Bob Leon, MBA, B.Sc., FCSI
Portfolio Manager
Senior Wealth Advisor
Bob is a seasoned relationship manager with over 45 years of experience in financial asset management at CIBC Wood Gundy. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob has served in a variety of leadership roles, including retail investment advisor, retail branch manager, and currently, portfolio manager. He is the principal Investment Advisor of the Robert Leon Financial Group at CIBC Wood Gundy, where he is recognized for his commitment to client success and long-term financial planning.
A native of Welland, Ontario, Bob and his wife Maureen now split their time between North York and their lakefront property in Prince Edward County. Family is at the heart of their lives, with five children and two grandchildren. Together, they share a passion for art, music, and an active lifestyle. Maureen’s dedication extends to supporting their family across the globe and volunteering weekly at the local food bank, while also leading the design and development of their new property.
Bob’s professionalism, deep industry expertise, and genuine care for his clients and community continue to define his approach, making him a trusted leader in the field of wealth management.
Robert Dyer, CIM®
Investment Advisor
Rob Dyer has over 20 years of investment industry experience and is a partner of The Robert Leon Financial Group. His extensive experience and broad knowledge coupled with his holistic approach to our client’s financial well-being, has allowed Rob to build long-lasting trusted relationships with our clients. Rob enjoys bringing financial knowledge and peace of mind to his clients, ultimately enabling them to reach their investment goals.
After graduating from Royal St. Georges College in Toronto, Rob completed his Bachelor of Business and Administration, with a concentration in Finance and a minor in economics, from Bishop's University. He began his professional career in the insurance/mutual fund industry before joining the Robert Leon Financial Group in 2006.
Rob has followed Bob’s philosophy of putting the client first and through this mindset Rob has developed a deep trust with our clients.
Over the years, as a result of dedication to service excellence, it was inevitable for him to become an Investment Advisor and partner with the Robert Leon Financial Group in 2023.
Outside the office when he’s not coaching one his 2 boys’ hockey teams, you will most often find him with a golf club in one hand and a fishing rod in the other.
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Christine Di Corte
Client Associate
Christine Di Corte has been an integral member of the team since 2014, bringing a depth of experience in wealth management operations and client service excellence.
In her role, she oversees the coordination and execution of all facets of the client experience, including account administration, documentation, day-to-day operations and transactions, ongoing client communications, and managing workflow processes ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
Christine is a trusted point of contact for clients and a key pillar of support for the team. Her ability to anticipate needs, foster strong relationships, and uphold the highest standards of client care contributes meaningfully to the team’s reputation and continued success.
Gianpaolo Zannella, CIM®, CFP®
Financial Associate
With nearly a decade of dedicated service at CIBC, Gianpaolo brings a wealth of experience and a client-centric approach to his role as a Financial Associate.
Gianpaolo holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations, and is approved to trade options, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning.
Gianpaolo’s passion for wealth management was ignited early, inspired by memories of watching the daily BNN Market Call segment alongside his father. His experience in retail banking with CIBC highlighted the critical importance of educating clients on personal finance, further fueling his drive to make a meaningful impact.
Gianpaolo believes in building long-lasting relationships founded on trust and delivering valuable, tailored services.
He helps the team integrate clients’ financial plans seamlessly into the investment management process, ensuring each strategy aligns with their unique goals and needs.
Outside of work, Gianpaolo enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Susana, and son, Lucas, experimenting with new recipes, exploring local restaurants and cafés, and planning their next travel destination.
Bob Leon, MBA, B.Sc., FCSI
Bob is a seasoned relationship manager with over 45 years of experience in financial asset management at CIBC Wood Gundy. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob has served in a variety of leadership roles, including retail investment advisor, retail branch manager, and currently, portfolio manager. He is the principal Investment Advisor of the Robert Leon Financial Group at CIBC Wood Gundy, where he is recognized for his commitment to client success and long-term financial planning.
A native of Welland, Ontario, Bob and his wife Maureen now split their time between North York and their lakefront property in Prince Edward County. Family is at the heart of their lives, with five children and two grandchildren. Together, they share a passion for art, music, and an active lifestyle. Maureen’s dedication extends to supporting their family across the globe and volunteering weekly at the local food bank, while also leading the design and development of their new property.
Bob’s professionalism, deep industry expertise, and genuine care for his clients and community continue to define his approach, making him a trusted leader in the field of wealth management.
