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The Newsome Investment Group

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About us

Address 4110 Yonge Street Suite 600 Toronto ON, M2P 2B7
Telephone Number (416) 229-3301
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Our team

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Mark Newsome, CIM, FCSI

Portfolio Manager

Investment Advisor

Tel:

(416) 229-3300

Email:

mark.newsome@cibc.ca

Mark has over 40 years of experience providing high net worth clients, corporations and charitable trusts with portfolio management and financial advice. Mark has a very disciplined approach in managing client's finances and an excellent understanding of the financial industry. In his personal life, Mark has passion for cooking, travel, classic cars, and spending time with his family.

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Annie Keshishian

Associate Investment Advisor

Tel:

(416) 229-3302

Email:

annie.keshishian@cibc.ca

Annie’s 20+ years in the financial industry are highlighted by her genuine love of connecting with clients on a personal & professional level. She is a strong believer in creating client relationships that are strongly founded on honesty, transparency, professionalism & sincerity. In her personal life she is a certified sound therapist & a yoga/ meditation facilitator. She is actively involved in communities that share in her strong belief system for social & environmental justice.

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Tyler Newsome

Investment Advisor

Associate Portfolio Manager

Tel:

(416) 229-3301

Email:

tyler.newsome@cibc.com

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Tyler’s deep roots in hospitality and CIM® designation shape a thoughtful approach to client interactions and genuine relationship-building. His commitment to understanding market offerings and client-first approach prioritizes trust and authentic care. Tyler brings the same warmth and enthusiasm to his professional work as his personal life – whether experimenting with live-fire BBQ, playing with his daughter, or working on his home. He loves traveling to discover new culinary experiences and believes Toronto is a world-class hospitality city.

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Jee Eon Lee

Client Associate

Tel:

(416) 229-3327

Email:

jeeeon.lee@cibc.com

Jee Eon graduated from University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce, specializing in management and finance. Her professional journey began with the CIBC Private Wealth Rotational Program, where she gained comprehensive experience across departments within Wealth Management. Driven by her aspiration to make a positive impact in people's lives, she subsequently joined the Newsome Team. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks – reflecting her Vancouver roots – visiting art galleries, drinking wine, and reading classical novels.

Mark Newsome, CIM, FCSI

Portfolio Manager
Investment Advisor
(416) 229-3300
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mark.newsome​@cibc.ca
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Mark has over 40 years of experience providing high net worth clients, corporations and charitable trusts with portfolio management and financial advice. Mark has a very disciplined approach in managing client's finances and an excellent understanding of the financial industry. In his personal life, Mark has passion for cooking, travel, classic cars, and spending time with his family.

Annie Keshishian

Associate Investment Advisor
(416) 229-3302
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annie.keshishian​@cibc.ca
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Annie’s 20+ years in the financial industry are highlighted by her genuine love of connecting with clients on a personal & professional level. She is a strong believer in creating client relationships that are strongly founded on honesty, transparency, professionalism & sincerity. In her personal life she is a certified sound therapist & a yoga/ meditation facilitator. She is actively involved in communities that share in her strong belief system for social & environmental justice.

Tyler Newsome

Investment Advisor
Associate Portfolio Manager
(416) 229-3301
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tyler.newsome​@cibc.com
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Linkedin
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Tyler’s deep roots in hospitality and CIM® designation shape a thoughtful approach to client interactions and genuine relationship-building. His commitment to understanding market offerings and client-first approach prioritizes trust and authentic care. Tyler brings the same warmth and enthusiasm to his professional work as his personal life – whether experimenting with live-fire BBQ, playing with his daughter, or working on his home. He loves traveling to discover new culinary experiences and believes Toronto is a world-class hospitality city.

Jee Eon Lee

Client Associate
(416) 229-3327
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jeeeon.lee​@cibc.com
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Jee Eon graduated from University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce, specializing in management and finance. Her professional journey began with the CIBC Private Wealth Rotational Program, where she gained comprehensive experience across departments within Wealth Management. Driven by her aspiration to make a positive impact in people's lives, she subsequently joined the Newsome Team. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks – reflecting her Vancouver roots – visiting art galleries, drinking wine, and reading classical novels.

 
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Our partners

We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.

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David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU

Wealth Strategist

Email:

david.duong@cibc.com

David enjoys working with high-net-worth families, business owners, and senior executives to preserve their wealth through the use of tax, insurance, trust and estate planning strategies.

David draws on his wealth planning experiences to provide a team-based approach by involving a client’s non-CIBC advisors (i.e., lawyer, accountant) and partners at CIBC.

David has a passion for financial literacy and formerly served as an Advisory Board member on CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.

