Ho

Winnie Ho, CFP

Financial Planning Specialist
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With a customer-oriented nature, Winnie's desire is to make a significant impact to clients in all life stages with her expertise and knowledge. She started her financial planning and advice journey over a decade ago through various roles in the industry and she has found joy in helping clients achieve their financial goals.

 

Her commitment to this passion is to continue to strive for excellence through practical experience and academic pursuits. She holds BBA from SFU and CFP designation, and she is currently pursuing TEP designation.

Wilton Lee

Wilton Lee, BA

Estate Planning Specialist
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Wilton employs a comprehensive process to assess your wealth management needs and works closely with you and your professional advisors to develop customized, appropriate and effective solutions. He works to optimize your financial security, increase your net-worth and reduce the impact of taxation. Having previous experience working with business owners and operating his own small business, Wilton understands the unique challenges and requirements of operating a business. He is able to provide innovative and tax-efficient solutions for a variety of wealth management needs, both personal and corporate. Prior to joining Wood Gundy Wilton worked as an Estate Planning Specialist at a large financial institution and before that as an Advanced Case Consultant at one of Canada’s leading life insurers where he established himself as a recognized life insurance specialist.

Lana Catalano

Lana Catalano, MBA, CFP, CIM, RRC

Financial Planning Specialist
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Lana joined the financial services industry in 1993 and has held various positions in financial planning and retail banking. She uses her knowledge and experience to help Canadian families achieve their financial goals and enjoy peace of mind.

 

As a Financial Planning Specialist, her goal is to provide clients with a comprehensive and meaningful financial planning experience. She uses a disciplined engagement process to facilitate a deep understanding of your unique situation and support the recommendation of tailored strategies and solutions.

 
 
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CIBC Private Wealth” consists of services provided by CIBC and certain of its subsidiaries through CIBC Private Banking; CIBC Private Investment Counsel, a division of CIBC Asset Management Inc. (“CAM”); CIBC Trust Corporation; and CIBC Wood Gundy, a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. (“WMI”). CIBC Private Banking provides solutions from CIBC Investor Services Inc. (“ISI”), CAM and credit products. CIBC Private Wealth services are available to qualified individuals. Insurance services are only available through CIBC Wood Gundy Financial Services Inc. In Quebec, insurance services are only available through CIBC Wood Gundy Financial Services (Quebec) Inc.


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