Robert Dyer, CIM®
Rob Dyer has over 20 years of investment industry experience and is a partner of The Robert Leon Financial Group. His extensive experience and broad knowledge coupled with his holistic approach to our client’s financial well-being, has allowed Rob to build long-lasting trusted relationships with our clients. Rob enjoys bringing financial knowledge and peace of mind to his clients, ultimately enabling them to reach their investment goals.
After graduating from Royal St. Georges College in Toronto, Rob completed his Bachelor of Business and Administration, with a concentration in Finance and a minor in economics, from Bishop's University. He began his professional career in the insurance/mutual fund industry before joining the Robert Leon Financial Group in 2006.
Rob has followed Bob’s philosophy of putting the client first and through this mindset Rob has developed a deep trust with our clients.
Over the years, as a result of dedication to service excellence, it was inevitable for him to become an Investment Advisor and partner with the Robert Leon Financial Group in 2023.
Outside the office when he’s not coaching one his 2 boys’ hockey teams, you will most often find him with a golf club in one hand and a fishing rod in the other.
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Christine Di Corte
Christine Di Corte has been an integral member of the team since 2014, bringing a depth of experience in wealth management operations and client service excellence.
In her role, she oversees the coordination and execution of all facets of the client experience, including account administration, documentation, day-to-day operations and transactions, ongoing client communications, and managing workflow processes ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
Christine is a trusted point of contact for clients and a key pillar of support for the team. Her ability to anticipate needs, foster strong relationships, and uphold the highest standards of client care contributes meaningfully to the team’s reputation and continued success.
Gianpaolo Zannella, CIM®, CFP®
With nearly a decade of dedicated service at CIBC, Gianpaolo brings a wealth of experience and a client-centric approach to his role as a Financial Associate.
Gianpaolo holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations, and is approved to trade options, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning.
Gianpaolo’s passion for wealth management was ignited early, inspired by memories of watching the daily BNN Market Call segment alongside his father. His experience in retail banking with CIBC highlighted the critical importance of educating clients on personal finance, further fueling his drive to make a meaningful impact.
Gianpaolo believes in building long-lasting relationships founded on trust and delivering valuable, tailored services.
He helps the team integrate clients’ financial plans seamlessly into the investment management process, ensuring each strategy aligns with their unique goals and needs.
Outside of work, Gianpaolo enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Susana, and son, Lucas, experimenting with new recipes, exploring local restaurants and cafés, and planning their next travel destination.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Aram Agopian, TEP, CLU, CHS, EPC, FMA, FCSI
Estate Planning Specialist
With over 20 years of experience in the life insurance industry, Aram works with affluent families, business owners and executives to create tax efficient insurance based strategies that build and safeguard wealth. Insurance planning with both personal or corporate wealth is tailored to each client with the end goal of providing certainty that enhances the lives of clients, their families and businesses.
Aram strongly believes best results are achieved through a holistic team approach. He will work collaboratively with other trusted advisors ensuring wealth is sheltered for both future generations and philanthropic aspirations.
Aram is fully committed to his profession and views continuing education as vital. He has earned several industry designations, including the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations. It is his knowledge, experience and high ethical standards that allows him to add value and educate each client.
Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA
Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning
As CIBC’s tax expert, Jamie supports CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors in delivering integrated financial planning and advisory solutions to our high-net-worth clients. Jamie is quoted frequently in the national media and writes a weekly National Post column called Tax Expert.
Aram Agopian, TEP, CLU, CHS, EPC, FMA, FCSI
With over 20 years of experience in the life insurance industry, Aram works with affluent families, business owners and executives to create tax efficient insurance based strategies that build and safeguard wealth. Insurance planning with both personal or corporate wealth is tailored to each client with the end goal of providing certainty that enhances the lives of clients, their families and businesses.
Aram strongly believes best results are achieved through a holistic team approach. He will work collaboratively with other trusted advisors ensuring wealth is sheltered for both future generations and philanthropic aspirations.
Aram is fully committed to his profession and views continuing education as vital. He has earned several industry designations, including the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations. It is his knowledge, experience and high ethical standards that allows him to add value and educate each client.
Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA
As CIBC’s tax expert, Jamie supports CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors in delivering integrated financial planning and advisory solutions to our high-net-worth clients. Jamie is quoted frequently in the national media and writes a weekly National Post column called Tax Expert.