Randy is an Investment Advisor with 28 years of industry experience and is currently the Assistant Branch Manager of the CIBC Wood Gundy Abbotsford Branch. Randy is a Licensed Life Insurance Agent and qualified to provide estate planning advice. He is the team's leader, strategist and coach. His investment philosophy centers on the fundamental principles of diversification, asset allocation and utilizing quality investment products.

In addition, tax considerations and estate planning are essential elements of the financial plans that he creates.

Randy is a long time supporter of the Abbotsford Community Foundation. In addition Randy is also an active supporter of both the United Way of the Fraser Valley and the Salvation Army (Abbotsford).

Melissa joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2005. She joined our team as an Associate Investment Advisor after working as the Branch Administrator for the Abbotsford CIBC Wood Gundy Office. Melissa has extensive experience and understanding of the securities industry and holds the Chartered Investment Manager designation the Personal Financial Planner designation and the most senior credential in the Canadian financial services industry, the FCSI designation (Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute). Melissa is also a Life Licensed Agent and has a key role on our team in providing our clients with comprehensive financial plans that are essential for a solid estate plan.

Jackie has 25 years of industry experience and has worked alongside Randy Hurd since 1997. She has successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course and is a licensed Investment Advisor Assistant. Jackie possesses a wealth of skills and knowledge from her experience in a variety of roles with CIBC Wood Gundy. She is detail oriented and extremely competent in all administrative matters. Jackie firmly believes that having a great rapport with clients can only come from excellent client service. She has been recognized for this service by both clients and colleagues. Jackie is a three time recipient of the CIBC Wood Gundy Aspire Higher Award, in the categories of Professionalism & Integrity, Philanthropy and Client Service. The Hurd Group is strongly committed to a number of charity and fundraising projects, one of which is the CIBC Run for the Cure. Jackie is our branch liaison and each year works to raise awareness. Every October, she rallies her colleagues and together over the past 8 years, they have raised over $45,000 for this cause. Jackie and her family live in the Abbotsford area