Mark Newsome, CIM, FCSI
Portfolio Manager
Investment Advisor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
David Duong, CPA, CMA, CIM, CLU
Wealth Strategist
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, 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, 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, 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.
Abel Li, PFP
Private Banking Advisor
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, JD, LL.M., TEP
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
CIBC Trust Corporation
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
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, CIM®, CFP®
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, B.Comm., CFP
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, RRC
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.
Abel Li, PFP
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, JD, LL.M., TEP
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.