Doran Donovan, B.Comm., MBA, CIM
Senior Wealth Advisor
Doran has worked with CIBC Wood Gundy since 1996 during which time he has helped affluent individuals and families identify and reach their investment goals.
Doran graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration. Doran holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation; recognized as the standard for portfolio management and is a Life Insurance Agent.
Doran enjoys cycling, running and the outdoors. He enjoys travelling with his wife and two adult daughters.
Mitchell Doucette, B.Comm.
Associate Wealth Advisor
Mitchell recently joined the Donovan Advisory Group in 2025. He has worked at CIBC since 2012 after graduating from Saint Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Since then, he has worked in several positions focused on providing financial advice and working with his clients to achieve their investment goals.
Mitchell is on track to completing the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation and assists our team in delivering detailed Investment Advice to our clients.
Mitchell enjoys spending time and travelling with his partner, Ivy, and playing music with friends.
Jennifer Kelsie
Financial Associate
Jennifer joined the Donovan Advisory Group in 2002 and is industry registered to trade securities and provide advice to clients. She has three decades of industry experience. Prior to starting her role at CIBC Wood Gundy in 2000, she worked in several positions with CIBC including Personal Banker.
She has completed numerous courses through the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Professional Financial Planning Course.
Jennifer’s robust experience, deep industry knowledge and commitment to excellence enables her to provide the highest level of customer service and makes her a valuable member of the team.
Jennifer is married with two children and values spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys gardening, cooking and baking.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Morrison & Elinesky Estate Planning Group
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.When clients are approached with the topic of Estate Planning, they are often given complex, overwhelming proposals causing them to be more confused regarding their estate plan than when they first initiated the process. Our primary goal is to ensure clients are comfortable and confident in the decisions they make. Creating peace of mind for our clients drives our business philosophy. Bruce and Thomas have a combined 35+ years of experience and have been working together at CIBC Wood Gundy since 2012, with a particular focus on implementing insurance strategies to help maximize one’s tax and estate plan.
With Bruce’s Actuarial and sales background coupled with Thomas’s vast experience in product service & development, our team is able to provide clients with a deeper understanding of insurance needs and products.
Craig Merriam, TEP, CFP®, FMA, RRC, BA, MPA
Craig’s been advising affluent families and business owners for over 20 years to create holistic, personalized, wealth plans. As an experienced, accredited professional and skilled communicator, Craig works closely with you and your
trusted advisors, taking the time to understand what’s important to you and your family, now and in the future. He’s earned BA and Master of Public Administration degrees from Dalhousie University. With his passion for planning
and experience, Craig can answer your unique questions, the nexus of any Wealth Plan.
Lindsay Logie, JD, TEP
As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, 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 different 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.
Morrison & Elinesky Estate Planning Group
When clients are approached with the topic of Estate Planning, they are often given complex, overwhelming proposals causing them to be more confused regarding their estate plan than when they first initiated the process. Our primary goal is to ensure clients are comfortable and confident in the decisions they make. Creating peace of mind for our clients drives our business philosophy. Bruce and Thomas have a combined 35+ years of experience and have been working together at CIBC Wood Gundy since 2012, with a particular focus on implementing insurance strategies to help maximize one’s tax and estate plan.
With Bruce’s Actuarial and sales background coupled with Thomas’s vast experience in product service & development, our team is able to provide clients with a deeper understanding of insurance needs and products.
Craig Merriam, TEP, CFP®, FMA, RRC, BA, MPA
Financial Planning Specialist
Craig’s been advising affluent families and business owners for over 20 years to create holistic, personalized, wealth plans. As an experienced, accredited professional and skilled communicator, Craig works closely with you and your
trusted advisors, taking the time to understand what’s important to you and your family, now and in the future. He’s earned BA and Master of Public Administration degrees from Dalhousie University. With his passion for planning
and experience, Craig can answer your unique questions, the nexus of any Wealth Plan.
Lindsay Logie, JD, TEP
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, 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 different 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.
Kate Ross, BA, JD
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
As a Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, I believe that a key component of any wealth management plan is estate planning which provides you and your family with confidence and peace of mind by protecting you, your family, your assets, and preserving your legacy.
For complex estate and trust issues, I can draw on the expertise of my Cl BC partners, recommend external professionals and help develop solutions and coordinate communication.
Administering an estate or trust or acting as an attorney for property is time consuming and requires knowledge of many different areas. My team and I have the expertise to execute or assist others to execute those roles effectively and efficiently, relieving the burden of administration from loved ones and allowing them to focus on what matters most.
Struan Smith, LLB, TEP
Director, Trust & Estates
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.