Steeg Holmes
Senior Wealth Advisor
Steeg joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2004 and has worked alongside Ron Holmes, Justin Holmes, and Darcey Fischer. Since Ron's retirement in 2013, the team has grown with the additions of Chad Therres, Asifa Yasmin and Avery Jorgenson. As a team they focus on client advice, planning and service. Steeg holds a degree in Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and sits on the CIBC Miracle Day committee which allocates money raised annually in the branch to worthy children's charities. Steeg is married to Sarah and together they raise their three children in Saskatoon. In his free time he enjoys coaching baseball and football, spending time at the lake, fishing and golfing.
Justin Holmes
Associate Wealth Advisor
Justin joined the Holmes Investment Team in January 2009. Justin has a Commerce degree majoring in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan. In his leisure time, Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends at Emma Lake doing water sports and golfing. Justin is married to Laura and they currently have both a daughter and son. They are proud to call Saskatoon home and participate in multiple charities and events to help strengthen the community. Justin also plays hockey and curls to keep himself active during the winter months.
Darcey Fischer
Financial Associate
Darcey has been with CIBC Wood Gundy since 1990. She has worked closely with the Holmes Investment Team for the majority of that time and values greatly the relationships she has formed with our clients. Darcey has been registered since the early 1990s, currently with CIRO. During her tenure at CIBC Wood Gundy she also fulfilled the role of Branch Administrator and completed her Branch Managers Course in 2015. The knowledge gained during that time is a great asset to our team.
Darcey has been an active participant of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure since 2003. She lives in Saskatoon with her husband, Godfrey. They have 3 adult children and are the very proud grandparents of one grandson. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, golfing and going to Christopher Lake.
Chad Therres
Associate Investment Advisor
Chad Joined CIBC in 2015, as a manager with the commercial banking team. After spending 7 years in this role – and working closely with the Wood Gundy branch in Saskatoon - Chad jumped at the opportunity to join the Holmes Investment Team when the opportunity presented itself in early 2022, joining the team officially in May of that year. Chad holds a Finance degree from the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan. Chad is married to Casie – together raising their son and newborn daughter. He is an avid sports fan, following the NHL, MLB, and NFL cheering for the Oilers, Jays, and Bills (setting himself up for a lifetime of disappointment). In his free time he enjoys golfing and spending as much time as he can with family.
Asifa Yasmin
Client Associate
Asifa has been with the team for over 2 years now but has worked various roles within CIBC since 2010 including retail and private banking. She has her Masters degree in Business which she obtained in the United Kingdom and had the opportunity to work as a Client Associate in Toronto for 3 years – moving back to Saskatoon in 2021. She has a daughter and a son who she enjoys spending most of her time with, however she makes time to see her sister and niece as well. When she’s not busy with family she always enjoys cooking and will often treat the team to some homemade food!
Avery Jorgenson
Administrative Assistant
Avery grew up in various provinces including British Columbia and Alberta and graduated from high school in Saskatoon. Since moving to Saskatoon she has worked at various banking institutions and realized she was drawn most to the investment side, investing in the market herself at only 18 years old. Avery is working towards her Canadian Securities Course as well as Wealth Management Essentials. She loves tennis, golf, and has a horse - all of which she likes to enjoy when she’s not busy working or studying! Avery has also been an active assistant coach in Special Olympics sports for over 8 years now and loves every minute of it.
Steeg Holmes
Steeg joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2004 and has worked alongside Ron Holmes, Justin Holmes, and Darcey Fischer. Since Ron's retirement in 2013, the team has grown with the additions of Chad Therres, Asifa Yasmin and Avery Jorgenson. As a team they focus on client advice, planning and service. Steeg holds a degree in Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and sits on the CIBC Miracle Day committee which allocates money raised annually in the branch to worthy children's charities. Steeg is married to Sarah and together they raise their three children in Saskatoon. In his free time he enjoys coaching baseball and football, spending time at the lake, fishing and golfing.
