About Us

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson, CIM®

Investment Advisor

Leif has been working closely with business owners and their families for the better part of two decades, building a reputation for trust and strategic insight. Prior to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns, Leif worked in the firm’s Commercial Banking and Global Asset Management divisions, gaining invaluable experience and perspective while working in both the Vancouver and Toronto markets.

He holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation and brings an extensive background in complex financial structures, positioning him well to offer affluent individuals and their families highly customized wealth management solutions and comprehensive tax planning tailored to their unique goals.

A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Leif is deeply committed to philanthropy and actively serves on the board of directors for both the National Service Dogs Charity and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo region.

Outside of the office, Leif enjoys spending quality time with family and his beloved chocolate Labrador, Cello. He can often be found at a local hockey rink or on the golf course.

Our Partners

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Bhanu Kendall

Private Banker

Being a Private Banker I have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of professionals, business owners and executives to help them achieve their unique wealth goals. I pride myself in taking time to understand what is important to each of my clients to provide sound financial advice and customize solutions to fit their individualized needs. Not only do my clients have a dedicated Private Banker, but a team of professionals supporting them on their wealth path whether it is Investment Management, Comprehensive Financial Planning or Trust & Estate Planning. I draw on over 10 years of banking experience and expertise to provide a seamless client service experience.   

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Stuart Clark, M.Tax, TEP

Estate & Insurance Advisor

Stuart is a specialist at insurance-based wealth and estate planning strategies with a focus to service the high net worth and ultra-high net worth clientele of BMO Private Banking and BMO Nesbitt Burns. His objective is to help families and businesses transfer wealth in an efficient and tax advantaged manner. As a member of the BMO Wealth Management team, he integrates wealth planning strategies that minimize the impact of taxation to you now and to your estate in the future.

Prior to joining BMO Estate Insurance Advisory Services, Stuart worked with BMO Private Banking as a Specialized Planner – Tax to integrate comprehensive tax and wealth plans to enrich the financial success of BMO Private Banking clientele. He also acted as a consultant and instructor to financial advisors with one of Canada’s largest life insurance companies, and provided specialized taxation service with two of Canada’s large accounting firms and the Canada Revenue Agency.

We believe that our clients have chosen us because of our beliefs and values. One of the highest honors a person can give another is to allow them to manage their money. Our view is that we have to bring value added to the relationship. Our investment style and process keeps us in touch with our clients on a regular basis, while providing exceptional long term service.