Meet Our Team

Jed Brezer is a Senior Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns. He started working in the Financial Service industry in 1996 and he joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in March 2005.

Jed graduated from the University of Arizona. Prior to Joining BMO Nesbitt Burns Jed started and ran several small businesses in the US and Canada.

Jed and his wife Liz have two children, Brooklyn and Dawson. Jed is currently on the Board of Directors for Fraser Academy School and is a volunteering ski instructor and coach for the Whistler Adaptive Ski Program.

David joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2015 and has worked in financial services & wealth management since 2010.

David was born and raised in Vancouver and he attended the University of Victoria where he majored in Economics. David is a licensed Portfolio Manager and a Senior Investment Advisor. He holds the CIM designation (Chartered Investment Manager) and the Level 1 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

David is on the board of directors for Youth Education Farms Society (YEF), a Canadian Registered Charity that he co-founded. YEF’s mission statement is to provide tuition for grade school and beyond to underprivileged and orphaned children in Swaziland, Africa and to develop agricultural social enterprises that can be used to create jobs and income for the deserving living in the surrounding Swazi communities. David also enjoys outdoor sports and travelling with his wife and children.

Marion Reems is a Senior Wealth Advisor and a Portfolio Manager on the team. She is our business, retirement and estate planning specialist and she works closely with clients and in-house counsel to provide customized wealth management services. Marion has been with BMO for over 15 years and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.

Marion has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Degree with a major in Accounting and has her MBA from Dalhousie University. 

Marion enjoys spending time with her husband Brian and her two children Cleo and Oliver. She is an avid cyclist and is involved in BMO Private Wealth Women for Wealth Initiatives. 

Lili Hao is a Senior Investment Advisor and has more than 15 years of experience working in the financial services industry. She previously worked as an account manager for another financial institution prior to joining BMO Private Wealth in 2015. Lili has the CIM designation (Chartered Investment Manager) and her BA from the University of British Columbia.

Lili can speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Mahad Farrukh is an Associate Portfolio Manager who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Mahad had extensive experience in active investing, idea generation, portfolio management, equity research and ESG integration. He has significant experience in Healthcare, Consumer, Technology and Alternative Sectors. Mahad previously worked with one of the largest institutional investors in Canada with a Global Equity team that managed close to $6 billion in assets at it's peak.

Mahad holds a Bachelor of Science (double majors) in Economics and Finance, Master of Science in Finance (specialization in Investment Management) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

In his spare time, Mahad enjoys cycling, playing football, hiking and listening to music.

Kenzy Ho is an Associate Portfolio Manager on the team. Kenzy was born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Finance and Kenzy recently received the Chartered Investment Manager designation. Kenzy joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2009 and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns, Kenzy spent 10 years working in Hong Kong. She worked at Citi Smith Barney (Private Client Division) as a Senior Client Service Associate and was also involved in the early stages of an online brokerage firm which was a joint venture formed between JP Morgan & Pacific Century CyberWorks.

Kenzy works closely with our clients to ensure they receive quick, accurate and efficient service. Kenzy also assists with implementation and monitoring of client portfolios.

Kenzy can speak fluent English and Cantonese and is proficient in Mandarin as well.

Kenzy and her husband, Alex, are proud parents of their three children Kaitlyn, Gavin and Gabriel. Kenzy enjoys travelling with her family.

Samantha Cieslak is a Senior Wealth Associate and Financial Planner on the team. Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team as she has been in the financial services industry for more than 17 years. 

Samantha is the Financial Planner on the team and holds the Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP). She also has the CIM (Chartered Investment Manager) designation.
Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and is an avid runner.

Ling Wu joined our team in 2022 as a Wealth Associate. Ling has been with BMO since 2007 and has held positions in various roles within BMO, Nesbitt Burns and BMO Private Wealth. Most recently Ling has spent seven years at BMO Private Wealth working on the investment counselling side.

Ling graduated from UBC Sauder business school with a major in finance and she gained the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation in 2021.

Outside of work, Ling enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and various outdoor activities.

Tracy joined our team in February 2020 as an Administration Associate. Prior to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns, Tracy worked as a Legal Assistant at a Notary's office where she gained valuable experience in administration.

Tracy can speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Kelly is a Client Service Assistant and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role. Kelly previously worked with Jed Brezer at BMO Nesbitt Burns a few years back but decided to take some time off to raise her children. 

Kelly's role will focus on delivering superior client service and serving all your administrative needs.

In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband Gus and their two kids Niko and Leo. She also enjoys waterskiing, sunny days at the beach and delicious food.

Sarah is an Associate on our team and Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her previous roles within the Bank of Montreal. Sarah has worked in the financial services industry, specifically with the Bank of Montreal since 2012. Prior to joining the Bank of Montreal Sarah attended the University of Western Ontario where she graduated with a double major.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys good food, travelling, and spending time outdoors.

Elena is the newest addition to our team, joining with a strong foundation in client service and administration. Elena's previous role was with BMO Private Wealth where she worked as a Branch Administrator, specializing in managing client data and ensuring compliance. Elena’s background includes over a decade in marketing, customer support and sales.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and Human Resources and has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

Outside of work, Elena enjoys spending time with her two sons playing basketball, frisbee or building Lego creations. She is also an active volunteer in her community.

Mui is the most recent addition to our team, joining as an Administration Assistant.

Mui has over fifteen years of experience in the Insurance industry, where she provided customer service to clients and provided administrative support to the sales team.

Mui can speak fluent English and Cantonese.

In her spare time, Mui enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to try new recipes and travelling whenever possible. She is also an animal advocate who has previously fostered dogs who needed a temporary home and she plans to return to this when her kids are older.

Becky joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in March 2019 and has brought a different perspective to the team based on her academic background and broad experiences in the financial industry.

Becky has Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC, majoring in Economics and minoring in Asian Studies and Languages. Prior to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns, Becky was an assistant to the Investment and Retirement Planner at RBC Royal Bank. She has more than 10 years of experience in banking, office administration, and customer service. Becky's previous experience in the banking industry enables her to apply an integrated and personalized approach when providing financial strategies to clients.

Outside of the office, Becky can be found taking dance classes of all kinds. And she also enjoys travelling and participating in various kinds of outdoor activities.

Becky can speak fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Zach recently joined Nesbitt Burns as a Client Service Assistant. Prior to joining our team, Zach started with BMO in 2021, where he worked in personal banking. Zach has acquired a strong background in client service and administration. He enjoys building meaningful relationships with clients while supporting them with their financial goals.

Zach was born in Inner Mongolia and raised in Vancouver, he is fluent in both Mandarin and English. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Outside of work, Zach enjoys outdoor activities and travelling with his family.