2022 AGENDA

All times in ET

• 9:30 AM

  Registration and virtual orientation

• 10:00 AM

  Opening remarks

  

  Niki Prodanovic

  Principal, Canada Operations
  Edward Jones

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  Niki Prodanovic

  Principal, Canada Operations
  Edward Jones

  Edward Jones Principal (General Partner), Niki Prodanović is an executive in charge of Operations for Edward Jones Canada. In this role, Niki sets the Operations capability’s vision, strategy, priorities and policies. In addition, Niki is a member of the Canada Leadership team and the North American Operations Leadership team. She sits on the Operations Talent Council and also serves as a member of the Canada Strategic Partner Committee.

  Niki joined Edward Jones in April 2014 as the department leader responsible for Canadian Securities Processing. The following January, she assumed additional responsibility for the Canadian Service division. She was named an Edward Jones principal in 2018.

  Before joining Edward Jones, Niki held a variety of progressive leadership roles at leading investment institutions in support of institutional and retail investors. Most recently, she was responsible for leading client experience strategy, development and execution for a discount broker, insurance company and global asset manager at one of Canada’s “Big 6 Banks.”

  A native of Croatia, Niki graduated summa cum laude from McMaster University with an Hons. B.A. She also earned a Masters of Arts from the University of Guelph and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

  Niki has a passion for serving the industry. She is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) Financial and Operations Advisory Section (FOAS) and sits on IIROC’s Executive Committee, chairs the IIROC’s FOAS Operations Committee and the Fundserv IIROC Advisory Council. In addition, Niki has been elected to and sits on the board of directors for Fundserv Inc.

• 10:05 AM

  Opening Keynote: Finding your Power – How to connect with and combine your strengths to become a better leader

  Leading well requires continuous personal and professional development. In this session, hear from top industry trailblazer, Kim Shannon, on how to identify and invest in your skills and abilities, and those of your team, to remain an authentic and effective leader. With over 35 years in the industry, Kim has received numerous awards, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award (2007, 2017), was recently inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame 2022, and founded Sionna, one of the largest independent investment firms led by a woman, in 2002.

  

  Kim Shannon

  Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer
  Sionna

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  Kim Shannon

  Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer
  Sionna

  Kim founded Sionna, one of the largest independent investment firms led by a woman, in 2002. Kim is the lead Portfolio Manager on Sionna’s large cap, all cap and focused Canadian value strategies and co-lead on Sionna’s high conviction strategy. Since joining the industry in 1983, she has received numerous awards, including Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year (2005), the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award (2007), Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award (2007, 2017), the Rotman Women in Management Association Top 10 Award (Entrepreneur Category, 2015) and the Rotman Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award (2021).

  Kim was also inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame in 2022. Kim is on the board for the Brandes Institute, Ontario Arts Foundation and United Corporation. She is also a member of the CFA Institute Board of Regents (previously served as its chair) and is a past President of the CFA Society Toronto. Kim served as a board member with the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and served as Chair of its Governance Committee. Kim was amongst a select group of industry experts to present at the 2020 Columbia Business School’s “From Graham to Buffett and Beyond” Omaha Panel. Kim also co-hosted the female-led Variant Perspectives Value Investing Conference in 2019, which featured Warren Buffett as a keynote speaker. 

   

• 10:50 AM

  FIRESIDE CHAT: Tipping the scales – Post-pandemic shifts for women in wealth and what this means for the industry

  Women face unique challenges personally, professionally, and financially, and for the first time, this uniqueness is being embraced by the financial services industry. The pandemic was a turning point for women, bringing into focus what really matters and impacting the way we service women clients, recruit women advisors, and more. The panel will discuss the development of a new focus on women since the pandemic and how this impacts both clients and advisors.

