With over three decades of experience at BMO Financial Group and over a decade of experience as a Private Banker, Susan is a leader in providing integrated services to affluent families at all stages of their lives. Susan has extensive banking and lending experience with both personal and commercial clients, guiding families through tough times of transition and meeting their day-to-day needs. Susan has focused on serviing affluent and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as corporations and institutions throughout Vancouver Island. 

With almost a decade in the financial services industry, and two decades being self-employed, Melanie is an expert member of our Private Banking team. Prior to joining the Private Bank, Melanie guided and advised BMO clients as a Financial Services Manager and Financial Services Coordinator. Melanie obtained the Personal Financial Planner designation in 2015.

Melanie serves affluent and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as corporations and institutions throughout Vancouver Island. She has extensive banking and lending experience with both personal and commercial clients, and she is known for getting it done right the first time, making things happen during challenging times.

With Melanie's banking and entrepreneurial experience, you can be confident you have a partner who will understand your personal and professional needs, and who is dedicated to ensuring you benefit from the unique services and solutions offered by BMO Private Banking.

Kirk advises ultra-high net worth clients, families and business owners on comprehensive wealth planning, including family wealth preservation, business succession, tax, trust & estate, philanthropic and cross-border planning. Drawing on over 35 years extensive experience, Kirk helps clients articulate objectives for their wealth. He focuses on discovery to create value by helping identify issues and narrow scope on customized planning solutions. Kirk has an MBA from Dalhousie University, is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) and Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA). Kirk is married with two adult children, lives on Vancouver Island and spends substantial time with clients, family and friends in Greater Vancouver and the B.C. Interior

Jamie's objective is to review, analyze and provide insurance-based tax and estate planning strategies. Using a disciplined and professional approach, Jamie implements complementary concepts to a traditional investment portfolio. Specializing in providing solutions tailored for affluent investors, he offers customized strategies for individuals, as well as privately owned Canadian corporations and shareholders.