Robert Seed
Robert started in the financial services industry in 1993 as the branch wire operator. Along with other administrative tasks he was primarily responsible for entering the stock, bond and mutual fund orders for all the advisors in the branch. In early 1995 he went through a financial advisor training program and began building an advisory practice.
Robert values the relationships that he has built with his clients over the last 25 years, and he always puts their interests ahead of his own. “My experience has taught me that there is no quick and easy way to grow your money. It takes many years of prudent planning, a disciplined process that allows you to weather many financial storms and a mutual respect between advisor and client. I value honesty and integrity above all else, and always strive to do what I know to be right.“
On a personal level, Roberts life revolves around his wife Adriana and two children, Isabella and Jeffrey. During the summer he likes to enjoy as much time as possible with family and friends at the camp on Hawkeye Lake as well as trying to catch a few fish on the annual Labour Day weekend fishing trip.
Michelle DiFelice
I have worked in the financial industry since 2018 and bring over 10 years’ worth of experience in various customer service roles, as well as degrees in business and human resources. I value my professional relationships and look forward to establishing new ones with all of you. You’ll find I have a friendly demeanor, an infectious smile and I am always willing to take the extra step to ensure things get done correctly and efficiently. Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with my daughters, Brook-Lyn and Olivia. During the summer we enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, and quadding.
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.
Fred Kyriazis, CPA, CA
Estate Planning Specialist
I am an Estate Planning Specialist with CIBC Private Wealth Management. As a Chartered Professional Accountant, my focus over the years has been working with private business owners, professionals and farmers in developing strategies to help minimize their tax burden at various stages in their lives, including business transitions and estate planning.
I have developed a holistic approach to estate planning and provide my clients with solutions that will help them achieve their goals as it relates to their estate by minimizing the impact that taxes can have on a family’s estate.
Karen West-Taylor
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, Karen believes that a key component of any wealth management plan is an estate plan that protects your assets, preserves your legacy and ensures your estate is distributed. She offers services as a professional executor, power of attorney for property or trustee. She can also support someone else you appoint for these roles.
Effectively administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. Karen has the expertise to execute or assist others to execute that role effectively and efficiently.
Andrew Duncan, CFP, PFP, CIM
Financial Planning Specialist
As a Financial Planning Specialist and member of CIBC Wealth Planning Group, Andrew works closely with CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to provide customized and in-depth financial planning solutions to their valued clients.
With over 20 years of experience, Andrew has provided guidance to many individuals and families in a wide range of wealth management solutions, including: estate planning, retirement planning, charitable-giving, business succession planning and tax optimization strategies.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Economics degree from Brock University. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner CFP®, Chartered Investment Manager CIM®, and the Personal Financial Planner PFP® designations.
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.
Fred Kyriazis, CPA, CA
I am an Estate Planning Specialist with CIBC Private Wealth Management. As a Chartered Professional Accountant, my focus over the years has been working with private business owners, professionals and farmers in developing strategies to help minimize their tax burden at various stages in their lives, including business transitions and estate planning.
I have developed a holistic approach to estate planning and provide my clients with solutions that will help them achieve their goals as it relates to their estate by minimizing the impact that taxes can have on a family’s estate.
Karen West-Taylor
As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, Karen believes that a key component of any wealth management plan is an estate plan that protects your assets, preserves your legacy and ensures your estate is distributed. She offers services as a professional executor, power of attorney for property or trustee. She can also support someone else you appoint for these roles.
Effectively administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. Karen has the expertise to execute or assist others to execute that role effectively and efficiently.
Andrew Duncan, CFP, PFP, CIM
As a Financial Planning Specialist and member of CIBC Wealth Planning Group, Andrew works closely with CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to provide customized and in-depth financial planning solutions to their valued clients.
With over 20 years of experience, Andrew has provided guidance to many individuals and families in a wide range of wealth management solutions, including: estate planning, retirement planning, charitable-giving, business succession planning and tax optimization strategies.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Economics degree from Brock University. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner CFP®, Chartered Investment Manager CIM®, and the Personal Financial Planner PFP® designations.