Earl Pickard, CIM
Investment Advisor
From Summerside, PEI to Calgary, Alberta, I have spent the last 28 years giving financial advice to clients. This experience gives me an in-depth knowledge base that enables me to provide custom solutions to meet clients' needs. I believe in a long term and disciplined approach to wealth management while offering clients the full range of solutions including business transition, financial planning, insurance and estate planning.
Partnering closely with other professional in the accounting, banking, insurance and legal industry ensures my clients get accurate advice for their financial needs. Through CIBC Wood Gundy's strong relationship with CIBC, I can also provide our clients with preferred banking and lending facilities.
Will Poirier, CPA
Investment Advisor
Prior to starting his career in wealth management, Will spent four years in public accounting, where he worked with clients in a variety of sectors across the province. During this time, Will successfully wrote the Common Final Examination and obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Will’s time in public accounting taught him the benefits of having a tax efficient wealth building strategy. He is a believer in the importance of having a “Big Picture” plan that brings all the unique aspects of a client’s situation to the table.
When not in the office, Will enjoys staying active and spending time with friends and family. He can often be found in the rink, at the golf course, or on the river. Born and raised in PEI, Will resides in Pleasant Grove with his wife, Kelsie, and their son, Harrison.
Deneen Ferguson
Client Associate
Deneen brings excellent organizational and time management skills to our team. She is instrumental in managing the administrative requirements to ensure a smooth operation of your accounts. She ensures our clients receive timely communication, accurate tax reporting, books appointments and responds to client enquiries.
With over 25 years experience, Deneen provides exemplary, personalized service and is an integral part of the Pickard Financial Management Group.
Karen Pickard
Administrative Assistant
Karen joined our team in 2012. She brings with her a strong marketing and customer service background coupled with an educational foundation in economics. In addition to servicing client's needs, she is also responsible for all marketing and communications on our Team.
Jenna Gordon
Client Associate
Jenna joined us at the beginning of 2023 as an Administrative Assistant and has been working hard learning about the products and services we offer and familiarizing herself with our client’s portfolios. Jenna brings with her a wealth of client service experience and is a welcome addition to our team. Born and raised in Charlottetown, Jenna enjoys reading and cooking as well as hiking with her husband, Coady, daughter Ada, and their golden retriever, Phoebe.
Alicia Osmond
Client Associate
Alicia joined the team in 2024 and enthusiastically embraced her new role. Bringing exceptional client customer service skills with her tax background, Alicia strives to execute efficient workflow and enhancing organizational operations in all client needs. She is ready and able to assist clients in meeting their financial goals. Born and raised on PEI, Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Morrison & Elinesky Estate Planning Group
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application.When clients are approached with the topic of Estate Planning, they are often given complex, overwhelming proposals causing them to be more confused regarding their estate plan than when they first initiated the process. Our primary goal is to ensure clients are comfortable and confident in the decisions they make. Creating peace of mind for our clients drives our business philosophy. Bruce Morrison and Thomas Elinesky have a combined 35+ years of experience and have been working together at CIBC Wood Gundy since 2012, with a particular focus on implementing insurance strategies to help maximize one’s tax and estate plan.
With Bruce’s Actuarial and sales background coupled with Thomas’s vast experience in product service & development, our team is able to provide clients with a deeper understanding of insurance needs and products.
Struan Smith, LLB, TEP
Director, Trust & Estates
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application.As Director, Trust & Estates, I realize the importance of knowing your personal and financial affairs are in order. My goal is to provide you and your family with confidence and peace of mind regarding your estate plan. Administering an estate, trust, or acting as an attorney for property is time consuming and requires a knowledge of many specialized areas. My team and I have the expertise to execute or assist others with the execution of those roles effectively and efficiently, thereby relieving the burden of the administration from those appointed and allowing them to focus on what matters most.
Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA
Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application.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.
Krista LeBlanc, CFP®
Financial Planning Specialist
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application.Krista joined the financial planning industry in 2008. She has held various roles throughout retail banking and wealth management. She uses her knowledge and experience to help Canadian families achieve their financial goals and enjoy peace of mind.
As a Financial Planning Specialist, Krista's goal is to create confidence through knowledge; giving families the ability to move forward on decisions affecting their wealth knowing they have a well-thought-out comprehensive plan in place.
Matthew Wood, B.B.A., CFP
Senior Private Banking Advisor
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application.As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Matthew cares about his clients and is passionate about helping them achieve their financial goals.
Matthew and his associate manage clients’ day-to-day banking, investment and savings, cash and credit management, and work closely with their other advisors to support their goals.
Matthew's clients enjoy convenience, flexibility and peace of mind from their CIBC Private Banking team through our level of highly personalized attention and service.