Meet the Team

For over 30 years, Jeff has been in the business of helping clients maintain and build wealth. This is accomplished through conservative investment strategies and creating estate preservation solutions. An established client relationship with a balance of professionally managed money and trading opportunities is how he prefers to operate his business.

The cornerstone of his practice is personalized service. As trust is the basis of any relationship, clients that trust his recommendations understand that they are based on his efforts in matching their personal financial objectives with financial assets.

An ongoing consultative approach solidifies long-term relationships that are built upon integrity, trust, knowledge and experience.

Robert, who also goes by "Gus", entered the securities industry in 1976 after completing a B.A. at Memorial University in 1974 and a Masters in Business Administration at Dalhousie in 1976.

Gus began his training in New York with Merrill Lynch Canada where he completed the New York Stock Exchange exam. After 12 plus years with that firm, he helped open the Burns Fry office in St. John’s in 1988. In 1994 he was part of the team that merged with Nesbitt Thomson to form BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Over the past 50 years Gus has believed in a conservative, client-first, investment approach. This is accomplished through intuitive trading opportunities and an assortment of managed products.

Throughout his career, Gus has been involved with industry associations serving on the Atlantic District Council of the Investment Dealers Association from 1984 to 1987, and on the Investment Industry Association of Canada Atlantic Council from June 2007 to present.

As a charter member of the Canadian Progress Club St. John’s, he has spent over 25 years helping raise money for the Vera Perlin Society, and Newfoundland and Labrador Special Olympics. Gus was National President of the Progress Club in 1993 and has also been active in the hockey world as a past president of Avalon Minor Hockey and the first chairman of the Break-A-Way Foundation whose mandate is to financially assist youth in the province to participate in minor hockey programs.

Since 1997, Craig has gained extraordinary wealth management experience in helping affluent & high-net worth clients overcome financial challenges and achieve financial success. He is very passionate about leveraging his BMO Private Wealth’s team of experts and industry-leading platform to foster strong client relationships built upon mutual trust and integrity.

Craig believes in collaboratively working with clients to understand their financial planning needs and risk profile before recommending an appropriate portfolio strategy. He has a conservative investment philosophy guided by sound risk management principles including portfolio diversification and rebalancing.

Craig has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and has earned his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) professional designation.

Matthew Crane is a Senior Wealth Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns Private Wealth, based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador while servicing clients across the island. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make confident, informed decisions about their wealth — both today and across generations.

Matthew first started his career with BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2008, working out of the Halifax main branch, and at University branch, First Canadian Place downtown Toronto. After completing his undergraduate studies at Memorial University, Matthew began to work with the Bank of Montreal in St. John’s as a Financial Services Manager in 2010.

Matthew’s approach is built on thoughtful planning, disciplined investment management, and a clear understanding of each client’s goals. He provides advice across the full spectrum of wealth planning while remaining process-oriented, including portfolio construction and research, retirement and income planning, tax‑efficient investing, and estate and succession considerations while leveraging his partners to lean on their expertise. His focus is on delivering practical, customized strategies that evolve as clients’ lives and priorities change.

Clients value Matthew for his straightforward communication style and his ability to explain complex financial concepts in clear, relatable terms. He believes that strong advice starts with listening, and that long‑term success comes from aligning investment decisions with a client’s broader financial picture and personal values.

Matthew works closely with BMO’s Enterprise Wealth planning partners as well as BMO Family Office and collaborates closely with specialists in tax, estate planning, commercial, and credit to deliver integrated solutions for clients with increasingly complex needs.

Outside of his professional life, Matthew spends most of his time enjoying the outdoors with his family and dogs. Fishing, hunting, mountain biking, snowboarding, hockey, photography, and travel round out his favourite hobbies. Matthew takes pride in building long‑standing relationships based on trust, transparency, and accountability as well as giving back to the community though organizations like The Canadian Progress Club and Avalon Mountain Bike Association.

Frazer has been with BMO Nesbitt Burns for over 21 years. Prior to this, he spent 8 years working in the United States as an IT consultant and 3 years working as Assistant Director of Accounting Services at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook.

Frazer grew up in Corner Brook and competed in alpine skiing, baseball and triathlons in his youth. Frazer attained his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador and earned his Financial Management Advisor designation.

In his spare time, Frazer and his wife enjoy hiking scenic areas on the West Coast of Newfoundland, and renovating Frazer’s 60-year-old childhood home.

Michael graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelors of Business Administration, during which he completed two internships here at BMO Nesbitt Burns as a Marketing Associate. Following his graduation in 2023 he began his career working as a Client Services Associate. He recently completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conducts and Practices Handbook (CPH) and is currently working on the completion of the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) course.

Michael’s keenness on continuing to learn while gaining experience is matched with his eagerness to work with our clients as he begins his career in the investment world with the BCB Wealth team.

When not at work, Michael enjoys playing basketball and hockey, two sports that he thoroughly enjoys to balance out his week.

Kathryn began her career in the financial services industry in 2021, following the completion of a Masters of Technology Management at Memorial University. She completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) and obtained her license prior to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2023. Kathryn is currently working on the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) course.

Gabriela (Gabby) joined our BMO Nesbitt Burns team in 2024 at the start of her professional career, following the completion of her Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of the financial industry and inspired her to pursue a career in wealth management, where she values continuous learning, client service excellence, and professional growth.

In 2025, Gabby completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH), and has since obtained her license.

Originally from a small town in Brazil, Gabby relocated to Newfoundland to pursue her university education. Prior to moving to Canada, she lived in China for four years, where she developed English proficiency and gained a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, languages, and global experiences.

With a strong foundation in office management and executive support, Trina is an accomplished Administrative Assistant bringing over 25 years of experience to the BCB Wealth Team.

Trina graduated in 1998 with a diploma in Office Administration from College of The North Atlantic. Her career began with BMO Nesbitt Burns in June 2005 in our Corner Brook location. Trina takes pride and is committed to optimizing administrative processes, supporting her Team’s success, and most importantly fulfilling the clients’ administrative needs of BCB Wealth.

When she is away from the office, Trina enjoys many activities including hiking, reading, baking & spending time at her cabin.