Meet Our Team

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.

Andrée advises high net worth individuals, professionals and entrepreneurs on specialized estate and trust solutions, as part of an integrated wealth planning team.

Andrée joined BMO in November 2015 as a Wealth Management Consultant, where she supported our teams in offering a broader wealth planning experience for their high net worth clients` needs. In addition to having earned her TEP and CFP designations, Andrée’s background includes private practice as a lawyer, and 8 years at another major financial institution as a Trusts and Estates Consultant. She was called to the New Brunswick bar in 2006, and the Nova Scotia bar in 2008. In addition, she is Past Chair of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners` Atlantic Branch, and Past Chair of the Halifax Estate Planning Council.

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.

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.

Amanda has been a part of the Business Banking Industry for over 15 years, during which time she has built extensive knowledge in financial analysis and portfolio management. She has experience in business lending and specialize in developing solutions to help her clients achieve their business goals. She has attained a Masters in Economics and was drawn to the world of banking and customer service early on in her career.

Amanda offers professional experience, industry insights and financial solutions that her clients can depend on to help manage their business successfully.

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.

 Peter MacLeod is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and provides both lending and deposit solutions for a portfolio of commercial banking clients. Peter started working at BMO in 2014 while pursuing his Bachelor of Commerce at St. Mary’s University. He moved into Commercial banking to begin as a commercial banking credit analyst. It was in this position that Peter began his pursuing his CPA designation and was successful in joining as a CPA Charter holder in 2018. Peter now currently manages a diverse portfolio of BMO commercial clients that have various lending, treasury and deposit needs. His clients are from a diverse group of industries however Peter does have a specific concentration in the seafood industry in Nova Scotia. His team is all located out of Nova Scotia, and he has access to various local partners at BMO to assist with any client need outside of his expertise.

Susan joined BMO Trust Co. in April 2017 and is responsible for Estate and Trust business in Atlantic Canada. Prior to joining BMO Trust Co., Susan worked in the Estate & Trust industry for another major Canadian financial institution where she was responsible for the day to day administration of a large Estate and Trust portfolio. She has extensive expertise in the settlement of estates, testamentary and inter vivos trusts and the administration of the assets of incapable individuals. Susan also has experience in the non-profit sector delivering fundraising programs and events.