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Tom Hunter

Tom Hunter, CFP®, CIM®, FCSI

Senior Wealth Advisor

(902) 420-6229
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tom.hunter@cibc.ca
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Tom has been providing wealth management and investment expertise to individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs since 1997. He holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), and Fellow of CSI (FCSI). 

Born in Halifax, Tom's formal education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance. Tom has a day-to-day passion to excel and brings the same passion and enthusiasm to meeting the needs of his clients. He's an active member and volunteer in his community. He and his wife, Jennifer, are proud parents of their three children, Brady, Ty, and Ava.

CIBC Wood Gundy is part of CIBC Private Wealth. We provide clients with premium financial services and investment advice that spans across global markets. Since 1905, generations of Canadians have relied on the expertise of CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors to manage their financial futures. Today, with over 800 advisors in 100 locations across the country, we continue to provide clients with expert advice and superior service.

We support you through some of life’s most significant decisions, including:

  • Retirement and financial planning
  • Inheritance
  • Strategic philanthropy
  • Legacy planning
  • Business succession

OUR TEAM

We all have unique goals. Our team is committed to providing a strong advisory relationship rooted in financial expertise and professionalism.

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Tom Hunter

Tom Hunter, CFP®, CIM®, FCSI

Senior Wealth Advisor

Tel:

(902) 420-6229
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Email:

tom.hunter​@cibc.ca
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Tom has been providing wealth management and investment expertise to individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs since 1997. He holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), and Fellow of CSI (FCSI). 

Born in Halifax, Tom's formal education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance. Tom has a day-to-day passion to excel and brings the same passion and enthusiasm to meeting the needs of his clients. He's an active member and volunteer in his community. He and his wife, Jennifer, are proud parents of their three children, Brady, Ty, and Ava.

Lawrence Deveaux

Wealth Advisor

Tel:

(902) 420-6236
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lawrence.deveaux​@cibc.com
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Lawrence joined CIBC in 2002.  A graduate of the Cape Breton Business College, he continued his education through the Bank and the Canadian Securities Institute. Throughout the years, Lawrence earned the credentials required to provide in-depth investment and planning advice to our clients.

Lawrence is naturally driven to succeed and brings the same passion to our clients, building strong relationships, while helping them realize their goals and ambitions along the way.

Lise Parsons

Lise Parsons

Financial Associate

Tel:

(902) 420-6227
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Email:

lise.parsons​@cibc.ca
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Lise has been with CIBC Wood Gundy since April 2006 and with the Tom Hunter Group since 2007.  A graduate of the Investment Management Program at Nova Scotia Community College, she also holds credentials from CSI including her Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, and her Professional Financial Planning Course. As a licensed Financial Associate, she brings excellent organizational and communication skills to the team. Lise is responsible for administration and provides superior client service to our clients.

Tom Hunter

Tom Hunter, CFP®, CIM®, FCSI

Senior Wealth Advisor

Tel:

(902) 420-6229

Email:

tom.hunter​@cibc.ca

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Tom has been providing wealth management and investment expertise to individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs since 1997. He holds the professional designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), and Fellow of CSI (FCSI). 

Born in Halifax, Tom's formal education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance. Tom has a day-to-day passion to excel and brings the same passion and enthusiasm to meeting the needs of his clients. He's an active member and volunteer in his community. He and his wife, Jennifer, are proud parents of their three children, Brady, Ty, and Ava.

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Lawrence Deveaux

Wealth Advisor

Tel:

(902) 420-6236

Email:

lawrence.deveaux​@cibc.com

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Lawrence joined CIBC in 2002.  A graduate of the Cape Breton Business College, he continued his education through the Bank and the Canadian Securities Institute. Throughout the years, Lawrence earned the credentials required to provide in-depth investment and planning advice to our clients.

Lawrence is naturally driven to succeed and brings the same passion to our clients, building strong relationships, while helping them realize their goals and ambitions along the way.

Lise Parsons

Lise Parsons

Financial Associate

Tel:

(902) 420-6227

Email:

lise.parsons​@cibc.ca

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Lise has been with CIBC Wood Gundy since April 2006 and with the Tom Hunter Group since 2007.  A graduate of the Investment Management Program at Nova Scotia Community College, she also holds credentials from CSI including her Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, and her Professional Financial Planning Course. As a licensed Financial Associate, she brings excellent organizational and communication skills to the team. Lise is responsible for administration and provides superior client service to our clients.

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Our partners

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

Thomas Elinesky

Thomas Elinesky

Estate Planning Specialist
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Thomas is a proponent of wealth management and believes that the key to successful financial planning is listening to clients’ needs and life objectives with a focus on how the use of life insurance can assist them in achieving their goals. He previously worked at one of the most successful independent financial planning firms where he primarily provided estate planning and retirement solutions. In addition to his sales and client relationship experience, Thomas also worked with one of the largest insurance companies on the product service and development side allowing him to build in-depth knowledge of current and past insurance products. 

