Blair Hardy, CIM

Senior Investment Advisor

Blair is a Senior Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns with over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 12 years dedicated to helping clients build and preserve wealth through personalized investment strategies at BMO Nesbitt Burns. He holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, reflecting his commitment to delivering expert, disciplined, and strategic advice.

Known for his client-focused approach and strategic insight, Blair provides comprehensive wealth management services, specializing in retirement planning, estate planning, tax-efficient investing, insurance solutions, and business succession strategies. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to deliver tailored investment solutions and build customized plans that align with their unique life goals and ensure long-term financial security.

Blair earned his degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, a foundation that reflects his commitment to discipline, performance, and long-term planning—qualities he applies daily in his advisory role.

Outside of work, Blair enjoys spending time outdoors with his two daughters and two dogs. He stays active by participating in Spartan races during the summer and devotes his winters to coaching his daughter’s ringette team, embodying the values of commitment, teamwork, and perseverance both professionally and personally.

Margaret Gallaher

Administration Assistant

Margaret is a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years of experience at BMO, including the past four years with BMO Nesbitt Burns. She brings deep expertise in everyday banking, lending solutions, and investment services, offering clients a comprehensive and trusted approach to their financial needs.

Fluent in Portuguese, Margaret is known for her client-first mindset and her ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling—a lifelong passion—and spending time with her two teenage daughters. One will be pursuing a BA in Psychology at Mount Royal University in Fall 2025, while the other is beginning to explore film and editing as a creative path.

Azraa Sapp

Senior Client Service Associate

With eight years of experience at Nesbitt Burns coupled with two years on the retail side, Azraa brings a deep commitment to client care and a genuine passion in helping clients achieve their personalized financial goals. She holds a Bachelor of Management from the UofL and is a licensed professional currently pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Known for her empathetic approach Azraa combines her academic background and industry experience in helping the team deliver tailored investment solutions and service.

Outside of work, she stays active enjoying the outdoors and hiking with her husband and loveable dog, exploring new places through travel, and spending time nurturing her garden.

Testimonials

" Blair provides stellar advice, explaining his recommendations clearly, in detail, and backed up by slides.  I also appreciate His team - Margaret and Azraa- sending us weekly newsletters and quickly responding to any concerns I have.  Well done!."  (May 2026)

  - Louise JM 

" Blair is very knowledgeable and always there to help with my questions and concerns..”   (May 2026)

- Lori-Lynn S.

" Blair Hardy and his team always keep us informed about the market, always have plans to navigate through the situations. We’re very appreciated for his professionalism, knowledgeably to help us.”   (May 2026)

-Danny & Maggie C.

"Our advisor takes the time to really listen to what our needs are and provide us with investment strategies that support where we are at now, and where we want to get to."     (May 2026)

-  Keith A.

“Great service and knowledge from the team. Great follow up and communication from the team. It is important to be able to trust your advisor and I absolutely do!”   (May 2025)

- Sherilyn K.

“Amazing job of explaining options in laymans terms, attentive to needs of the customer, and just all around EXCELLENT service level!!”  (May2025)

- Kathryn M.

"Because Blair has always been so helpful and making sure I understand everything. He stays on top of updates to me and when I have needed a cash withdrawal he gets it done very quickly and efficiently.”  (May2025)

- Patrice B.

“Blair Hardy has done a great job with our investments & has always kept us so informed and up-to-date -- much appreciated !”“   (May 2025)


- Ray and Karen L. 

“ Blair, our advisor, meets with my wife and I at least twice a year. He is always available for phone calls or emails and answers any questions quickly. I have learned a lot about investing from Blair and value his expertise."  (May 2025)

-  Keith P and Vivian M. 

“Blair keeps me informed constantly, and if I even need cash from my investments he has everything setup with my TFSA so I don’t have to pay taxes. My RRIF is so well-managed, he never has to touch the principal for my quarterly payouts.”  (Apr 2024) 

- Patrice B.

"We have been extremely happy with the help of our financial advisor who takes the time to review our portfolio in detail, spends the time to understand our current situation and the long term plan. We feel that our investments are in good hands."    (Apr 2024) 

-Keith A.

"I enjoy working with my Financial Advisor and he is making me a lot of money. I get good advise from him."     (Apr 2024) 

-Marion C.

"Blair explains my finances so I understand them.  He is always available to talk to."  (Apr 2024) 

-Marian M.

"Blair Hardy is always quick to respond and provides a steady and calm advisory to my financial strategies."  (Apr 2024) 

- Rudi T.

 

 

 

 

The opinions expressed above are those of the named client author and are in no way representative of the views of all clients. Client testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding outcome of your investments.