Rick owned and operated a St. John's based airline service company for over twenty-five years. During his tenure at E.W. Harvey Ltd., the company achieved countrywide recognition for its service-oriented style and its attention to detail. The company provided employment to over 80 Newfoundlanders and their families, and also placed great importance on supporting locally owned suppliers in Newfoundland. In 1994, Rick sold his interest in the company, and in 1996, he started on his second career with CIBC Wood Gundy. This opportunity offered Rick a chance to work with his true passion – investments. A love of investing and of sharing this knowledge with clients and colleagues has provided Rick with great challenge and opportunity: Challenge to ensure no stone is unturned amid the turbulence in the financial markets and opportunity to ensure clients will be given advice that will make a material difference in their lives. Rick's business background provides him with the necessary experience that will assist business owners and managers. They require a sound financial base and advice on investments, taxation, insurance and estate planning. These are the building blocks of the future.

Rick and Ray became partners in 2002 while Ray was the manager of the St. John's Branch. Rick took the necessary steps including, several Canadian Securities Institute courses and examination, which allowed him to become the Assistant Branch Manager of the office in 2005.

Josh Quinton has been in the financial industry for the last 17 years, managing the U.S. east coast business in New York City of one of the largest financial technology firms delivering market news, data and analysis to the world. He moved home to continue his investment work at CIBC Wood Gundy. Josh is an award-winning global business manager, building analytics to bring transparency to the financial markets and advising some of the largest money managers in the world, including multinational corporations, foundations, pension funds, hedge funds, central banks, and heads of government.

In addition to volunteering with several other charities in Newfoundland and New York, Josh serves on the finance committee of the Grenfell Association of America in New York, which is committed to providing health care, education, and social services to the coastal communities of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2017, he joined the board of the Shorefast & Shorefast social enterprise Inc, under the leadership of Zita Cobb. He helped establish the set-up of a state-of-the-art White Trading Lab at Memorial University. Josh was the recipient of Memorial's Alumni Horizon Award, and was appointed to the Innovation Council, Health Accord of Newfoundland and Labrador. 

Josh grew up in the restaurant business in Newfoundland and is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurship as well as promoting self-sustainability and innovation in the province. Josh enjoys spending time with his family and Labrador Retriever Touton.

He holds a Master's degree in International Economics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Memorial University of Newfoundland where he serves on the President’s Advisory Committee.

Matt has completed both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters of Business degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He spent time working with CIBC Wood Gundy during the completion of his B.Comm degree, focused on entrepreneurship, and writing his thesis report on the 2008 financial crisis. After graduating from his MBA, focused on finance, he spent several years in the construction industry, getting hands on experience in the residential and commercial real estate market in St. John’s.

Matt returned to Wood Gundy in early 2020 to join the Smallwood Harvey Quinton Financial Group, spending the first year working as a client associate learning the back end of our process, and is now working with the team as an investment advisor.

Matthew in his spare time is very involved with rugby in Newfoundland, currently as the captain of the Swilers Men’s rugby team, and volunteering to assist with the junior programs, along with club management. He has also spent time over the years volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society, Rotary Club, and CIBC Run for the Cure.

Tracy has completed credentials from the Canadian Securities Institute. She joined the financial services industry in 1996 with another financial institution and transitioned to work with CIBC Wood Gundy, where she has excelled for the last twenty years. Tracy is responsible for the administrative and client services aspect of the Smallwood Harvey Quinton Financial Group. She has been noted for her excellent communication skills and pleasant personality. 

Tracy specializes in helping clients with their immediate needs and is always available to answer questions and concerns. As a liaison, Tracy ensures that clients receive information in a timely manner. Tracy is a graduate of CONA, where she received her Architectural Engineering Technology Diploma in 1995. She is also very musical and currently lives in Flatrock with her husband Terry and acts as “momager” to the band Kitchin Parti made up of her son Tyler, daughter Terri Lyn, and son-in-law Justin.

Heather makes your wealth planning experience clear, meaningful, and enjoyable. Her guidance is backed up with her multiple planning designations and 14 years experience in the industry. This time was spent collaborating with accountants, lawyers, and other professionals on personal wealth plans for over 500 of Nova Scotia's wealthiest families and business owners. Away from work Heather goes on adventures with her school-aged kid, scores soccer goals, and challenges you to a friendly board game.

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 and Thomas 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.

Dave has been in the financial services industry for over 25 years. His main focus in the industry has always been financial planning, and he has experience as an investment advisor and as a product specialist. He prides himself on empowering clients with the confidence to make informed financial decisions. He has a strong interest in giving back to his community, and is past president of the Greater Moncton Progress Club. He has past and recurring involvement with the Georges Dumont Hospital Foundation and JDRF.

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.