  • l Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
  • l Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®)
  • l Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

Michael Teng

Michael Teng, CIM®, CFP®

Financial Planning Specialist

Michael’s financial planning philosophy stems from more than just learning about your financial goals. It is about understanding you; your values, concerns and aspirations. With years of experience developing diverse comprehensive financial plans for high and ultra-high net worth clients, Michael is able to paint a clear financial picture of your situation and create a roadmap to help you achieve your goals. He is equipped to provide sophisticated advice on various facets of financial planning including tax, retirement, business and estate planning. Having earned his Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Investment Manager designations, Michael has built his career on advising clients for over a decade.

Nigel Newland

Nigel Newland, B.Comm., CFP

Estate Planning Specialist

As a CIBC Wood Gundy Estate Planning Specialist I work with your trusted advisor to provide you with a specialized estate plan. My expertise is rooted in financial and intergenerational wealth transfer solutions, including; preservation, estate enhancement, business succession, charitable giving, retirement income planning and tax minimization.

Before joining CIBC Wood Gundy, I worked for a private sector company based in the United States and prior to that I spent 9 years working with a large financial institution as a wealth advisor. I strive to provide you with timely professional advice that you can put into action.

Heidi Bening

Heidi Bening, RRC

Senior Private Banking advisor

Heidi believes it’s important to understand her clients' values, dreams and goals and to provide them with the financial stewardship to help realize them. Working closely with clients she engages 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. Heidi has been with CIBC since 2000 and is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

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Abel Li, PFP

Private Banking Advisor

Tel:

(416) 313-9647

Email:

bel.li@cibc.com

Your financial needs are complex and require the right guidance and expertise from wealth managers who understand high-net-worth professionals.

Offering you quality dedicated advice, I'm proud to work with you to achieve your financial goals. Once we understand your specific needs, my team and I deliver tailored advice that reflects what's most important to you and your family. I work closely with our many CIBC experts in planning and developing recommendations that align with your wealth needs.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring the world. Discovering and learning new cultures brings me joy.

Tolou Mahani

Tolou Mahani, JD, LL.M., TEP

Senior Trust and Estate Consultant

CIBC Trust Corporation

Tel:

(416) 681-4305

Email:

tolou.mahani@cibc.com

As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, 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 different 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. Tolou is fluent in English and Farsi.

David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU

Wealth Strategist
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david.duong​@cibc.com
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David enjoys working with high-net-worth families, business owners, and senior executives to preserve their wealth through the use of tax, insurance, trust and estate planning strategies.

David draws on his wealth planning experiences to provide a team-based approach by involving a client’s non-CIBC advisors (i.e., lawyer, accountant) and partners at CIBC.

David has a passion for financial literacy and formerly served as an Advisory Board member on CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.

  • l Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
  • l Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®)
  • l Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

Michael Teng

Michael Teng, CIM®, CFP®

Financial Planning Specialist
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Michael’s financial planning philosophy stems from more than just learning about your financial goals. It is about understanding you; your values, concerns and aspirations. With years of experience developing diverse comprehensive financial plans for high and ultra-high net worth clients, Michael is able to paint a clear financial picture of your situation and create a roadmap to help you achieve your goals. He is equipped to provide sophisticated advice on various facets of financial planning including tax, retirement, business and estate planning. Having earned his Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Investment Manager designations, Michael has built his career on advising clients for over a decade.

Nigel Newland

Nigel Newland, B.Comm., CFP

Estate Planning Specialist
Opens in your telephone provided application. Opens in your email provided application. Opens in a new tab.

As a CIBC Wood Gundy Estate Planning Specialist I work with your trusted advisor to provide you with a specialized estate plan. My expertise is rooted in financial and intergenerational wealth transfer solutions, including; preservation, estate enhancement, business succession, charitable giving, retirement income planning and tax minimization.

Before joining CIBC Wood Gundy, I worked for a private sector company based in the United States and prior to that I spent 9 years working with a large financial institution as a wealth advisor. I strive to provide you with timely professional advice that you can put into action.

Heidi Bening

Heidi Bening, RRC

Senior Private Banking advisor
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Heidi believes it’s important to understand her clients' values, dreams and goals and to provide them with the financial stewardship to help realize them. Working closely with clients she engages 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. Heidi has been with CIBC since 2000 and is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

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Abel Li, PFP

Private Banking Advisor
(416) 313-9647
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bel.li​@cibc.com
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Your financial needs are complex and require the right guidance and expertise from wealth managers who understand high-net-worth professionals.

Offering you quality dedicated advice, I'm proud to work with you to achieve your financial goals. Once we understand your specific needs, my team and I deliver tailored advice that reflects what's most important to you and your family. I work closely with our many CIBC experts in planning and developing recommendations that align with your wealth needs.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring the world. Discovering and learning new cultures brings me joy.

Tolou Mahani

Tolou Mahani, JD, LL.M., TEP

Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
CIBC Trust Corporation
(416) 681-4305
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tolou.mahani​@cibc.com
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As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, 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 different 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. Tolou is fluent in English and Farsi.

 
 
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