Meet Our Team

For over 20 years Mark has been helping families preserve and enhance their wealth through a disciplined and pro-active wealth management approach. He is a recognized leader who has demonstrated an ability to take complex investment and financial matters and provide clients with solid solutions and communicates them simply and clearly. Mark and his team specialize in providing advice for individuals, institutions and foundations that is proactive, insightful and truly reflects each clients' unique needs and goals.

He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria, specializing in International Trade and Economics. Mark has conducted extensive training and education beyond just Investment Management to include areas such as business succession planning, estate issues, financial and retirement planning and has achieved the designation of Wealth Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns. Mark is a Professional Financial Planner and an Insurance Advisor (Level II).

Born and raised in Victoria, Mark has a passion for the West Coast. Mark and his wife Natasha have four children: Benjamin, Alexander, Kiera and Jessica and enjoy the outdoors and numerous activities Vancouver Island has to offer.

With more than 10 years in the financial industry, Larissa understands the importance of forming meaningful relationships and the impact that has on her ability to help clients achieve their personal and financial goals. A planner by nature, Larissa’s approach is that no detail goes overlooked – this helps her gain a strong understanding of each client’s unique situation, where they want to go, and what strategies to implement to get them there.

Larissa started in financial services as a teller at a credit union, while completing her Bachelor of Business Administration degree. She then transitioned into wealth management which has given her experience working with a multitude of clients and their families in the areas of investment management, retirement planning, insurance, tax and estate planning. Larissa’s credentials include being fully licensed as a Registered Representative and a Certified Financial Planner® since 2016.  

Larissa was born and raised in Port Coquitlam, BC and spent most of her life in the Greater Vancouver area before moving to Victoria in 2016. She can found at the gym most mornings before the sun comes up, and hopes to improve her golf game in the years to come. She also enjoys learning about wine, and has completed the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1 Award in Wine.

Assumpta joined the Hutcheson Wealth Advisory Group 13 years ago from the Bank of Montreal Harris Private Banking. She has over 30 years banking experience in a variety of areas with BMO Financial Group, and is the hub of our commitment to personal service.

Assumpta completed the Canadian Securities Course in 1997, and the Professional Financial Planning Course in 2008.

In her spare time, Assumpta enjoys Yoga, running and gardening.

Caitlin is the newest team member to the Hutcheson Wealth Advisory Group, joining in February 2022. She works closely with Mark, Assumpta and Larissa in a supporting capacity to help deliver exceptional service to all our clients. She is primarily responsible for handling account documentation, processing transfers, and various administrative tasks.

Caitlin was born and raised in the UK, and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Victoria. Her career in the financial industry began in 2019, and since then she has successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course.

In her spare time, Caitlin can be found enjoying one of Victoria's many beautiful beaches, or exploring the the island with her fiancé, family, and friends.