James Chrenek

Jim Chrenek
James Chrenek

Senior Portfolio Manager

Senior Investment Advisor

B.Comm.

LL.B.

Working together to help you achieve what truly matters to you

Phone

Office

(250) 470-3040

Office Location

1633 Ellis Street Suite 410 Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A8. map

Jim entered the Investment Industry in 1996 after practicing law for ten years. He joined TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in 2006, and has held both advisory and managerial roles with TD. In that time, he has helped to develop one of the most respected advisory practices in the Okanagan valley by building trusted relationships and prioritizing client needs.

As a Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor, Jim offers comprehensive, fully customized financial strategies and helps coordinate solutions with other team members or TD specialists. For Jim, establishing and maintaining trust is paramount in everything he does, especially as he is qualified to offer discretionary investment management services. In a discretionary managed relationship, the Portfolio Manager is responsible for building and managing the portfolio based on a strict set of rules and guidelines agreed upon with the client. This allows clients who wish for or need to delegate investment decisions the freedom to focus on what’s important to them, knowing that we are committed to represent their best interest.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Alberta, holding a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honours) and a Law Degree. He has completed numerous industry courses, holds a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute designation and is licensed as a life insurance Advisor with TD Wealth Insurance Services. When Jim isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending his free time with family and enjoying the many things that the Okanagan Valley has to offer including biking, skiing and golfing.

Jim is a part of CMB Wealth Management – a team of like-minded portfolio managers and other financial professionals who communicate clearly, think strategically and act decisively. They have varied backgrounds in law, banking and professional sport, so each team member brings a unique perspective and different experience to your shared endeavour: helping you reach your goals. The team believes that effective wealth strategies are built on a foundation of trust, knowledge and experience. They all appreciate the time and hard work that has gone into creating your wealth and they know how important strong, proactive financial leadership is in ensuring that you continue to reach your goals – particularly as your wealth landscape becomes more complex.

Phone

Toll Free

(877) 470-3040

Fax

(250) 470-3048

Branch Phone

(250) 470-3010

Branch Fax

(250) 470-3015

Certificates

B.Comm.

LL.B.

Languages

English

Education

University of Alberta

CMB Wealth Management

We believe that effective wealth strategies are built on a foundation of trust, knowledge and experience. We appreciate the time and hard work that has gone into creating your wealth and we know how important strong, proactive financial leadership is in ensuring that you continue to reach your goals – particularly as your wealth landscape becomes more complex. 

Your Goals, Our Priorities

We will work together to help you manage, grow, and protect your wealth. Our tailored services are designed to help meet your unique goals and priorities - no matter how complex they are.

We'll help you identify your priorities and create a plan to address your specific needs. We can help with:

  • Protecting your assets
  • Maximizing your charitable giving
  • Finding tax strategies and solutions
  • Arranging your estate and trust planning

Our Services

Your goals are our priority so when you work with us, you have access to experienced professionals across all our products and services. Whether you need answers about wealth strategies, retirement planning or transfer of wealth, we're here to help.

What We Do

What to expect when working with us

Initial Discovery

Our in-depth discovery process focuses on understanding your priorities and goals in order to better support them.

Seamless Onboarding

We will help you transfer funds and structure your investment portfolio through step-by-step onboarding.

Proactive Reviews

Get curated insights, timely updates, and regular reviews of progress towards your goals and adjust as your needs evolve.

Polly – Moving forward with the right financial plan

Empowering Polly to achieve financial success

When Polly moved to Canada, she was determined to build a great life for her family. Years of hard work and resilience paved the way for success, but when faced with the unthinkable, Polly was left to start again, leaving her with feelings of uncertainty. Find out how with the help of her TD Wealth advisor and a personalized financial plan Polly was able to take charge of her family’s financial future.

Nick & Justina – Business owners teaming up with TD Wealth

Putting finances into perspective

As small business owners, Nick and Justina make a powerhouse team, supporting each other through ups and downs. As parents, they worry about how potential challenges with the business could impact their family’s future. Nick and Justina teamed up with their TD Wealth advisor to build a personalized financial plan. With a plan in place, they finally saw that achieving their family’s goals while maintaining the business was possible. Find out how the right financial advice helped give them a brighter view of life.

Tailored Solutions

Our solutions can help people meet their unique needs and make them feel more confident in their financial future.

Women and investing Wealth is about much more than just numbers and figures. It’s about having the power to do what’s right for you and your family, the freedom to fulfill your dreams, the flexibility to invest in your business and the assurance that you’re prepared for life’s ups and downs. Our aim is to protect and grow your wealth and help you make informed decisions throughout your life.

When you think about your retirement, what do you see for yourself? Do you see yourself traveling the world? Relaxing in nature up at your family cottage? Volunteering for a charity or organization you hold dear? Whatever your vision for retirement may be, we can help you plan for it.

You've worked hard to build your net worth and we understand how important it is to protect what you've built for generations to come. To help you navigate the myriad challenges of preserving wealth across multiple generations, we can create a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and values.

We have helped entrepreneurs make sense of the world’s ever-changing financial markets and adopt tax-effective strategies that will help them reach their goals. Whether you are a young entrepreneur with an aggressive growth target or a seasoned business owner who wants to preserve your assets, generate retirement income and develop a sound succession plan and exit strategy, you have worked hard to build your enterprise. One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping business owners like you to enjoy the success of all your hard work.

Your unique goals

You've worked hard to get where you are today. Now's the time to maintain, grow, and protect your net worth. Get tailored advice, solutions, and strategies that can help achieve your goals.

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