  • Understand how the impacts of the pandemic have changed the way we engage with women clients
  • How our ability to understand the unique needs of women clients is paramount to success
  • Explore the development of the industry towards gender equity and how to foster a culture of belonging that supports the needs of women advisors
  • Practical strategies for recruiting and retaining women in the industry

  Moderator

  

  James Burton

  Managing Editor
  Wealth Professional

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  James Burton

  Managing Editor
  Wealth Professional

  Panelists

  

  Julie Petrera

  Senior Strategist – Client Needs
  Edward Jones

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  Julie Petrera

  Senior Strategist – Client Needs
  Edward Jones

  As a Senior Strategist for client needs, Julie leads the firm’s advice and guidance strategy for Canadians. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Julie worked at Dundee Wealth and MD Financial Management in advice, supervision, practice management and strategy, bringing 20 years’ experience working in the financial industry. She has also worked with many students pursuing professional designations for industry education providers including CSI Global Education, FP Canada, the Schulich School of Business in Canada, and the CISI in the U.K., to name a few. In 2019, Julie was nominated for an IIAC Top Under 40 Award in the investment industry. Julie has authored several articles, providing financial advice to Canadians through Globe Advisor, The Wealth Professional, The Winnipeg Free Press, the Medical Post, and Canadian Money Saver. Her guest speaking appearances include CTV, the Canadian Money Show, as well as several radio shows and podcasts. Julie earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA from Dalhousie University and a certificate in Corporate Communications from the University of Ottawa. Julie holds the CFP® and the CIM® designations. She is also a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI). When Julie is not working, she is probably running, spinning or travelling. Her favorite place to travel to is Italy, where she and her husband lived for several years.

  

  Naveen Rakkar

  Head of Human Resources
  Edward Jones

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  Naveen Rakkar

  Head of Human Resources
  Edward Jones

  Naveen Rakkar is a strategic leader, change agent, and trusted advisor to the senior leaders of Edward Jones Canada. She collaborates across boundaries to create inclusive environments where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential.
  Her responsibilities include developing a Canadian human capital strategy with a focus on talent acquisition, organizational development, change management, culture, and associate experience.

  Before joining Edward Jones, Naveen held several senior human resources management roles and her experience expands across diverse industries in both Canadian and multi-national organizations, most recently as Vice-President, Canada Human Resources at Ecolab.

  Naveen earned an honours bachelor’s degree in International Relations and English Literature from the University of Toronto and an International EMBA from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Ontario.

  

  Tammy Scuralli

  Financial Advisor
  Edward Jones

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  Tammy Scuralli

  Financial Advisor
  Edward Jones

  I was taught to “pay yourself first”. Work hard and “save for a rainy day”. This seems very straight forward and easy to do, right? How do you know that you are saving enough? How do you know that you are not taking on more risk then you need to? Are your returns in line with your goals? What goals?

  Life moves quickly and there are many things to consider. I want to help you determine your options. When should I take government pension plans, what about my company pension plan? Should I commute it, take it or sheltered it from future concerns? What type of account is best when taking money out of my portfolio? What is a reasonable reliance rate based on how active I am in retirement? These questions and many more are important.

  I partner with my clients every day to understand what is important to them and make sure they stay on track to meet their goals. My office takes a proactive approach to deliver excellent service to meet the needs of our growing community. The cost you pay is clear, transparent and part of every discussion I have.

  When I am not helping my clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, which includes our two dogs Rocky and Finnegan and our cat Lola. I try to become a better golfer every year and a good book is always in season.

  My branch partners Sue and Donna are here to welcome you and answer your call. We hope to see you soon.

• 11:40 AM

  The Power of Communication – Accelerate your business growth and your path to the C-suite

  Hear key insights from an inspiring senior leader, award- winning author, and single mother. Sandy will share her pivotal moments and the key action strategies she used to grow one of her businesses from her bedroom into a Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in British Columbia and the key capabilities she needed to learn to become an impactful C-suite executive in three male dominated industries.

