Douglas Chafe, CIM, CLU, CH.F.C., CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Doug is a Senior Wealth Advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy - St. John’s.
His career in the wealth management industry spans over 30 years, having led a local team of highly experienced Wealth Advisory Teams, managing in excess of $2.0 billion in client assets.
He is a graduate of Memorial University's School of Business and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. He holds the designations of Chartered Investment Manager, Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter and Certified Financial Planner.
Doug has been recognized nationally for his leadership and in 2020 was awarded National Branch Manager of the Year for CIBC Wood Gundy. He is a past semi-finalist for the Investment Dealers Association of Canada Distinction Award. The IDA Distinction Program recognizes outstanding Investment Advisors who exemplify excellent service to clients and the community.
He has served as a board member on the CIBC Wood Gundy Advisory Council to Management and on the executive of the Newfoundland and Labrador District Council of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.
Doug is a past chair for the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador and is actively involved in several local charitable and volunteer activities, most notably the CIBC Run for the Cure and CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle Day.
The CHS Financial Group provides family-based, multi-generational wealth planning services with an emphasis on comprehensive financial planning and best-in-class investment management solutions. The group is comprised of highly skilled and experienced individuals who work together, using the most advanced technology and research, to construct realistic and effective financial strategies addressing clients’ present circumstances, priorities and long-term goals.