Our Partners
Kristie Smith, JD, TEP
Director, Estate Planning – Atlantic Region
Kristie provides estate planning guidance to high and ultra high net worth individuals, families and business owners in the context of their personal and business wealth planning. Kristie's approach focuses on guiding clients to identify their priorities - family, philanthropy, security, etc. - and developing customized strategies and options to empower clients to achieve their financial and non-financial goals. She works collaboratively with internal and external advisors to ensure that all aspects of a client's wealth plan support their legacy goals.
Kristie brings over 10 years of legal experience, in private practice and wealth management. She has a J.D. from the University of Ottawa and a B.Sc. from McGill University, and holds the TEP designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Estate Planning Council of Canada.
Kristie lives in St. John's, NL, with her husband and their two daughters.
Danette Pottle, BA (Econ), MBA, PFP
Estate and Insurance Advisor
As an Estate and Insurance Advisor, Danette provides clients with a plan to highlight opportunities, including the reduction of estate costs and taxes, ensuring that the beneficiaries receive the maximum value of their estate. She assists in providing unique strategies that complement your current financial situation and communicate your wishes for the future.
Tyler Mackisoc
Private Banker
Tyler helps guide high net worth clients in developing and implementing customized wealth management solutions, ranging from Private Banking to Investment, and Trust and Estate Planning services. His extensive background in banking and lending ensures each client receives the expert, and personalized service they need to ensure family success now, and in the future. He is firmly committed to developing relationships built on trust. A native of Calgary, AB, Tyler has moved to the Maritimes and proudly calls Antigonish, NS home with his wife Kaylyn.
Melissa Mosher
Private Banker
As a Private Banker, Melissa is committed to building great relationships and personal connections to create partnerships that last. Whether you are seeking customized banking, payment solutions or bespoke lending, Platinum banking is designed to simplify your most complex banking requirements. We focus on understanding your needs and provide expertise on a full range of customized personal and professional banking, lending and payment solutions to help you and your family save time, simplify life and achieve your goals.
Wanda MacKay, TEP
Senior Trust Officer
I’m committed to understanding client needs and personally assist them to achieve their goals and help carry out their legacy.
Wanda MacKay has over two decades of experience working in the financial services industry. Before joining BMO Private Banking in 2012, Wanda gained extensive exposure to the Estate & Trust industry by working for a major industry leader. Wanda’s role as a Senior Trust Officer includes administering estates and trusts within Atlantic Canada. In addition, she works with BMO Financial group clients, in conjunction with their professional legal and tax advisors, to develop customized estate plans. On a personal note, Wanda enjoys reading and swimming. She also works with her family on their farm.
Brodie Taylor, CPA, CA
Director, Tax Planning
Brodie assists high net worth clients, professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve their personal goals through the development of a comprehensive wealth plan.
Brodie has been working in professional service industry since 2010 and has extensive experience in tax planning for personal and corporate clients. Brodie draws on his experience working personal and corporate clients and involves a team of professionals to address specific needs with regards to tax, estate planning and insurance.