Craig Merriam

Craig Merriam, TEP, CFP®, FMA, RRC, BA, MPA

Financial Planning Specialist
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Craig’s been advising affluent families and business owners for over 20 years to create holistic, personalized, wealth plans. As an experienced, accredited professional and skilled communicator, Craig works closely with you and your

trusted advisors, taking the time to understand what’s important to you and your family, now and in the future. He’s earned BA and Master of Public Administration degrees from Dalhousie University. With his passion for planning

and experience, Craig can answer your unique questions, the nexus of any Wealth Plan.

Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA

Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning
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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.

Bruce Morrison

Bruce Morrison

Estate Planning Specialist
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Bruce believes that the key to working successfully with clients is talking to them, not just about their needs, but also their life objectives and how insurance can assist them in the achievement of their goals. Prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy, Bruce was with a leading insurance company where he was the Director of Sales for National Accounts. In addition to his sales and management roles, he also brings experience from the actuarial side of the desk. This perspective allows him to have a deeper understanding in dealing with insurance needs. Bruce brings with him a strong analytical and mathematical background, having earned his MSc. in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

Thomas Elinesky

Thomas Elinesky

Estate Planning Specialist
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Thomas is a proponent of wealth management and believes that the key to successful financial planning is listening to clients’ needs and life objectives with a focus on how the use of life insurance can assist them in achieving their goals. He previously worked at one of the most successful independent financial planning firms where he primarily provided estate planning and retirement solutions. In addition to his sales and client relationship experience, Thomas also worked with one of the largest insurance companies on the product service and development side allowing him to build in-depth knowledge of current and past insurance products. 

Craig Merriam

Craig Merriam, TEP, CFP®, FMA, RRC, BA, MPA

Financial Planning Specialist
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Craig’s been advising affluent families and business owners for over 20 years to create holistic, personalized, wealth plans. As an experienced, accredited professional and skilled communicator, Craig works closely with you and your

trusted advisors, taking the time to understand what’s important to you and your family, now and in the future. He’s earned BA and Master of Public Administration degrees from Dalhousie University. With his passion for planning

and experience, Craig can answer your unique questions, the nexus of any Wealth Plan.

Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA

Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning
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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.

Bruce Morrison

Bruce Morrison

Estate Planning Specialist
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Bruce believes that the key to working successfully with clients is talking to them, not just about their needs, but also their life objectives and how insurance can assist them in the achievement of their goals. Prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy, Bruce was with a leading insurance company where he was the Director of Sales for National Accounts. In addition to his sales and management roles, he also brings experience from the actuarial side of the desk. This perspective allows him to have a deeper understanding in dealing with insurance needs. Bruce brings with him a strong analytical and mathematical background, having earned his MSc. in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

Thomas Elinesky

Thomas Elinesky

Estate Planning Specialist
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Thomas is a proponent of wealth management and believes that the key to successful financial planning is listening to clients’ needs and life objectives with a focus on how the use of life insurance can assist them in achieving their goals. He previously worked at one of the most successful independent financial planning firms where he primarily provided estate planning and retirement solutions. In addition to his sales and client relationship experience, Thomas also worked with one of the largest insurance companies on the product service and development side allowing him to build in-depth knowledge of current and past insurance products. 

Bruce Morrison

Bruce Morrison

Estate Planning Specialist

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Bruce believes that the key to working successfully with clients is talking to them, not just about their needs, but also their life objectives and how insurance can assist them in the achievement of their goals. Prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy, Bruce was with a leading insurance company where he was the Director of Sales for National Accounts. In addition to his sales and management roles, he also brings experience from the actuarial side of the desk. This perspective allows him to have a deeper understanding in dealing with insurance needs. Bruce brings with him a strong analytical and mathematical background, having earned his MSc. in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

Thomas Elinesky

Thomas Elinesky

Estate Planning Specialist

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Thomas is a proponent of wealth management and believes that the key to successful financial planning is listening to clients’ needs and life objectives with a focus on how the use of life insurance can assist them in achieving their goals. He previously worked at one of the most successful independent financial planning firms where he primarily provided estate planning and retirement solutions. In addition to his sales and client relationship experience, Thomas also worked with one of the largest insurance companies on the product service and development side allowing him to build in-depth knowledge of current and past insurance products. 

Craig Merriam

Craig Merriam, TEP, CFP®, FMA, RRC, BA, MPA

Financial Planning Specialist

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Craig’s been advising affluent families and business owners for over 20 years to create holistic, personalized, wealth plans. As an experienced, accredited professional and skilled communicator, Craig works closely with you and your

trusted advisors, taking the time to understand what’s important to you and your family, now and in the future. He’s earned BA and Master of Public Administration degrees from Dalhousie University. With his passion for planning

and experience, Craig can answer your unique questions, the nexus of any Wealth Plan.

Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, CPA, CA, CFP®, CLU, TEP, FCPA

Managing Director Tax and Estate Planning

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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.

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