With over 25 years industry planning experience, Colleen joins us from an independent planning firm where she was a Financial Planner working with high-net-worth clients. Her background includes wealth planning with BMO Wealth Management, financial planning with Educators Financial Group, Financial Consultant with Scotia Private, & Senior Financial Consultant with MD Management. Colleen is passionate about financial planning, with a proven track record of success in delivering financial plans and advanced planning strategies to clients. She is well versed in providing advice, support and direction on complex issues such as retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, estate planning, business succession, & transition planning.

As an accredited professional, Colleen earned her Bachelor of Administration degree at the University of Ottawa. She has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), & the Financial Management (FMA) designations.

In her spare time, Colleen enjoys raising her two children, with a son active in competitive hockey and a daughter active in horse riding.

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.

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.

As a Sr. Private Banking Advisor, it is important I understand your values, dreams and goals and to provide you with the financial stewardship to help realize them. I start by understanding your financial goals—whether it's cash and credit management, investments or planning—and develop services customized to your unique needs.

You'll enjoy convenience, flexibility and peace of mind from your CIBC Private Banking team, so you can focus on other things, without worrying about your finances. My associate and I offer highly personalized and proactive attention, along with timely, professional and reactive services.

With over 30 years of experience in the financial services and arts sector, Doreen provides  financial planning advice to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. Leveraging her extensive industry experience and always acting with integrity, she facilitates a client centric process that prioritizes listening and empathy to provide a positive experience which empowers clients to confidently take action.
Doreen is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CA); a Certified Financial Planner; and a Family Enterprise Advisor.

Susan Wood has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her background includes experience in public practice, investment banking, commercial banking, private banking and financial planning. Working throughout Eastern Canada, she collaborates with advisors, accounting/legal professionals and their affluent clients to provide in depth and customized planning solutions.

In her role as Wealth Strategist, she provides comprehensive financial planning information and recommendations to clients with specific emphasis on tax optimization, will, estate and trust planning.

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.