Josh King, CPA, CA

Investment Advisor

I was born & raised in Cape Breton before leaving to attend Mount Saint Vincent University where I obtained my Bachelor of Business Administration degree. I completed my Chartered Accountant designation while working at Wilde Timmons Michaud in Halifax before moving to the South Shore where I went on to spend the next 10+ years in both public & corporate accounting roles.

During my career, I learned what I enjoyed most was interacting with people, building relationships, and helping people find solutions to their problems. As an Investment Advisor I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with people everyday while leveraging my unique skill set to benefit my clients. I pride myself on providing an exceptional client experience with the goal of building trust and creating a comfortable, safe, & open environment with a family feel.

I consider my greatest accomplishment in life to be my family. My wife Chelsea & I are proud parents of two young children, our daughter Sawyer and son Cooper, who keep us busy and always entertained. Having a young family and knowing the challenges of juggling all the responsibilities that come with it, I enjoy working with clients who have young families to help alleviate the stress of managing your financial affairs alone. I look forward to the opportunity to develop those relationships early and grow together while giving clients peace of mind knowing their savings for retirement and children's education is in safe hands.

Contact me or book online for a commitment-free consultation to get a second opinion on your current situation or to get started on your financial goals.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jeff Robichaud

Senior Private Banker

Jeff began his career with Bank of Montreal in February 2004.  He has held a variety of positions and has developed a well-rounded skill set of financial expertise. 

In his current role as a Senior Private Banker, Jeff helps high-net worth clients develop and implement customized and integrated wealth management solutions, ranging from Private Banking to Investment, Trust and Estate Planning Solutions.  His experience has taught him that every client is unique and he is able to provide solutions specific to their requirements.

Jeff graduated from Saint Mary's University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.  He enjoys many sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
 

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Karen Sparks

Director, Philanthropic Advisory Services, BMO Private Wealth

Karen joined BMO Private Wealth in 2011 as a High Net Worth Planner, following progressively senior roles in the financial services industry that specialized in wealth planning, marketing and communications, and business development. In these roles, Karen engaged clients in meaningful conversations about their family’s needs and desires, providing strategies to meet their goals in the most tax-efficient manner possible, all within the framework of a comprehensive and holistic approach to wealth planning.

Together, we provide a multi-dimensional perspective that offers a valuable complement to our clients’ other professional counsel. Our goal is to empower clients with comprehensive and customized solutions; resolving complex situations through coordinated and proactive wealth plans.

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Mathieu Lefebvre, CPA, CA, CFA

Vice President, Business Advisory & Succession Planning

Building relationships with clients is paramount to becoming a trusted advisor. Mathieu’s goal is to develop rapport with clients through open communication, trust and exceptional service. Leaning on his diverse background and experience, Mathieu provides guidance to private business owners and families in the areas of business succession, transition, growth through acquisitions, sell-side M&A, and valuations for the purposes of wealth planning and exit planning.

Prior to joining BMO Wealth Management in 2018, Mathieu has over 10 years of experience with national and Big 4 accounting firms. Working within the M&A Transaction services Group, he advised private company owners across multiple industries, with business enterprise values ranging from $3 million to +$100 million on all aspects of the M&A transaction process, from the initial analysis of financial and operational performance to the closing of the transaction (i.e. divestitures, acquisitions, due diligence, projections/financial modeling, and business valuations). Other areas of experience include corporate restructuring and insolvency, financings, and corporate audits.

About BMO Private Wealth

Backed by over 200 years of stability and resources of BMO Financial Group, BMO Private Wealth is built on a proven track record with two long-standing successful legacy businesses: BMO Private Banking and BMO Nesbitt Burns. 

BMO Private Wealth's multi-disciplinary team of professionals from one of North America’s leading full-service investment firms and Canada’s best private bank* take a holistic and proactive approach to helping you navigate the complex process of managing your wealth. 

BMO Private Wealth is a brand name for a business group consisting of: Bank of Montreal, BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO Private Investment Counsel Inc. and BMO Trust Company. Not all products and services are offered by all legal entities within BMO Private Wealth.  Further details.

 

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