Meet Our Team

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.

Sangzi Zhou is the Director, Estate Planning at BMO Private Wealth, based in Vancouver. She supports private wealth clients across British Columbia markets and the Edmonton market with their estate planning needs, collaborating closely with investment advisors, lawyers, and accountants to structure tailored estate plans.

Before stepping into her current role, Sangzi worked as a Senior Trust Officer with BMO Trust Company, where she oversaw complex estate and trust matters. Prior to joining BMO, she practiced at a full service law firm in Vancouver, focusing on trust and estate planning, administration, and real estate matters. She is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Sangzi is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and speaks conversational French. Outside the office, she enjoys sharpening her photography skills, travelling to new destinations, and discovering new restaurants.

Vicki advises high net worth individuals and families on estate and trust planning as part of BMO Private Wealth’s integrated Wealth Planning team. She works closely with clients to develop tailored estate planning strategies that preserve wealth and facilitate the efficient transfer of assets across generations.

Called to the Bar as a lawyer in British Columbia and an accredited Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Vicki advises on a wide range of estate planning matters, including probate fee planning, trust planning, business succession planning, and Will Variation claims. She collaborates with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to clients’ unique needs and objectives.

Prior to joining BMO Private Wealth, Vicki practised law at a boutique full-service law firm and served as a Senior Trust Officer with a large national trust company. Her experience in trust and estate administration provides valuable insight into the practical challenges of estate implementation, enabling her to identify and address potential planning issues before they arise.

Vicki is fluent in Mandarin and conversant in Cantonese.

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 discovering 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. With deep roots in Newfoundland and having grown‑up and worked in St. John’s, he is frequently home to meet clients and visit family and friends.

Michael Bacon works with affluent individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and professionals to design and implement comprehensive financial strategies. His expertise covers retirement planning, tax and estate considerations, succession planning, and philanthropic giving, all tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.

With more than two decades of experience in banking, investments, and financial planning, Michael brings a thoughtful and solutions-oriented approach to even the most complex situations. Since joining BMO Private Wealth in 2007, he has focused on building lasting client relationships through clear communication, careful listening, and practical guidance. By collaborating with a network of specialized colleagues, he ensures clients benefit from coordinated strategies that address their full financial picture.

A long-time resident of Victoria, BC, Michael is deeply connected to the community he serves. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with loved ones and exploring Vancouver Island’s natural beauty.