Blaise Wyant, CIM®
Blaise has been a Senior Wealth Advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy for over 30 years. He is an Associate Portfolio Manager, holds the Chartered Investment Manager designation and is Insurance Licensed. Blaise graduated from the University of Toronto in 1980 with a BA in Economics.
Blaise believes that his role is first to help his clients articulate their financial objectives, risk tolerance levels, and current or future income requirements. He will prepare an investment plan, execute and then constantly monitor the plan. He pays particular attention to minimizing the impact of market volatility on his clients financial assets. Through semi-annual reviews, Blaise works together with his clients to achieve their goals.
Outside of the office, Blaise serves on the Board of Directors of NIED: National Initiative for Eating Disorders. NIED is a Canadian non-profit organization which provides support, education and advocacy to Canadians suffering with eating disorders as well as their caregivers. Blaise has been married to his wife Danuta for over 25 years, and they have two wonderful daughters. Blaise enjoys skiing, and spending time with his family.
Wilson Fong, CIM®, FCSI
Wilson has worked for CIBC Wood Gundy for 25 years. He is an Associate Portfolio Manager, and holds the Chartered Investment Manager designation. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute, is Insurance Licensed, and has completed the Professional Financial Planning course. He is a graduate of Western University with an Honours BA in Economics.
Wilson enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and loves playing a round of golf.
Julianne Chester, CIM®
Julianne has been with CIBC for over 15 years. She holds the Chartered Investment Manager designation and is an Honours graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Outside of the office, Julianne serves on the Board of the Corktown Residents and Business Association. She loves to read, and enjoys spending time with her husband and rescue dog Finn.
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Nunzio Rucchetta
Estate Planning Specialist
Nunzio believes that a solid estate plan is a key component to a comprehensive financial plan. With over years 20 experience Nunzio assists Investment Advisors and clients with the analysis of estate and insurance needs. He works with our clients to help ensure they reach their underlying goals of maximizing their wealth from a tax perspective, building a comfortable retirement and creating a legacy for future generations.
Crina Hodis, B.Sc., CFP
Private Banking Advisor
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.
Elaine Liao, CFP, CLU, CFA
Wealth Strategist
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)
Raj Dhawan, MBA, CLU, PFP
Financial Planning Specialist
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®)
Nunzio Rucchetta
Nunzio believes that a solid estate plan is a key component to a comprehensive financial plan. With over years 20 experience Nunzio assists Investment Advisors and clients with the analysis of estate and insurance needs. He works with our clients to help ensure they reach their underlying goals of maximizing their wealth from a tax perspective, building a comfortable retirement and creating a legacy for future generations.
Crina Hodis, B.Sc., CFP
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.
Elaine Liao, CFP, CLU, CFA
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)