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OUR TEAM

We all have unique goals. Our team is committed to providing a strong advisory relationship rooted in financial expertise and professionalism.

 
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Wade Kozak

Wade D. Kozak, B.Sc., FCSI, CIM, FMA

Portfolio Manager

Senior Wealth Advisor

Tel:

(403) 260-0568

Email:

wade.kozak@cibc.ca

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Wade joined the financial services industry 29 years ago in 1993 and has served his calling with distinction, becoming a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) in 2005.  Wade can be heard regularly on Talk to the Experts 770 CHQR on Saturday Mornings. Wade has dedicated his career to taking the mystery out of building a solid financial future for his clients. Although our clients rely on him for financial advice and portfolio performance, they also trust his guidance with their personal concerns regarding retirement, selling a business, marriage, divorce, illness and estate planning. Wade strives to be a guidepost for his clients throughout their lives. He leads the Kozak Financial Group with this same dedication and has built a strong, compassionate, uniquely skilled team that shares his commitment to their clients.

 

Brenda Akins

Brenda Akins, BA, CIM®

Associate Portfolio Manager

Investment Advisor

Tel:

(403) 260-0556

Email:

brenda.akins@cibc.ca

Brenda graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994. She has been part of the CIBC Wood Gundy family since 1997. As an Investment Advisor, Brenda provides excellent advice grounded in her extensive experience and ability to empathize. Brenda loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and helping them achieve their financial goals.

Chris Porochnuk

Chris Porochnuk, B.Comm., CIM®

Associate Investment Advisor

Tel:

(403) 260-0489

Email:

chris.porochnuk@cibc.ca

Chris is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, and has been part of the Kozak Financial Group since 2007. Through a combination of education and experience, Chris is a key member of the team providing advice and service to clients. In addition to advising clients, Chris provides other essential support functions for the group, and can be heard daily on CKUA Radio providing opening market news. Born and raised in Calgary, Chris now raises a family of his own with two daughters.

 

Harrison Kozak

Harrison Kozak, B.B.A.

Associate Investment Advisor

Tel:

(403) 260-0566

Email:

harrison.kozak@cibc.ca

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Harrison joined the Kozak Financial Group after completing his degree at Mount Royal University. Harrison is an invaluable member of the Kozak Financial Group, his time in the office is spent meeting with clients and striving to make their financial goals a reality. When not in the office, Harrison and his wife, Emma, spend their time renovating their new home..

Naomi English

Naomi English, BA, CIM

Financial Associate

Tel:

(403) 260-0570

Email:

naomi.english@cibc.com

Naomi holds a BA in Economics with a minor in Management from the University of Calgary, and is a fully qualified licensed registered representative with 21 years of industry experience. Naomi is responsible for coordinating and evolving the business administration for the team, she is involved in team planning, training, marketing and special events. Naomi is well versed in handling Estates and Power of Attorney situations for our clients. Her spare time is kept eventful with her family and two dogs.

Ida Durante

Ida Durante

Financial Associate

Tel:

(403) 260-0457

Email:

Ida.Durante@cibc.com

Ida Durante is a native Calgarian with strong ties to the community. Ida has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. She began her career with Wood Gundy in 1993 and has worked at expanding her knowledge throughout the industry at many different levels including institutional trading and client service roles. Ida was excited to return to CIBC Wood Gundy in 2016 and join her colleagues and friends of many years. Ida is proud to share this life adventure with her husband and two daughters.

Dhruti Desai

Dhruti Desai, B.Sc.

Client Associate

Tel:

(403) 260-0569

Email:

dhruti.desai@cibc.ca

Dhruti graduated in 2001 with a Science Degree in Microbiology. She has nine years of experience in the financial industry, including four years at Wood Gundy before taking a break to start her family. With her two children a little older she returned to CIBC Wood Gundy  in 2017 and joined the Kozak Financial Group. Dhruti is responsible for looking after the administrative needs of our clients in an efficient and friendly manner. In her spare time Dhruti enjoys the creative artistic pursuits of painting and crafts.