Justin Holmes
Justin joined the Holmes Investment Team in January 2009. Justin has a Commerce degree majoring in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan. In his leisure time, Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends at Emma Lake doing water sports and golfing. Justin is married to Laura and they currently have both a daughter and son. They are proud to call Saskatoon home and participate in multiple charities and events to help strengthen the community. Justin also plays hockey and curls to keep himself active during the winter months.
Darcey Fischer
Darcey has been with CIBC Wood Gundy since 1990. She has worked closely with the Holmes Investment Team for the majority of that time and values greatly the relationships she has formed with our clients. Darcey has been registered since the early 1990s, currently with CIRO. During her tenure at CIBC Wood Gundy she also fulfilled the role of Branch Administrator and completed her Branch Managers Course in 2015. The knowledge gained during that time is a great asset to our team.
Darcey has been an active participant of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure since 2003. She lives in Saskatoon with her husband, Godfrey. They have 3 adult children and are the very proud grandparents of one grandson. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, golfing and going to Christopher Lake.
Michelle Unick, CFP, FMA
Financial Planning Specialist
Michelle holds both Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. She has spent the last 28 years working with several leading financial institutions in a variety of roles in Saskatchewan and Alberta providing financial planning, investment management, estate planning and banking advice to clients.
She is a lifelong learner who continues studying to maintain leading edge thinking. Michelle is from small town Saskatchewan and grew up working in the family business. She loves to travel and spend time with her family.
As a wealth planning specialist, Michelle works with individuals and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning advice and solutions.
Kennedy Pocock, PFP, B.Comm.
Senior Private Banking Advisor
As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Kennedy believes it is important to understand her clients’ values, dreams and goals, and to provide them with the financial stewardship to help realize them. Once she understand her clients’ goals, she engages her colleagues from across the CIBC Group of Companies to develop financial solutions and recommendations to best position their financial resources for today and the future.
Kennedy offers clients convenience, flexibility and peace of mind so they can focus on what’s important to them without worrying about their finances. Kennedy and her associate offer highly personalized, proactive attention, along with timely, professional and reactive services. She has been with CIBC since 2009.
Colin Aldorfer, BA, B.Comm.
Estate Planning Specialist
Colin Aldorfer is our Insurance Planner with almost 25 years of industry experience. He has earned the trust of clients and advisors alike, as a seasoned, respected and knowledgeable insurance professional. Armed with the knowledge and skills developed and honed over decades in the industry, Colin empathetically surveys each client's individual lifestyle and wealth position in crafting a personalized and customized protection plan.
Michelle Unick, CFP, FMA
Michelle holds both Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. She has spent the last 28 years working with several leading financial institutions in a variety of roles in Saskatchewan and Alberta providing financial planning, investment management, estate planning and banking advice to clients.
She is a lifelong learner who continues studying to maintain leading edge thinking. Michelle is from small town Saskatchewan and grew up working in the family business. She loves to travel and spend time with her family.
As a wealth planning specialist, Michelle works with individuals and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning advice and solutions.
Kennedy Pocock, PFP, B.Comm.
As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Kennedy believes it is important to understand her clients’ values, dreams and goals, and to provide them with the financial stewardship to help realize them. Once she understand her clients’ goals, she engages her colleagues from across the CIBC Group of Companies to develop financial solutions and recommendations to best position their financial resources for today and the future.
Kennedy offers clients convenience, flexibility and peace of mind so they can focus on what’s important to them without worrying about their finances. Kennedy and her associate offer highly personalized, proactive attention, along with timely, professional and reactive services. She has been with CIBC since 2009.
Colin Aldorfer, BA, B.Comm.
Colin Aldorfer is our Insurance Planner with almost 25 years of industry experience. He has earned the trust of clients and advisors alike, as a seasoned, respected and knowledgeable insurance professional. Armed with the knowledge and skills developed and honed over decades in the industry, Colin empathetically surveys each client's individual lifestyle and wealth position in crafting a personalized and customized protection plan.