OUR TEAM
We all have unique goals. Let us help you reach yours. Growing and preserving your wealth demands a team approach. Together with our partners, we offer a range of specialized services to meet your goals.
Megan Deeks, CIM
Tel:
(416) 594-8696Email:
Megan.Deeks@cibc.comMegan Deeks has spent her entire career in the wealth management industry. After several years working with different advisory teams, she joined her father at CIBC Wood Gundy in 2010 to create the Deeks Financial Group. She is incredibly proud of the deep relationships she has formed with her clients, with some being the great-great-grandchildren of investors who started with her father more than 50 years ago.
Under Megan’s stewardship, the practice has evolved and expanded the services that it offers clients. Megan is licensed to provide discretionary portfolio management and insurance recommendations, to assist individuals and their families with estate planning and risk management. We create bespoke asset allocations and partner with world class manager to achieve highly efficient, effective, and diversifed portfolios. She credits her success to being grounded by the belief that the trust invested in her is a privilege. She sees it as her duty to use every resource at her disposal to put her clients’ interests first.
Megan was born and raised in Toronto and is a proud graduate of St. Clement’s School in midtown. As an adult, she spent many years giving back as the president of their alumni association. In 2007, she graduated with honours from Queen’s University, where she met her business partner and husband Simon Paabor. Together, they were active in student theatre and she has carried on that passion to this day. She chairs the board for The Musical Stage Company, the largest and leading charitable musical theatre company in Canada. Megan considers herself lucky to live in Playter Estates, a neighborhood in the heart of her favourite city, where she is always happiest spending time with her husband, son, daughter, and two dogs.
Simon Paabor
Tel:
(416) 594-8663Email:
simon.paabor@cibc.caSimon earned his B.A at Queen's University. Subsequently, he has also spent his career in finance and came to the Deeks Financial Group having previously led the national sales team for a Canadian investment funds dealer. He is a registered representative, and able to provide advice and recommendations to our clients.
He is proud of the growth and performance that the Deeks Financial Group has achieved for our clients, and is focused on ensuring that we are making constant improvements to our approach and services. Simon supports the advisors with research and analysis and is also responsible for overseeing our team of associates in providing you the best service possible.
Simon is married to Megan Deeks and takes great pride in working side by side with her every day. Out of the office he is an avid learner with a keen interest in economics, history, politics and business development. He also enjoys playing golf and competitive games of all kinds.
Michael Zimmermann
Tel:
(416) 594-8661Email:
michael.zimmermann@cibc.caMichael supports our team by developing customized investment solutions and financial plans to assist client’s with their complex needs. He is also responsible for client services and account administration. Before joining CIBC Wood Gundy in 2018, he launched his career in the industry working at another major investment firm where he gained experience in business development and client management. Michael graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with a specialization in Business Management. He is a registered representative and licensed to provide financial advice and recommendations to our clients. Michael enjoys condo living in downtown Toronto where he resides with his wife.
Megan Deeks, CIM
Senior Wealth Advisor
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.Megan Deeks has spent her entire career in the wealth management industry. After several years working with different advisory teams, she joined her father at CIBC Wood Gundy in 2010 to create the Deeks Financial Group. She is incredibly proud of the deep relationships she has formed with her clients, with some being the great-great-grandchildren of investors who started with her father more than 50 years ago.
Under Megan’s stewardship, the practice has evolved and expanded the services that it offers clients. Megan is licensed to provide discretionary portfolio management and insurance recommendations, to assist individuals and their families with estate planning and risk management. We create bespoke asset allocations and partner with world class manager to achieve highly efficient, effective, and diversifed portfolios. She credits her success to being grounded by the belief that the trust invested in her is a privilege. She sees it as her duty to use every resource at her disposal to put her clients’ interests first.
Megan was born and raised in Toronto and is a proud graduate of St. Clement’s School in midtown. As an adult, she spent many years giving back as the president of their alumni association. In 2007, she graduated with honours from Queen’s University, where she met her business partner and husband Simon Paabor. Together, they were active in student theatre and she has carried on that passion to this day. She chairs the board for The Musical Stage Company, the largest and leading charitable musical theatre company in Canada. Megan considers herself lucky to live in Playter Estates, a neighborhood in the heart of her favourite city, where she is always happiest spending time with her husband, son, daughter, and two dogs.
Simon Paabor
Associate Wealth Advisor
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.Simon earned his B.A at Queen's University. Subsequently, he has also spent his career in finance and came to the Deeks Financial Group having previously led the national sales team for a Canadian investment funds dealer. He is a registered representative, and able to provide advice and recommendations to our clients.
He is proud of the growth and performance that the Deeks Financial Group has achieved for our clients, and is focused on ensuring that we are making constant improvements to our approach and services. Simon supports the advisors with research and analysis and is also responsible for overseeing our team of associates in providing you the best service possible.
Simon is married to Megan Deeks and takes great pride in working side by side with her every day. Out of the office he is an avid learner with a keen interest in economics, history, politics and business development. He also enjoys playing golf and competitive games of all kinds.
Michael Zimmermann
Financial Associate
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.Michael supports our team by developing customized investment solutions and financial plans to assist client’s with their complex needs. He is also responsible for client services and account administration. Before joining CIBC Wood Gundy in 2018, he launched his career in the industry working at another major investment firm where he gained experience in business development and client management. Michael graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, with a specialization in Business Management. He is a registered representative and licensed to provide financial advice and recommendations to our clients. Michael enjoys condo living in downtown Toronto where he resides with his wife.
Brenda Sochaski
Client Associate
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.Brenda has been in the investment industry since 1986 making her the longest tenured member of our team. She is our chief administrator, always here to help with any request. Her experience and broad network within CIBC Wood Gundy make her our go-to for executing tasks on behalf of our clients. Further, she has often taken on the role of mentor, training new associates in the branch and within our own team.
Brenda loves to give back, contributing every year as a member of our branch's Run For the Cure committee. Once she is done for the day, she is an avid sports fan and can also be found working outdoors in her garden or whipping up baked goods to share with friends and family.