Meet Our Team

Stephen McMillan brings nearly four decades of international business experience to our team. A skilled relationship builder, Stephen works closely with Kevin O’Sullivan to connect with high and ultra-high-net-worth clients who require sophisticated and comprehensive wealth management services.

Working frequently with new Canadians, Canadians working temporarily overseas, or individuals here on work permits, Stephen guides clients through our onboarding process seamlessly to help them access investment management, tax and estate planning, and insurance solutions, among other tailored services. 

Originally from the United Kingdom and then raised and educated in Ireland, Stephen’s family owns an international shipping and commodity trading business. He has lived and worked across Europe and North America owning and operating agricultural, natural resource and commodities companies. Stephen’s entrepreneurial spirit and global exposure help him relate well to our sophisticated clients.

 

Stephen began his Business Administration degree and earned a Business and Languages Diploma from the European Business School in London, UK and then completed his degree at the University of New Brunswick, where he taught an MBA course and mentored students. He spent several years as an International Private Banker and Senior Commercial Account Manager with another major Canadian bank working with Kevin O’Sullivan before joining BMO Nesbitt Burns with him in 2025. Fluent in English with working knowledge of French and German, Stephen holds Canadian, UK and EU citizenship. His memberships include the Supply Chain Management Association (Canada), International Warehouse Logistics Association Canada, Multiport Ship Agencies Network in London, UK, and the BC/Atlantic Canada Chamber of Commerce.

While living in Eastern Canada, Stephen volunteered to house and support new Canadians to transition successfully to life in Canada. His personal pursuits include international travel, hiking and rugby.

 

Silvana forms strong bonds with our clients through her approachability, friendliness, kindness, and excellent communication skills. She is your first touchpoint when you need to open an account, send a wire transfer, move funds in and out of your accounts, schedule a meeting, or ask a question. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that all requests are handled with precision and confidentiality.

 

Fluent in English and Spanish, Silvana provides consistently excellent client service and

establishes structured processes to ensure all our documents and scheduling are properly organized. Whether addressing immediate concerns or handling detailed administrative requests, she approaches each interaction with the same level of professionalism and care. In addition, Silvana is currently working to obtain her license to execute trades.

 

Born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Silvana moved to Vancouver in 2010. In 2013, she started her career as a Client Service Representative at another major Canadian bank in Vancouver and joined Kevin O’Sullivan’s team there in 2022. Prior to entering the financial industry, Silvana worked as a Marketing and Communications copywriter in Guayaquil for 14 years and as a copywriting instructor at the Faculty of Art, Design, and Audiovisual Communication at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL). Upon coming to Canada, she completed partial studies toward a Marketing and Communications Certificate at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).

 

Silvana volunteered extensively at her daughter’s school as a lunch and playground supervisor from 2019 to 2022. Today, she serves as supervisor of the children’s liturgy at her parish church every Sunday. Silvana resides on the North Shore with her husband and daughter. Nothing is more precious to her than time spent with her family.