Meet Our Leadership Team

As leader of the Vancouver Core Skyline Branch of BMO Private Wealth, Wil Tjoe is a fierce advocate for the award-winning team of Senior Private Bankers, Senior Investment Counsellors and wealth specialists under his wing. This office delivers comprehensive and integrated banking, investment management, estate and trust, philanthropy, and financial planning services with a strong level of engagement.

Wil is a former accountant and commercial corporate banker who has been with BMO for close to 30 years. An empathetic listener and relationship builder, he forges bridges between his team members and wealth professionals at BMO and beyond. Skilled in portfolio management, business relationship management, risk management, corporate finance, and commercial banking, Wil helps his professionals to deliver distinguished client service. He also provides them with business-building mentorship and relatable support to help them grow their practices, solve problems and break down roadblocks. Wil has an open-door approach and always takes time to learn about his people’s families, priorities and personal goals.

Wil’s numerous credentials reflect his rigour, knowledge and dedication. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), a Fellow of the Chartered Management Accountants (FCMA), and a Fellow of the Chartered Canadian Professional Accountants (FCPA), the highest accounting designation in Canada. Wil is also a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB). He holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and has also completed the Advanced Leadership Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, a Diploma in Technology, Financial Management and Advanced Accounting with Honours from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia.

Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Wil feels fortunate to have worked in many cities across this great country throughout his varied career at BMO. He volunteers as an moderator in the CPA Program at the CPA Canadian Western School of Business. In his personal time, Wil unwinds over a game of golf and enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and son.

Ronnda Granger works very closely with Wil Tjoe to help lead the Vancouver Core Skyline Branch of BMO Private Wealth. Her driven and award-winning team of Senior Private Bankers, Senior Investment Counsellors and wealth specialists deliver comprehensive and integrated banking, investment management, estate and trust, philanthropy, and financial planning services. Ronnda is a gifted problem-solver who provides business-building insights and mentorship for her team members and forges connections between them and professionals across BMO’s retail banking and wealth planning channels.

Calm and effective under pressure, nothing fazes Ronnda as she works to improve day-to-day office realities while also helping our wealth professionals to grow their businesses. Relatable and highly motivated, Ronnda is an invaluable team leader and skilled communicator who leverages her extensive experience as a Private Banker, Private Wealth Consultant and Branch Manager.

Ronnda proudly serves as Market Ambassador for the BMO Alliance for Women Vancouver Chapter and formerly sat on the Board of Directors of the Squamish Community Foundation. Ronnda enjoys anything outdoors. If she’s not in her yard gardening you will likely find her on the trails of Squamish, traveling in her RV around the US, or pursuing other travel adventures.

Ivy Wong also works very closely with Wil Tjoe to help lead the Vancouver Core Skyline Branch of BMO Private Wealth. She has been with BMO for over 22 years in various roles and lines of business, and comes with a wealth of experience in the wealth management industry. Ivy is passionate about wealth planning and brings that passion when talking with our team and our clients. Given Ivy’s experience with various LOBs, including BMO GAM, BMO Retail Banking, and now BMO Private Wealth, she focuses on connecting all partners to truly deliver a One Client experience. Ivy works to support the team by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and supporting with any idea for business development, both traditional and innovative.

Ivy Wong has proudly served as co-chair for the BMO Alliance for Women BC Chapter for the last 3 years, helping to create awareness around gender equality in the workplace. She is an active member of the community at her daughters’ school, York House. Ivy spends a lot of time with her partner and their 4 children, and her hobbies include travelling, snowboarding, and running.

As Manager, Professional Support for the Vancouver Core Skyline Branch of BMO Private Wealth, Pina McDonald supports a highly motivated, award-winning team of Senior Private Bankers, Senior Investment Counsellors and wealth specialists. This branch delivers comprehensive and integrated banking, investment management, estate and trust, philanthropy, and financial planning services with a strong level of engagement.

With many years of diverse experience within BMO, Pina brings invaluable knowledge. She helps to recruit and onboard new hires, mentors the Assistants and Associates who support the team’s Private Bankers, Investment Counsellors and Trust Officers on operational activities and supervises their performance, is a subject matter expert on business applications and systems, ensures the branch complies with internal and external regulations, solves problems, assists with financial management and budget tracking, and helps to implement operational programs, strategic initiatives and technology rollouts.

Nanette has an extensive background in Wealth Management, Compliance, and project/change management that spans 15 years of Branch Administration and 10 years as an IIROC Compliance Supervisor.

Her years spent as a Sales Assistant and Branch Administrator serves her well in supporting busy teams and her Compliance background brings a wealth of knowledge to our branch.

In her spare time, Nanette enjoys cycling, hot yoga, a good movie, and spending time with family.