With over three decades of experience at BMO Financial Group and over a decade of experience as a Private Banker, Susan is a leader in providing integrated services to affluent families at all stages of their lives. Susan has extensive banking and lending experience with both personal and commercial clients, guiding families through tough times of transition and meeting their day-to-day needs. Susan has focused on serviing affluent and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as corporations and institutions throughout Vancouver Island. 

With almost a decade in the financial services industry, and two decades being self-employed, Melanie is an expert member of our Private Banking team. Prior to joining the Private Bank, Melanie guided and advised BMO clients as a Financial Services Manager and Financial Services Coordinator. Melanie obtained the Personal Financial Planner designation in 2015.

Melanie serves affluent and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as corporations and institutions throughout Vancouver Island. She has extensive banking and lending experience with both personal and commercial clients, and she is known for getting it done right the first time, making things happen during challenging times.

With Melanie's banking and entrepreneurial experience, you can be confident you have a partner who will understand your personal and professional needs, and who is dedicated to ensuring you benefit from the unique services and solutions offered by BMO Private Banking.

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 discovery 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, lives on Vancouver Island and spends substantial time with clients, family and friends in Greater Vancouver and the B.C. Interior

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.

Previous to joining the BMO Private Banking team, Neil worked as Senior Premier Relationship Manager at a global international bank for almost 7 years. While there, in addition to managing client relationships, he provided wealth planning, lending solutions, investment management and global banking services to his firm’s clients. 

As a Private Banker at BMO Private Wealth, I advise Canadian families, professionals, business owners and executives on banking, lending and cash flow management to help them reach their business and personal financial objectives and dedicate more time to the activities they value most. I take time to listen and understand each client’s circumstances, financial needs and goals – for today and the future. Then, I bring in a customized team of BMO Private Banking specialists to look at their entire financial picture. From day-to-day banking to specialized lending, we take a holistic approach to design a customized, integrated financial plan. I regularly revisit this plan and adapt it as the client transitions throughout life.

Michael advises high net worth individuals, families, professionals and business owners on comprehensive wealth planning including Retirement, Tax, Trust & Estate, Succession and Philanthropic planning and solutions. Drawing on extensive experience, he helps clients understand and articulate objectives for their wealth and family. A skilled listener, Michael focuses on discovery to identify issues and narrow the scope of planning solutions.

As a Trust & Estate Consultant at BMO Private Wealth, Michael brings professional expertise and advice to help individuals and their families enjoy the opportunities wealth brings while simplifying its complexities. He builds a lasting relationship with each client by getting to know what matters most to them – their short- and long-term priorities on family, work, lifestyle and money.