Colleen Mahoney, CIM

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor

Colleen has worked almost exclusively with BMO Nesbitt Burns for 24 years. Colleen is a managing partner at Mahoney – Kennedy Private Wealth continuing to exclusively manage client relationships. Colleen takes great pride in her role and provides careful attention to individual client needs including portfolio management, retirement and estate planning.

In addition to the Canadian Securities Course and the Professional Financial Planning Course, Colleen is also a Life Insurance Advisor with BMO Estate Insurance Advisory Services Inc. Colleen also holds the Chartered Investment Management Designation (CIM®).

Colleen and her husband Tim live in Winnipeg and after hours can be found at home with their two pugs or out and about enjoying the arts, exploring many of Winnipeg’s fine dining options or travelling with the company of family & close friends.

Christian Kennedy, CFP®, TEP, CIM®

Portfolio Manager & Financial Planner

Christian brings with him over 15 years of professional experience advising high-net-worth families with a high-level of expertise. Christian’s role as a managing partner at Mahoney-Kennedy Private Wealth is to ensure our group of clients receive an exceptional client experience, and that they have a comprehensive wealth plan encompassing everything from their investments, retirement plan, tax plan, risk management, and estate wishes.

Christian graduated from the University of Manitoba Asper School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree with a double major in Finance and Marketing.

In addition, Christian has successfully completed three professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP), and a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®)

Christian and his wife Jennifer live in Winnipeg with their three young children. Outside of the office you will find Christian coaching and playing hockey in the winter, and spending time at their family cottage in the Whiteshell during the summer.

Giving back to the community, Christian sits on the board of directors as Vice-Chair at Dakota Community Centre, and was previously Chair of the United Way Golf Tournament Committee.

Craig Golightly, CIM

Investment Advisor

Craig began his career in the financial management industry in 2006 after accomplishing his Bachelor of Economics at the University of Manitoba. Craig also holds his Chartered Investment Management Designation (CIM) and is a Life Insurance Advisor. After gaining valuable industry experience working in a variety of roles, Craig joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2018 as an Associate Partner following a number of years in a Financial Planning position with the Bank of Montreal.

Craig and his wife Erica live in Winnipeg & have two young children with whom they enjoy travelling & being outdoors. They also enjoy spending time entertaining family & close friends.

Nicky Syganiec

Associate

With more than a decade of industry experience, Nicky joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2019. She works closely with all members of our team to deliver an exceptional client experience through thoughtful attention to detail and pride in her work. Her passion for our industry, and for people is evident in her relationships with our clients.

In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her partner Marv and their rescue dog ‘Seeka’. They love to cook, travel and spend time at the lake while enjoying the company of family and friends.

Cindy Rebillard

Administration Assistant

Cindy brings over 25 years of customer service experience in the financial services industry to our team. She focuses on the customer, making sure every touch point is an experience that meets or exceeds their expectations.  Cindy has her Associate, Customer Service designation with Life Office Management Association, Inc.

Cindy and her husband Glenn live in Winnipeg with their two children. Away from the office Cindy enjoys camping, reading, sports and spending time with her family and friends.

Ashley Nikkel

Associate

Ashley is currently on maternity leave, returning July 2023

Ashley began her financial services career in 2007. She joined BMO Nesbitt Burns in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant working towards the Associate Investment Advisor role within our team. Ashley completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Wealth Management Essentials Course with the Canadian Securities Institute successfully achieving her Associate Investment Advisor designation in 2015. Ashley works very closely with both Colleen & Christian on a daily basis helping manage client relationships, investment portfolios and providing financial planning.

After office hours Ashley can be found spending time with her husband Steve and their families. She enjoys reading, travelling and spending as much time as they can out on the water at their cabin.

Jennifer Capstick

Administration Assistant

Jennifer brings with her over 18 years experience in the financial services industry, and has a wealth of expertise in client service and administration. Jennifer’s role is to provide administrative and organizational support, while maintaining the highest level of client service. Her diligence and commitment to the team and our clients is first class.

Jennifer and her husband Daryl live in Winnipeg with their son, and her daughter is currently out of Province attending University. Away from the office Jennifer enjoys time spent with family and friends, golfing, camping and travelling.

Our Partners

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Anthony Maros, BA (Econ)

Senior Private Banker, BMO Private Wealth

As Senior Private Banker at BMO Private Wealth of knowledge and expertise in personal, corporate banking as well as Capital Markets transactions. Anthony focuses on insurance related lending as well mergers and acquisition financing. Anthony specializes in working with ultra high net worth families who have complex personal and commercial lending needs.

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Kurtis Massey, CFP, CIM, TEP

Wealth Planning Consultant, BMO Wealth Planning

For over 16 years, Kurtis has worked with clients to provide an empowering vantage point from which to see the landscape of their personal finances. He believes wealth planning has just as much to do with people as numbers. During every step of the financial planning process, he fosters strong personal relationships based in trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Kurtis’s greatest impact is instilling confidence and peace of mind within the clients he works with

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Shane Verity, CFP, TEP

Estate and Insurance Advisor, BMO Private Wealth

As a member of the Wealth Management Consulting team, Shane brings together the knowledge and experience of our in-house tax and estate professionals and works with Investment Advisors and their clients to develop sound wealth management plans. He provides support and direction about complex issues such as retirement and distribution planning, tax planning, cash management, estate and gift planning, transition planning and charitable giving.