Our team
Experienced, Knowledgeable & Dedicated
Fripp Advisory Group of CIBC Wood Gundy brings together the investment acumen of four individuals with over 75 years of combined experience in the financial industry, administering over $300 million in client assets. We are committed to providing our affluent clients with the highest level of advice, service and investments solutions. We work closely with our clients to establish a road map for their investments and develop an overall financial plan that is clearly driven by their objectives. We are committed to a high level of personalized service for each client, for the long-term. Our investment process is defined and highly disciplined. We are consistent in our process from creating an Investment Policy Statement and implementing our recommended portfolio, to monitoring positions and reporting results. Our investment policy is based on realistic expectations with a long-term perspective and clearly defined objectives. This is the foundation upon which our portfolios are developed and managed over time and through different market cycles. Recognizing that no two clients are alike, we develop an investment approach or financial strategy that is geared to each individual investor. This investment portfolio takes into account your specific goals, financial means and risk tolerance. Our objective is to help increase your returns while minimizing risk.
Brett Fripp, FCSI, CIM
Senior Wealth Advisor
Brett is an industry leader in wealth management and has worked as an Investment Advisor since 1987 with CIBC Wood Gundy (and predecessor firms). He ranks in the firm's top Investment Advisors. He is an honours graduate (Economics) from Queens University, a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation. With more than 35 years of experience in the investment business, he has a proven track record of integrity in dealing with clients, a commitment to service quality and a focus on client goals. He works diligently to make the best possible recommendations for his clients.
Marc Abdelnour, BA
Investment Advisor
Marc has been with CIBC since 2014 and has completed the Canadian Securities course (CSC) as well as the Wealth Management Essentials course (WME). He is an Investment Advisor and provides high-quality advice and wealth management solutions with his focus being on high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and corporations. Marc takes on a comprehensive wealth planning approach with clients and provides advice on investment management, estate strategies, and retirement planning.
Marc is fluent in English, French and Arabic. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Florida Atlantic University. He also was inaugurated into the FAU Hall Of Fame for his tennis accomplishments where he was captain of the FAU Men’s tennis team, and graduated with All-Academic honors.
Outside of his professional duties, Marc is involved with the Syrian refugee community where he is also a board member. He is a long-time member of the elite tennis community of Eastern Ontario where he coaches and mentors Ottawa’s top tennis players. In his free time, Marc enjoys playing tennis, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Brenda Carvill, BA
Financial Associate
Brenda provides personalized client services to our select group of high net worth clients and their families. She is highly involved in the day-to-day management of client assets and provides assistance to clients with tax reporting, cash flow requirements, statement reviews & queries and required paperwork. Brenda holds a BA from Carleton University and has been working with Brett for the last 20 years and CIBC Wood Gundy and predecessor firms since 1992.
Andrea Stewart
Client Associate
Andrea provides personalized client services to our select group of high net worth clients and their families. She is highly involved in the day-to-day management of client assets and provide assistance to clients with tax reporting, cash flow requirements, statement reviews & queries and required paperwork. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry at CIBC Wood Gundy and predecessor firms, including the last 10 years working on the Fripp Financial team.
Brett Fripp, FCSI, CIM
Brett is an industry leader in wealth management and has worked as an Investment Advisor since 1987 with CIBC Wood Gundy (and predecessor firms). He ranks in the firm's top Investment Advisors. He is an honours graduate (Economics) from Queens University, a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation. With more than 35 years of experience in the investment business, he has a proven track record of integrity in dealing with clients, a commitment to service quality and a focus on client goals. He works diligently to make the best possible recommendations for his clients.
Marc Abdelnour, BA
Marc has been with CIBC since 2014 and has completed the Canadian Securities course (CSC) as well as the Wealth Management Essentials course (WME). He is an Investment Advisor and provides high-quality advice and wealth management solutions with his focus being on high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and corporations. Marc takes on a comprehensive wealth planning approach with clients and provides advice on investment management, estate strategies, and retirement planning.
Marc is fluent in English, French and Arabic. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Florida Atlantic University. He also was inaugurated into the FAU Hall Of Fame for his tennis accomplishments where he was captain of the FAU Men’s tennis team, and graduated with All-Academic honors.
Outside of his professional duties, Marc is involved with the Syrian refugee community where he is also a board member. He is a long-time member of the elite tennis community of Eastern Ontario where he coaches and mentors Ottawa’s top tennis players. In his free time, Marc enjoys playing tennis, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Brenda Carvill, BA
Brenda provides personalized client services to our select group of high net worth clients and their families. She is highly involved in the day-to-day management of client assets and provides assistance to clients with tax reporting, cash flow requirements, statement reviews & queries and required paperwork. Brenda holds a BA from Carleton University and has been working with Brett for the last 20 years and CIBC Wood Gundy and predecessor firms since 1992.
Andrea Stewart
Andrea provides personalized client services to our select group of high net worth clients and their families. She is highly involved in the day-to-day management of client assets and provide assistance to clients with tax reporting, cash flow requirements, statement reviews & queries and required paperwork. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry at CIBC Wood Gundy and predecessor firms, including the last 10 years working on the Fripp Financial team.