  • A look at the key qualities and capabilities that will equip you to be a senior leader 
  • Learn strategies for developing your own authentic leadership 
  • Practical tips for increasing your visibility and eligibility 

  

  Sandy Gerber

  Chief Marketing Officer
  Harbourfront Wealth Management

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  Sandy Gerber

  Chief Marketing Officer
  Harbourfront Wealth Management

  For over 25 years Sandy Gerber revitalized marketing and communications for companies of all sizes, including some of North America’s most beloved brands such as Molson Canada, Appleton Estate, BC Lottery Corp, Grand Marnier, UBC, St. John Ambulance, and more. She is the founder of three successful companies and has authored two books.  

  As the CEO of NEXT Marketing Agency, Gerber set a new standard for innovative marketing growing the company from her bedroom into one of BC’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. Her innovative strategies include creating Molson Canada’s, “iam.ca”; Canada’s first egaming platform, “PlayNow”; the revitalization of St. John Ambulance’s iconic 900-year-old brand; Wesgroup Equipment’s successful “G.R.I.T” customer service program, and industry category creation garnering multiple global awards for ag-tech disrupter, CubicFarm Systems Corp.

  Sandy has been awarded multiple honours over the years, including Businessperson of the Year, Woman of Worth, and YWCA’s Women of Distinction Finalist. She is a TEDx Speaker passionate about helping people to communicate more effectively and has individually coached hundreds of people in effective communication and leadership methods. Her newest published book, “Emotional Magnetism™: How to Communicate to Ignite Connection In Your Relationships” was the recipient of twelve 2022 book awards and received a Korean publishing agreement in the first month in market.

  Sandy also knows first-hand the impact of mentorship and contribution. She supports and volunteers for a number of organizations including the Board of Trade Leaders of Tomorrow Program, the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, WE Charity, Bridges to Community, and the Harbourfront Gives Foundation. Gerber counts winning a limbo contest at 14 as one of her greatest achievements. 

• 12:10 PM

  Lunch break

• 12:40 PM

  PANEL: Innovating the model – The value of a women-centric approach

  It is well documented that women often take a different approach to investing, with greater emphasis on values, long-term strategy and sustainable, responsible investments. This means it’s time to build a new model to better serve women’s priorities. Gain insights on how the wealth industry can update the traditionally intimidating and behind-closed-doors model of wealth management through a new women-centric approach. This panel considers using different performance metrics for women’s priorities, including ESG and the qualitative elements of investment, towards a new vision for wealth and estate planning. 

  • How can we innovate wealth management through a female mindset and approach to investing?  
  • What do women bring to the table that can further positive change in the industry? 
  • How can a new model help attract the younger generation into wealth management? 
  • How to harness digital innovation while maintaining human connection  

  Moderator

  

  J Lynne Stewart, B.SC, MBA

  Director, Practice Management
  Worldsource Wealth Management

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  J Lynne Stewart, B.SC, MBA

  Director, Practice Management
  Worldsource Wealth Management

  J Lynne has worked with high quality leaders and organizations over the span of her career and has had the opportunity to lead and be involved in significant change and innovation.  With close to 10 years working in Investment Banking with CIBC World Markets, J Lynne headed up and created a Leadership and Development program for IB professionals, as well as leading the business requirements for technology and compliance enhancements.  Stepping out of the corporate world for a decade, she started up her own coaching and wellness business focused on women, and brought corporate and community wellness programs to business and non-profits.  J Lynne moved back into the world of wealth and finance through Rotman’s Initiatives for Women in Business.  Sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities, she worked on a consulting project focused on understanding better how to enhance the industry for female advisors and investors, after which she stepped into the role of Investment Advisor focused on Women and their wealth building journey.  Most recently she took the role of Director of Practice Management Consulting at Worldsource, a specialty that is a new offering to Worldsource’s community of independent advisors.  She is excited to elevate the offering our industry can bring to women to create better outcomes and better lives overall for Canadians. 