Tracey Groves

Tracey Groves

Client Associate

Tel:

(403) 508-3203

Email:

tracey.groves@cibc.ca

Tracey moved to CIBC Wood Gundy in May 2017 where she's been working in various roles before joining the Kozak Financial Group. She started her career in retail banking with CIBC and has 10 years of experience; having started as a Bank Teller in 2007 and working her way up to Manager of Client Experience. Tracey rounds out our administrative team with a her proficient approach and friendly style. In her spare time Tracey enjoys reading and going to see live music and theatre. She is also busy playing on a recreational slo-pitch team in the Spring/Summer months and on a curling team in the Fall/Winter.(Currently on Maternity Leave)

Cheryl Randall

Cheryl Randall

Administrative Assistant

Tel:

(403) 266-0188

Email:

cheryl.randall@cibc.com

Cheryl moved to Calgary from a small French community in Northern Alberta, where she and her mother owned a small hotel. She decided that she wanted to move to Calgary and pursue a different career in the financial industry. She joined Kozak Financial Group in October 2012, and has been brightening all our client's days with her easy smile and positive outlook. Cheryl focuses on building a strong foundation of trust in order to provide a personalized, deep level of service. She is just recently back from maternity leave and enjoying being back to work.

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Eymard Amoroso, BA

Client Associate

Tel:

(403) 508-3203

Email:

Eymard.Amoroso@cibc.com

Eymard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary in 2019 and has been gaining industry knowledge and experience ever since. He joined the Kozak Financial Group in 2021. Eymard is a key member of our client service team and is very dedicated to his position and learning new skills.  In his spare time, Eymard enjoys physical activities, socializing and travelling.

Ted Kozak

Ted Kozak, B.Mgt

Client Associate

Tel:

(403) 266-0158

Email:

Ted.Kozak@cibc.com

Ted graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2020 with a Bachelor Degree in Management. He spent a year gaining industry experience before joining the Kozak Financial Group in November of 2021.  Ted is responsible for client servicing and is heading the teams tax reporting administration. When not at work you can find Ted on the ski hill in the wintertime, and somewhere near a lake during the summer.

Wade Kozak

Wade D. Kozak, B.Sc., FCSI, CIM, FMA

Portfolio Manager
Senior Wealth Advisor
(403) 260-0568
wade.kozak​@cibc.ca
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Wade joined the financial services industry 29 years ago in 1993 and has served his calling with distinction, becoming a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) in 2005.  Wade can be heard regularly on Talk to the Experts 770 CHQR on Saturday Mornings. Wade has dedicated his career to taking the mystery out of building a solid financial future for his clients. Although our clients rely on him for financial advice and portfolio performance, they also trust his guidance with their personal concerns regarding retirement, selling a business, marriage, divorce, illness and estate planning. Wade strives to be a guidepost for his clients throughout their lives. He leads the Kozak Financial Group with this same dedication and has built a strong, compassionate, uniquely skilled team that shares his commitment to their clients.

 

Brenda Akins

Brenda Akins, BA, CIM®

Associate Portfolio Manager
Investment Advisor
(403) 260-0556
brenda.akins​@cibc.ca

Brenda graduated from the University of Calgary in 1994. She has been part of the CIBC Wood Gundy family since 1997. As an Investment Advisor, Brenda provides excellent advice grounded in her extensive experience and ability to empathize. Brenda loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and helping them achieve their financial goals.

Chris Porochnuk

Chris Porochnuk, B.Comm., CIM®

Associate Investment Advisor
(403) 260-0489
chris.porochnuk​@cibc.ca

Chris is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, and has been part of the Kozak Financial Group since 2007. Through a combination of education and experience, Chris is a key member of the team providing advice and service to clients. In addition to advising clients, Chris provides other essential support functions for the group, and can be heard daily on CKUA Radio providing opening market news. Born and raised in Calgary, Chris now raises a family of his own with two daughters.

 

Harrison Kozak

Harrison Kozak, B.B.A.

