Sian Canavan

Vice President & Market Leader

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Anna Maria Ruffolo

Branch Operations Manager

Anna Maria joined the Toronto Midtown Branch as the Operations Manager in December 2020. Previous to joining BMO Nesbitt Burns, she spent 9 years working at one of Canada’s oldest independent brokerage firms. She most recently served as an executive of the firm, in the capacity of Sr. Vice President. She has over 20 years experience in banking, finance, and wealth management. Her work experience spans across various companies and business units including privately owned investment firms, publicly traded financial institutions, banks, and the Federal Government of Canada. Her roles are extensive ranging from back office to front entry level to executive.

Outside of the office, Anna Maria enjoys the arts. Her hobbies include improv and comedic writing (Second City - Toronto). She is a passionate supporter of many charities. She has been a supporter of the Toronto International Film Festival for over a decade. She has volunteered at the Daily Bread Food Bank (Toronto) as well as The United Way. She has also help raise funds for The Red Door and various other organizations.      

Anna Maria’s quote: 

Branch operation management needs energy, drive, and passion.  It also requires experience, tact, and a depth of operational and administrative understanding to fully appreciate the gravity and responsibility of the role. I am honoured to be a part of the team!

Blair Storie

Manager Of Operations And Support

Blair has had a distinguished career at BMO, where he has worked for over 15 years. Since January 2021, he has been the Manager of Operations and Support, leading a dedicated team that provides essential support to sales professionals in the Banking, Investment Management, and Trust line of business. Blair is committed to community involvement and is passionate about supporting various charitable organizations. He will be the market champion for the upcoming National Tree Planting Days, continuing to support causes that align with BMO Financial Group’s values.