  Panelists

  

  Jenifer Rush MBA, CFS, CAIA

  Head of Responsible Investing and Manager Research
  Sun Life Global Investments

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  Jenifer Rush MBA, CFS, CAIA

  Head of Responsible Investing and Manager Research
  Sun Life Global Investments

  In her role as Head of Responsible Investing and Manager Research, Jenifer is responsible for enhancing our multi-manager capabilities and accelerating our focus on responsible investing. Prior to joining Sun Life Global Investments in 2022, Jenifer was AVP, Head of Global Manager Research, Canada, at a leading wealth management firm. In her previous role, Jenifer played a key role in augmenting the focus on ESG for Managers on the platform. She brings with her over 25 years of industry experience across manager research and portfolio management. Jenifer holds an MBA from Queen’s University as well as the CFA and CAIA designations. Outside of work, she shares her experience by teaching courses in portfolio management at her alma mater. Jenifer is actively involved in the Toronto CFA Society, as an advisor to the Professional Development Committee. Jenifer is also a Board Member of the North York Women’s Centre.

  

  Sophia Lee

  District Vice President Retail Investments, Wealth Sales
  Manulife Investment Management

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  Sophia Lee

  District Vice President Retail Investments, Wealth Sales
  Manulife Investment Management

  Sophia joined Manulife Investments as Business Development Manager in 2015. During her 7.5 years at Manulife, Sophia graduated from the company’s Wholesaler Development Program and was awarded Business Development Manager of the Year in 2019. Most recently, she was promoted to District Vice President (hybrid), a role at Manulife that balances the demands of traditional wholesaling with the flexibility of working remotely. For the past 3 years, Sophia was a speaker at Manulife’s national segregated fund conferences and recently hosted the 2022 Manulife Women’s Educational Retreat in Whistler, BC. 

  As District Vice President, Sophia’s responsibilities include generating sales, training and onboarding advisors as well as assisting advisors with building and/or transitioning their businesses. 

  Prior to joining Manulife, Sophia worked at two large investment management firms.  Having spent time working in administration, event planning and working with both investment and insurance products, Sophia’s 14 years of experience in the industry make her a highly valuable business partner. 

  Outside of Manulife, Sophia is also a member of the Greater Vancouver Chapter of Advocis.  In 2022, she acted as Director of Sponsorships for the Vancouver Advocis Estate Planning Summit. 

  

  Kristine Beese

  Founder and CEO
  Untangle Money

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  Kristine Beese

  Founder and CEO
  Untangle Money

  As the CEO of Untangle Money Kristine helps women understand what they can afford, and that they will be okay financially. She is a passionate feminist and believes that a key pillar of gender diversity lies in the realm of money and the power it holds. She aims to revolutionize the conversation around women and wealth, by removing the stigma that women shouldn’t talk about money.  
   
  Kristine has international experience working in the engineering, capital markets, and wealth management industries. Within capital markets she has worked in equity (equity research), debt (fixed income, rates, repo), and funding positions in both Canada and the UK.  
   
  Kristine holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business and an Engineering Physics degree from Queens University and a Professional Engineer designation. She represented Western Canada at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in the Senior Pairs category.  

  

  Sue Foley

  CFP, Owner
  Hartry Foley Financial. Worldsource Financial Management

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  Sue Foley

  CFP, Owner
  Hartry Foley Financial. Worldsource Financial Management

  Sue Foley, is an independent Certified Financial Planner who started in the insurance industry in 1980, at Confederation Life. After taking a few years off to raise two children, she re-entered the financial services industry in 1992. With a strong background in insurance, Sue worked with her father and in 1994 took over his retirement business. 

  Sue is able to provide mutual funds in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Worldsource Financial Management Inc is her mutual fund dealer and Gryphin Advantage Inc is her managing general partner. Sue is able to access products such as mutual funds, segregated funds, GICs at banks and insurance companies, as well as invest in many managed money programs through referral arrangements. Sue is a retirement and estate specialist who works with individuals and corporations to determine their retirement, and estate needs. Sue is a Certified Executor Administrator (CEA) to help her clients with aging parents. 

