Will is the primary client contact and directs financial and investment strategy. From years of experience as a consultant to financial advisors, Will has developed a prudent and effective investment process emphasizing diversification by asset class, portfolio construction and security selection in order to generate predictable risk return results.

Will has business experience spanning more than 25 years, including 17 years dedicated to building knowledge and experience in the investment and financial services industries. In addition to earning his BA from Western University and an MBA from The Ivey Business School at Western University, Will has completed the following courses: Canadian Securities, Options Licensing, Provincial Life and Disability Insurance Licensing and Wealth Management Essentials (Canadian Securities Institute).

Will lives in North Toronto with his wife Linda, a successful luxury realtor, and his teenaged daughter Lexi. They lead an active lifestyle, enjoying traveling, skiing and playing tennis and golf as a family. The Dropes are dog lovers and their cock-a-poo, J.J., is a constant source of enjoyment.

Dina has many years of Financial Services experience, most of which has been with CIBC Wood Gundy and affiliated firms. She looks after tax information and trading, among many other important client relationships.

Raj joined the financial services industry in 2007 and has held various positions in Financial Planning, Wealth Management and Private Banking. He uses his knowledge and experience to help Canadian families achieve their financial goals and enjoy peace of mind.

As a Financial Planning Specialist, Raj aims to provide clients with a comprehensive financial planning experience taking an in-depth approach to understanding their needs and goals.

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)

Elaine obtained extensive experience in wealth planning for high-net-worth and ultra-net-worth clients through various roles in some of the largest financial institutions. 

As a Wealth Strategist, Elaine takes an in-depth approach guiding clients through our integrated wealth planning process with thoughtful consideration of each client and their family’s unique financial situation and their long-term goals for the future.

Elaine collaborates with internal and external teams of specialists to develop a customized wealth plan that is comprehensive and forward-looking to help each client and their family achieve their financial success, as they define it, and further to the stewardship of their family wealth and legacy. Elaine also holds an MBA degree and speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
• Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Crina cares about her clients and is passionate about helping them achieve their financial goals. She starts by understanding the financial goals of our clients, whether in terms of cash and credit management, investments or planning, and develops services customized to their unique needs. Her clients benefit from the access she has to highly qualified professionals from across the CIBC Group of Companies who have the knowledge and experience to design effective strategies to help them achieve their financial goals.

Kerry realizes the importance of knowing that your family and your business are taken care of financially, according to your wishes. She draws on the expertise of CIBC partners to help solve complex trust administration issues and act as an objective third party to help our clients manage family and beneficiary relationships. Administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. Kerry has the expertise to execute or assist clients in ensuring that role is carried out effectively and efficiently. Kerry has been with CIBC since 2012. She has an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University and is a member of the Trust Institute for estate and trust professionals.