James Leung, BMath, CIM
James has over 20 years of experience providing banking and investment solutions to High Net worth families. James earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. He is qualified to provide a wide range of investments and life insurance products. Currently, as a Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager, James is working closely with his team to provide Investment Advice, Financial Planning, and Estate Planning to his clients. James, his wife, three children and three Chihuahuas live in Markham. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, biking, rock climbing and catching up with friends and family. James is a passionate supporter of local communities and charitable organizations. He is a member of Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association. He is a recipient of an award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship Bridging Asian and non-Asian Business Communities from Campbell Food Company
OUR TEAM
Elena Cheong, CIM, FMA
Financial Associate
Elena has been working in the investment industry since 1995 after graduating with an Honours B.B.A. degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Working closely alongside with James Leung and Pak Ki Leung, Elena is committed to excellence and believes in providing great service while preserving long-term client relationships. In addition to her practical knowledge of the financial markets, Elena has successfully completed a number of investment industry courses over the years. She currently holds both the CIM and FMA professional designations from the Canadian Securities Institute. Happily married with two young children, Elena calls Richmond Hill, Ontario home.
Elena Cheong, CIM, FMA
Elena has been working in the investment industry since 1995 after graduating with an Honours B.B.A. degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Working closely alongside with James Leung and Pak Ki Leung, Elena is committed to excellence and believes in providing great service while preserving long-term client relationships. In addition to her practical knowledge of the financial markets, Elena has successfully completed a number of investment industry courses over the years. She currently holds both the CIM and FMA professional designations from the Canadian Securities Institute. Happily married with two young children, Elena calls Richmond Hill, Ontario home.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Anne-Marie Isaacson, CLU, CHS
Senior Estate Planning Specialist
Anne-Marie joined the financial planning Industry in 1997 after taking her CGA. She uses her knowledge of Corporate and personal tax to advice business owners, high net worth individuals and families on personalized, comprehensive Tax and Estate Planning strategies using life insurance.
Every business owner, family and individual is unique – if you ask enough questions you will find out what is truly important, how to help them achieve their goals now, and in the future.
Anne-Marie is dedicated to working closely with your advisor and wealth team to help transfer and protect wealth, reduce taxes and increase estate values while providing peace of mind.
Avery Shenfeld, PhD
Managing Director & Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets
Avery Shenfeld is Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC Capital Markets. He has been with CIBC since 1993 and is widely recognized as one of Canada's leading economists for his perceptive analysis and insight on economic developments and their implications for financial markets.
He is a repeat winner of the Dow Jones Market Watch forecasting award and has received awards for forecast accuracy on the U.S. and Canadian economies by Bloomberg Markets. He has also been consistently ranked as one of the top Canadian economists by institutional investors.
His prior background includes experience in management consulting. He was on the economics faculty at the University of Toronto and in the summer program at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has addressed numerous business groups and has been quoted in the media in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe.
Dr. Shenfeld holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University.
David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU
Wealth Strategist
David enjoys working with high-net-worth families, business owners, and senior executives to preserve their wealth through the use of tax, insurance, trust and estate planning strategies.
David draws on his wealth planning experiences to provide a team-based approach by involving a client’s non-CIBC advisors (i.e., lawyer, accountant) and partners at CIBC.
David has a passion for financial literacy and formerly served as an Advisory Board member on CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.
- l Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- l Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®)
- l Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)
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.
Geoffrey So, CFP, FMA, FCSI
Financial Planning Specialist
Geoffrey believes in a holistic and comprehensive approach to financial planning. He has extensive experience working with our high net worth clients, both personal and corporate, to help them achieve their financial goals. Geoffrey has been in the financial services industry since 1990 and has specialized in financial planning since 1998.
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.
Anne-Marie Isaacson, CLU, CHS
Anne-Marie joined the financial planning Industry in 1997 after taking her CGA. She uses her knowledge of Corporate and personal tax to advice business owners, high net worth individuals and families on personalized, comprehensive Tax and Estate Planning strategies using life insurance.
Every business owner, family and individual is unique – if you ask enough questions you will find out what is truly important, how to help them achieve their goals now, and in the future.
Anne-Marie is dedicated to working closely with your advisor and wealth team to help transfer and protect wealth, reduce taxes and increase estate values while providing peace of mind.
Avery Shenfeld, PhD
Avery Shenfeld is Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC Capital Markets. He has been with CIBC since 1993 and is widely recognized as one of Canada's leading economists for his perceptive analysis and insight on economic developments and their implications for financial markets.
He is a repeat winner of the Dow Jones Market Watch forecasting award and has received awards for forecast accuracy on the U.S. and Canadian economies by Bloomberg Markets. He has also been consistently ranked as one of the top Canadian economists by institutional investors.
His prior background includes experience in management consulting. He was on the economics faculty at the University of Toronto and in the summer program at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has addressed numerous business groups and has been quoted in the media in the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe.
Dr. Shenfeld holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University.
David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU
David enjoys working with high-net-worth families, business owners, and senior executives to preserve their wealth through the use of tax, insurance, trust and estate planning strategies.
David draws on his wealth planning experiences to provide a team-based approach by involving a client’s non-CIBC advisors (i.e., lawyer, accountant) and partners at CIBC.
David has a passion for financial literacy and formerly served as an Advisory Board member on CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.
- l Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
- l Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®)
- l Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)