  Sue is a member of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke since 1999. She was club president in 2004-2005 during Rotary’s One Hundredth year. She was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow in 2005 and awarded Top President for the 100th year of Rotary. 

• 1:25 PM

  PANEL: Mentoring to empower women in wealth – How we can elevate each other’s success

  With the goal to achieve gender parity in the industry and consider the needs of today’s multigenerational workforce, opportunities for mentoring and reverse mentoring can be an effective way to create space to share ideas and push forward each other’s success. Mentoring relationships introduce varied experiences and diverse perspectives and provide new insights on how to advance in your career. This panel will focus on the benefits of both having and being a mentor – and how we can harness mentorship to attract more women to the industry as well as retain them. 

  • Explore the powerful growth opportunities that mentoring can bring to your career
  • Can mentoring encourage more women and underrepresented groups to join and stay in the industry? 
  • How do you establish a productive mentor and mentee relationship?  
  • Learn key takeaways from the unique experiences of mentors and mentees 

  Moderator

  

  Lindsey Tropea

  Senior Leader in Wealth and Asset Management Consulting
  Ernst & Young LLP

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  Lindsey Tropea

  Senior Leader in Wealth and Asset Management Consulting
  Ernst & Young LLP

  Panelists

  

  Michelle Hastick-Cowell

  Senior Investment Advisor
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

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  Michelle Hastick-Cowell

  Senior Investment Advisor
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

  Michelle Hastick-Cowell is the epitome of success in everything she does. She takes her skills and applies them to her practice with Vision Prosperity Group. Former member of the Canadian Olympic Team as the Athletes’ Representative 2000 Sydney Games, she has competed in the International Track & Field stage throughout her career. She has represented Canada at World University Games, the Francophone Games, Commonwealth and World Championship Games. She is the most decorated Canadian Triple Jumper holding the most Canadian Championships titles, the first ever to win an International Medal for Canada, and the first Canadian female Triple Jumper to jump over 14 meters, and York University Co-Athlete of the Year just to name a few of her accomplishments.

  Michelle is a mother of two remarkable children. Every year her family sets their annual goals for them to accomplish. Despite being one of the most decorated athletes in Triple Jump (TJ), she has been voted by Wealth Professionals as one of the 42 most Influential Women in Finance in Canada. Her team of three grew exponentially over the past few years and has now taken in four bright new individuals to the team, giving them the opportunity to grow and succeed. A graduate of York University in Toronto, Michelle has obtained a B.Sc. in Molecular Biology. Her success has transferred to her professional career as a top performing Senior Investment Advisor, with Mandeville Private Client. Michelle shares her passion for success through her motivational speaking engagements and talks with various organizations and charities. Along with her commitment to excellence in everything she does, Michelle enables men and women to believe, achieve and succeed no matter the obstacle.

  

  Khushboo Jha

  Founder and CEO
  BuyProperly

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  Khushboo Jha

  Founder and CEO
  BuyProperly

  Khushboo Jha is the Founder and CEO of BuyProperly, an award-winning AI-powered platform for investing in alternative assets in the private market such as real estate. BuyProperly helps consumers get access to high performing wealth generating opportunities in alternative asset classes through a simple online platform and at a low minimum investment level. BuyProperly offers education to customers to make investment decisions based on life stage, and risk return profile of the customers. BuyProperly has won numerous awards including, CIX Top 20 (early) Innovative companies 2021, Top 100 fintech companies, top 100 marketplace start-ups, and top 100 proptech companies.

  For her work in building BuyProperly, Khushboo was named “Women of the Year, 2021” by Bay Street Bull, and Women of the year, 2022, by DMZ amongst other awards and recognition. Khushboo has nearly 15 years of experience launching businesses within Amazon, and scaling up companies as a strategy consultant and has worked across North America, Europe and Asia. She holds an MBA from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an undergrad in Engineering and Architecture from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur.

