Gordon Webster brings 25 years of experience in the investment industry, beginning his career as a bond trader in London, UK at several major international banks. In 2004, he returned to Canada, where he spent a couple of years as a proprietary equity trader before transitioning to the advisory side in 2007. As a wealth advisor, Gordon leverages his extensive background to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Gordon is a Certified Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager. He holds the Chartered Market Technician designation and is licensed in both options and insurance. His academic credentials include a BA (Hons) in Economics from Queen’s University (Kingston, ON) and an MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking from Reading University (Reading, UK).

Originally from North Vancouver, Gordon maintains a passion for the outdoors and international adventure. Recent years have seen him hiking Kilimanjaro with his family, exploring art galleries in Europe, playing soccer, and, together with his wife, supporting their son’s water polo and sailing pursuits.

Tessa and Gordon formed the Webster Collins Group, united by a shared philosophy of creating custom-tailored solutions for clients. After moving to Canada in 2000, Tessa made a career change to financial services and is licensed in both options and insurance. With an entrepreneurial background from the U.K. and training from leading financial institutions in Canada, Tessa primarily works with business owners and incorporated professionals, focusing on transition and succession planning, risk management, and executive retirement solutions.

The Webster Collins Group offers an extensive suite of corporate solutions designed to support businesses through every stage of growth. For early-stage businesses, services include Group RRSPs and employee benefit packages, as well as key person insurance. Mid-stage planning features executive retirement solutions such as Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) and Retirement Compensation Arrangements (RCAs). For mature businesses, CIBC’s M&A team can assist in structuring tax-efficient transitions.

As part of our approach, we introduce our key partners at CIBC to help business owners evaluate their options, whether planning for a healthy retirement lifestyle or transitioning their business to the next generation. We are committed to helping clients and their families with tax-efficient solutions and wealth protection at every stage of business development.

Brian Aber joined the Webster Collins Group in Spring 2025, bringing energy and a foundation in finance and client service. He is a recent graduate of Western University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Finance and Economics. Brian actively supports all aspects of client service, ensuring a high standard of care and responsiveness.

Brian’s interest in financial markets began at a young age, and he has been personally trading stocks since his early teens. This passion drives his commitment to staying informed and engaged with market trends, helping clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys traveling and spent seven months abroad, studying in Australia and backpacking through South East Asia. He also enjoys playing golf and values time spent with friends and family, enjoying both adventure and fun in his personal life.

Leigh-Anne Botting brings over 15 years of wealth management experience to the Webster Collins Group, having worked with clients across Canada and offering a broad base of expertise. As a long-standing member of the team, Leigh-Anne provides comprehensive service to clients in all aspects of their financial needs. She can offer a wide range of solutions tailored to each client’s situation.

Leigh-Anne ensures smooth daily operations with precision and care. Her extensive industry knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication to service play a key role in delivering a seamless client experience. She is known for her reliability and for consistently supporting both clients and colleagues with professionalism.

Originally from London, Ontario, Leigh-Anne spent a significant portion of her career working out west, where she enjoyed spending time outdoors and sea kayaking. Outside of work, Leigh-Anne is the proud parent of two children and values time spent with her family, often enjoying outdoor activities together.

Chris specializes in providing financial planning services to high net worth clients. He is committed to providing holistic financial planning and customized strategies to assist them with their goals around wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. Chris holds his CFP and PFP designations, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and maintains his dedication towards ongoing professional development. Chris has been a financial planner for 16 years and throughout he has provided clients with value; creating plans which serve as the framework for their financial aspirations.

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.

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.

Lorna provides comprehensive financial planning advice and recommendations to clients, with a specific emphasis on tax efficiency, wills, and estate and trust planning. Lorna begins with a detailed and holistic discovery process, and reviews the client’s current situation to learn about the family and to understand the family’s unique goals. She then reviews existing estate and tax plans and assesses the family’s financial position. Lorna draws upon her experience and with her clients in mind, she provides comprehensive wealth planning advice and recommendations to assist clients in achieving their vision of financial security. This may involve advising clients on tax, estate, retirement, trusts, and succession planning. Above all, she aims to helps clients understand the benefits of an integrated approach to wealth management. Lorna works closely with the family's other Advisors to effectively identify and recommend appropriate strategies.