Meet The Team
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
Russell J. Chew
After over 25 years in the business, Russell still wakes up every day with passion and purpose. He quarterbacks the planning and execution of his client's VSI Wealth Plans and draws on his tax planning background from his time spent working at a top tier international accounting firm to help his clients achieve the life that they envision. As a portfolio manager, he also oversees the construction and execution of his client's investment strategies.
Russell graduated from the University of British Columbia with a business degree in Finance. He has always had a deep fascination with investments and the stock market and is always learning more each and every day. Russell holds the following designations: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®) and Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) which is the highest designation for Integrated Wealth Management Planning from the Canadian Securities Institute. He is also a Life Insurance Advisor through TD Wealth Insurance Services. Russell has been providing financial services to his clients since 1989.
Russell is a fourth generation Vancouverite. His great grandfather came to Vancouver in the late 1800's to help build Canada's national railway. Every Saturday morning, Russell enjoys playing ball hockey with his old high school and university friends and he stays fit by visiting his trainer twice a week. Russell periodically still enjoys playing the keyboard with his old band and enjoys new experiences and travelling with his wife and teenage daughter.
Associate Investment Advisor
Associate Investment Advisor
Bodhi joined the group in 2013 and provides client service, administrative and marketing support for the team. She brings 18 years of experience in the financial industry, previously working as a Sales Assistant at BMO Nesbitt Burns. Bodhi has completed the Business Finance and Investment Management Program at Langara College in Vancouver.
Bodhi grew up in Vancouver and enjoys travelling, discovering new restaurants and staying active. When not at work, she relishes her family time with her husband and son.
Additional TD Specialists
Estate Planning Advisor
Estate Planning Advisor
Your experienced Estate Planning Advisor of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you to help you determine the form of coverage for all of your financial and non-financial assets in case of unforeseen events. The strategic use of life, disability, living benefits and annuity products can also help you preserve your wealth, sustain your business and minimize tax obligations.
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Tax and Estate Planner
Tax and Estate Planner
The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner.
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Tax and Estate Planner
Tax and Estate Planner
The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner.
High Net Worth Planner
High Net Worth Planner
Your High Net Worth Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you and your other professional advisors, when appropriate, to develop comprehensive wealth strategies based on a number of wealth considerations. Among them: creating retirement income streams, estate planning, business and insurance considerations, transitioning your business, accessing sophisticated credit solutions, tax planning and philanthropic planning.
Estate Planning Advisor
Estate Planning Advisor
Your experienced Estate Planning Advisor of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you to help you determine the form of coverage for all of your financial and non-financial assets in case of unforeseen events. The strategic use of life, disability, living benefits and annuity products can also help you preserve your wealth, sustain your business and minimize tax obligations.