  

  Kim Thompson

  Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advisor Services
  Harbourfront Wealth Management

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  Kim Thompson

  Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advisor Services
  Harbourfront Wealth Management

  Kim Thompson is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advisor Services at Harbourfront. Kim holds 35 years of senior-level experience in the fields of wealth management and financial services. She holds an invaluable skillset and has used it to build and support fast-growing organizations. 

   

  In her role at Harbourfront, Kim leads the development of new strategies across the broad range of Harbourfront’s subsidiaries, including Harbourfront Wealth, Willoughby, and Watermark Private Portfolios. 

   

  At Harbourfront Wealth, Kim lends her experience to transform business unit functions such as Human Resources, Advisor Practice Management, and Facilities. Kim will oversee Business Development for Willoughby Asset Management and guide the development of education, training, and practice management capabilities for Watermark Private Portfolios. 

   

  Prior to Harbourfront, Kim has held a wide variety of roles across the wealth management industry including Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief Transformation Officer at Aviso Wealth Management, Vice President Sales at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group and Fidelity Investments. Starting her journey in 1991 at a traditional financial institution, Kim then shifted to work under the independent model and today, holds an advanced understanding of the overall wealth management landscape. 

   

  Awarded as one of Canada’s WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Kim is a passionate and proven leader driven to develop high performing teams and build winning organizations. 

• 2:10 PM

  The power of a personal brand – Developing your reputation as a thought leader

  Developing your own personal brand of thought leadership establishes your expertise and voice as a trusted source within the industry. Social media is an excellent tool for establishing authenticity, but how do you develop an effective content strategy while considering regulatory restrictions? This session will dive into practical tips on how to increase your social media presence to communicate an authentic voice, raise your visibility in the wealth space and establish your unique personal brand as a leader. 

  • Improving your digital footprint: leveraging popular social platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram to market and build your brand  
  • Unpacking your niche areas of expertise to build your reputation as a thought leader  
  • Tips and tactics for establishing your own personal brand 
  • How to use social platforms to deepen your relationships with current clients and attract your pipeline 

  

  Jessica Keus

  Investment Advisor
  Wellington-Altus Private Wealth

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  Jessica Keus

  Investment Advisor
  Wellington-Altus Private Wealth

  Jessica Keus is a partner at the award winning, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth. With the belief that women want to know and understand their wealth she strays away from the “typical female money media” stance of saving, spending and budgeting. Applying focus to areas that matter most, truly understanding the advice that is being given and why it matters to your specific situation.

  Jessica has been recognized by Wealth Professional as one of the 5 Star Leading Women in Wealth and Rising Star, a CBC Future 40 leader, and a consistent contributor on Global News. She specializes in promoting financial literacy in women by utilizing a strong social media strategy and speaking at compatible events such as the Winnipeg Women’s Conference under the breakout session titled “Know Your Wealth.”  Jessica has collaborated with likeminded brands such as Mercedes Benz and Jillian Harris to share her journey and knowledge within the industry.

  A graduate of the Western University, prior to joining Wellington-Altus, she spent nearly 10 years with TD Bank in a series of roles from Financial Advisor to Bank Manager.

  To recharge you will find Jessica in the garden and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.

• 2:40 PM

  Interactive networking roundtable discussions

  You’ve heard from our expert on how to stand out from the crowd with your personal brand. Now it’s over to you! Grab a coffee and take this opportunity to reflect on your own personal brand in roundtable discussion groups. 

• 3:10 PM

  PANEL: The transfer of wealth to women – The opportunity for advisors

  Research shows that by 2026, women in Canada will control almost half of all accumulated financial wealth, as a result of inheritance and increased income. With wealth transfer peaking in 2030, and more women looking for financial advice than ever before, it’s crucial to understand the needs of female clients in order to future-proof your business. In this session, we will unpack the unique need for female advisors in a changing wealth space – and how you can best prepare for new opportunities ahead. 

