Bill Keech
Senior Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager
(250) 361-2208
bill.keech@cibc.ca
Bill was introduced to financial and investment concepts at an early age. He joined his father in the wealth management industry and has been with CIBC Wood Gundy for over 35 years. His experience and education have culminated in earning the designation as a Portfolio Manager (PM), and a Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (the FCSI ® designation is the hallmark of industry credentials).
Bill is a proud Canadian and has lived on the east and west coasts, as well as, in the Nation's capital. Family is most important to Bill. He and Julie have been married for over 35 years and they have two sons - James (who is currently doing his anesthesiology residency in Vancouver) and Alec (who recently joined the Team at Wood Gundy). The family enjoys travel, food, sports, history and the arts.
Brad Turpin
Senior Wealth Advisor
(250) 361-2240
brad.turpin@cibc.ca
Brad has been with CIBC Wood Gundy for over 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science (Economics) from the University of Victoria, is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) and is a Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (the FCSI ® designation is the hallmark of industry credentials).
Brad was born and raised in Greater Victoria. He enjoys traveling with family and watching his daughter (Callie) compete in various sporting events. His son (Morgan) is currently taking business at Simon Fraser University. Brad can also be found at ball parks and hockey arenas around town as he continues to stay active playing softball and hockey.
Angela Garnett
Associate Portfolio Manager
(250) 361-2264
angela.garnett@cibc.ca
Angela has been with CIBC Wood Gundy for over 30 years, She has earned the designations as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) and Associate portfolio Manager (APM). As a CFP, Angela co-ordinates our Team’s financial, tax and estate planning, including engaging our business partners to provide additional advice and services (trusts, insurance, banking, etc.)
Angela and Pete have been married for over 20 years and have two children, Mackenzie and Patrick. She enjoys spending time with her family and stays active in their children’s many sporting activities.
John Keech
Senior Wealth Advisor
(250) 361-2202
john.keech@cibc.ca
John, one of the founders of our Team, has been with CIBC Wood Gundy for over 35 years and has been in the investment industry for over 40 years. In addition to being an advisor, he was previously the Branch Manager of Wood Gundy for Vancouver Island. John also had a career in the Canadian Air Force as a navigator and is an accomplished duplicate bridge player. His training and experience allow him to make quick analytical decisions and to be calm when others are emotional. John is the leader of our Team’s Investment Panel.
John was married to Anne for over 63 years before losing her in 2024. They have three children (Elizabeth, Patricia and Bill) and three grandchildren (James, Alec and Jayna). John greatly enjoys his work and has no plans to fully retire.
Alec Keech
Administrative Assistant
(250) 361-2233
alec.keech@cibc.com
Alec joined our Team in 2025 after working for TD Bank (retail banking) and Invesco (a global asset management company based in Atlanta). Alec has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia (major in Political Science and minor in Economics). Alec is the son of Bill and grandson of John and has always shown a keen interest in the wealth management industry.
Alec recently moved back to Victoria where he was born and raised. He loves to travel and has been to 5 continents (North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia). He also loves playing and watching a wide variety of sports including: tennis, soccer, basketball, hockey and football.