Associate Investment Advisor
(403) 260-0566
harrison.kozak​@cibc.ca
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Harrison joined the Kozak Financial Group after completing his degree at Mount Royal University. Harrison is an invaluable member of the Kozak Financial Group, his time in the office is spent meeting with clients and striving to make their financial goals a reality. When not in the office, Harrison and his wife, Emma, spend their time renovating their new home..

Naomi English

Naomi English, BA, CIM

Financial Associate
(403) 260-0570
naomi.english​@cibc.com

Naomi holds a BA in Economics with a minor in Management from the University of Calgary, and is a fully qualified licensed registered representative with 21 years of industry experience. Naomi is responsible for coordinating and evolving the business administration for the team, she is involved in team planning, training, marketing and special events. Naomi is well versed in handling Estates and Power of Attorney situations for our clients. Her spare time is kept eventful with her family and two dogs.

Ida Durante

Ida Durante

Financial Associate
(403) 260-0457
Ida.Durante​@cibc.com

Ida Durante is a native Calgarian with strong ties to the community. Ida has over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. She began her career with Wood Gundy in 1993 and has worked at expanding her knowledge throughout the industry at many different levels including institutional trading and client service roles. Ida was excited to return to CIBC Wood Gundy in 2016 and join her colleagues and friends of many years. Ida is proud to share this life adventure with her husband and two daughters.

Dhruti Desai

Dhruti Desai, B.Sc.

Client Associate
(403) 260-0569
dhruti.desai​@cibc.ca

Dhruti graduated in 2001 with a Science Degree in Microbiology. She has nine years of experience in the financial industry, including four years at Wood Gundy before taking a break to start her family. With her two children a little older she returned to CIBC Wood Gundy  in 2017 and joined the Kozak Financial Group. Dhruti is responsible for looking after the administrative needs of our clients in an efficient and friendly manner. In her spare time Dhruti enjoys the creative artistic pursuits of painting and crafts.

Tracey Groves

Tracey Groves

Client Associate
(403) 508-3203
tracey.groves​@cibc.ca

Tracey moved to CIBC Wood Gundy in May 2017 where she's been working in various roles before joining the Kozak Financial Group. She started her career in retail banking with CIBC and has 10 years of experience; having started as a Bank Teller in 2007 and working her way up to Manager of Client Experience. Tracey rounds out our administrative team with a her proficient approach and friendly style. In her spare time Tracey enjoys reading and going to see live music and theatre. She is also busy playing on a recreational slo-pitch team in the Spring/Summer months and on a curling team in the Fall/Winter.(Currently on Maternity Leave)

Cheryl Randall

Cheryl Randall

Administrative Assistant
(403) 266-0188
cheryl.randall​@cibc.com

Cheryl moved to Calgary from a small French community in Northern Alberta, where she and her mother owned a small hotel. She decided that she wanted to move to Calgary and pursue a different career in the financial industry. She joined Kozak Financial Group in October 2012, and has been brightening all our client's days with her easy smile and positive outlook. Cheryl focuses on building a strong foundation of trust in order to provide a personalized, deep level of service. She is just recently back from maternity leave and enjoying being back to work.

Eymard Amoroso, BA

Client Associate
(403) 508-3203
Eymard.Amoroso​@cibc.com

Eymard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary in 2019 and has been gaining industry knowledge and experience ever since. He joined the Kozak Financial Group in 2021. Eymard is a key member of our client service team and is very dedicated to his position and learning new skills.  In his spare time, Eymard enjoys physical activities, socializing and travelling.

Ted Kozak

Ted Kozak, B.Mgt

Client Associate
(403) 266-0158
Ted.Kozak​@cibc.com

Ted graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2020 with a Bachelor Degree in Management. He spent a year gaining industry experience before joining the Kozak Financial Group in November of 2021.  Ted is responsible for client servicing and is heading the teams tax reporting administration. When not at work you can find Ted on the ski hill in the wintertime, and somewhere near a lake during the summer.

 
 
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