  • Facts and figures on the female economy, and what they mean for the wealth management industry 
  • How can we attract and retain more women to best serve increasing numbers of female clients? 
  • Ways to attract the next generation into wealth management 
  • New standards for work-life balance and benefits in the wealth space 
  • How to establish your unique value proposition to inform your approach to client management  

  Moderator

  

  Diana Oddi

  Director of Marketing, Communications and Practice Management
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

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  Diana Oddi

  Director of Marketing, Communications and Practice Management
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

  Diana is Director of Marketing, Communications and Practice Management for Mandeville Private Client Inc. Diana has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry working in various roles including project management, sales and corporate affairs. She leads all marketing and promotional efforts for the Mandeville group and has played an instrumental role in developing the Mandeville brand, digital client and advisor experience and content marketing strategy. Diana is also responsible for the development and delivery of the Core Skills professional development program for advisors, the advisor reward and recognitions program, all sales events including the national sales conference. She enjoys leveraging her experiences to support advisors in the execution of their practice management and business development strategies. Diana and her team were nominated as finalists for Marketing Team of the Year by Wealth Professional. 

  Panelists

  

  Christine Rodrigues

  Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer
  National Bank Independent Network

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  Christine Rodrigues

  Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer
  National Bank Independent Network

  As the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at National Bank Independent Network (NBIN), Christine’s mandate is broad and diverse. Her responsibilities include, Business Development Strategy, Client Service & Relationship Management, Client Training & Onboarding in addition to overseeing NBIN’s Risk & Regulatory Operations.

  Christine has held a number of senior leadership roles that span several different financial service areas, including Sales, Product Development, Client Service, Trading, Operations, Communications and Risk Management.  Christine has extensive knowledge and experience working with investment advisors, portfolio managers and buy-side firms. She has a passion for continuous improvement with a constant focus on the client experience.
  Christine is part of National Bank’s Inclusion & Diversity Council, is involved in leading National Bank’s Women in Leadership Network (Ontario/GTA group), is a Mentor for a number of women in the Financial and Wealth Management space, and is an active participant in the community working with adults with special needs. She is a Director of the Board for the Luso Canadian Charitable Society, an organization that support adults living with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

  

  Catherine Dorazio

  Managing Director, Business Development
  Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital

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  Catherine Dorazio

  Managing Director, Business Development
  Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital

  Catherine Dorazio, Managing Director, Business Development at Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. has responsibility for corporate branding and recruitment, as well as leading an experienced team of investment professionals nationally. Catherine works with Jeff Guise, Managing Director, Investments and Ramy Dimitry, Managing Director, Business Management & Operations to set the strategic direction of the company.

  Previously, Catherine worked with CC&L Private Capital as Vice President and Portfolio Manager where she built a successful practice guiding the investments of private clients and foundations.

  Catherine earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degree, MBA degree, Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation, and completed the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) program of the Family Enterprise Xchange. Prior to a career in finance, she represented Canada as a professional freestyle snowboarder in World Cup and media events globally.

  Catherine worked with BC Children’s Hospital for 13 years in various capacities including Head of the Sponsorship Committee for the Crystal Ball. She has also worked extensively with BC Women’s Hospital and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs among other worthwhile causes.

  In 2021, Catherine was recognized as a talent leader by Wealth Professional Canada magazine for her contributions toward advancement of diversity and inclusion in CC&L Private Capital. BCBusiness magazine named her one of BC’s Most Influential Women in Finance in 2019 and one of BC’s 50 Most Influential Women in 2015. In 2018, Catherine was selected as a finalist for the Female Executive of the Year by WP Women in Wealth Management. In 2017, she was a finalist in the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Awards program award, alongside Jeff Guise and Corey MacEachern for their leadership of CC&L Private Capital. Catherine is also a past recipient of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 award and the finance industry Five Star Professional award. Recently, she began sharing her career pursuits as a public speaker, and can often be found relaxing with her family on the ski hills of Whistler.

  

  Lisa Langley

  President, CEO & Founder
  Emerge Canada Inc.

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  Lisa Langley

  President, CEO & Founder
  Emerge Canada Inc.

  Lisa Langley is the President, CEO & Founder of Emerge. Lisa founded Emerge in January 2016 to provide distribution and marketing support for emerging asset managers. She has over 30 years of investment management industry experience. Prior to founding Emerge, Lisa has worked globally in the financial industry, she worked for over 25 years in Toronto where she was the President & COO of First Asset Advisory Services in Toronto, Canada where she raised over a billion dollars in assets and successfully sold the firm. She then went on to the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) where she was the Vice President of Member Services and following this made her way to Scotland where she was the Managing Director of Global Product Development for Alliance Trust. Lisa landed in Buffalo, NY as the Partner and CCO of Sandhill Investment Management, before founding Emerge. Having served in multiple executive roles in the product development and distribution sectors in the US, Canada, and the UK, Lisa found it was time to take her expertise and start Emerge. Most recently, Lisa was awarded CEO of the Year for financial services in Canada and recognized as the first woman investment fund company owner in Canada. 

  Lisa graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a BBA in Finance and later received her MBA from the Kellogg Schulich School of Business Executive MBA Program. 

  

  Edward Simpson

  Investment Advisor
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

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  Edward Simpson

  Investment Advisor
  Mandeville Private Client Inc.

  Edward is the Co-Founder of Zagari Simpson and Branch owner with Mandeville Private Client Inc, a Montreal based firm providing principle-based investment advice combined with tailored, goal-oriented financial planning. Edward provides investment management services to accredited investors in Canada. 

   As a Mandeville Private Client Inc. partner, our securities dealer, Edward provides his clients broad access to a diversified suite of public and private investment options. 

   Edward has over 15 years industry experience and is keenly focused on helping clients develop a strong investment framework based on a set of proven principles.  

• 3:55 PM

  Closing Keynote Fireside Chat: Navigating the markets – Notable trends to future-proof your business

  Market volatility, a rising rate environment and digital disruptions are just a few of the forces evolving the wealth management landscape. New technologies and hybrid models are changing the way advice and investment products are delivered. As we navigate global market forces, what are the latest trends, opportunities and outlook for the investing environment in the year ahead? In this session, hear from Helen Hayes, Head of iShares Canada on the BlackRock Investment Outlook. Discover the latest thinking on priorities across trending asset classes, big data and analytics, and a new emphasis on goals-based advice – as well as what you need to know to remain an informed and effective leader.  

  

  Helen Hayes

  Managing Director and Head of iShares Canada
  BlackRock

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  Helen Hayes

  Managing Director and Head of iShares Canada
  BlackRock

  Helen Hayes, Managing Director is the Head of iShares Canada for BlackRock. As Head of iShares Canada, Helen is responsible for deepening client relationships and strengthening iShares leadership position in Canada through the strategic alliance with RBC. Helen is a member of the Americas iShares ExCo, Canada ExCo and Chair of the RBC Alliance SteerCo. 

   

  Beyond the firm, Helen is actively involved with several not-for profit organizations. She is a member of the United Way of Greater Toronto Major Giving Cabinet and sits on the Advisory Council for the Toronto Chapter of 100 Women in Finance. She teaches Yoga/Meditation at Power Yoga Canada in support of community based programs to access Yoga. Helen has spent most of her 25+ year career in Capital Markets including UBS and CIBC, where she held progressively senior roles in Sales, Trading & Research Distribution. During her time at CIBC, she spent 5 years in London, United Kingdom leading the Equities team with responsibility for the Distribution team in Hong Kong. She holds an MBA from IVEY Business School at Western University, Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts Honors from Queen’s University.   

  Moderator

  

  James Burton

  Managing Editor
  Wealth Professional

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  James Burton

  Managing Editor
  Wealth Professional

• 4:20 PM

  Closing remarks