Meet The Team
We are a multidisciplinary team of astute, disciplined financial managers.
Leadership
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
CIM®
FCSI®
Bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the operational and advisory services of the Bayswater Group, Bill’s primary focus is on establishing and building durable client relationships.
Bill studied Economics and Political Science at the University of British Columbia before working with RBC Dominion Securities for more than 28 years. He joined TD Wealth Private Investment Advice and created the Bayswater Group in 2017.
Bill holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) and Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®) designations. In 2008, he became a Portfolio Manager, enabling him to offer discretionary portfolio management services to our clients.
A long-time resident of Metro Vancouver, Bill is deliriously happy to be married to Shelley and is the proud father of two sons.
Bill enjoys running, competitive hockey and good food. A former Chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation and a member of the Rotary Club, Bill devotes much of his personal time to charitable work.
English
Associates
Associate Investment Advisor
BBA
Afzal was born and raised in Kenya, East Africa and moved to Canada when he was 17 years old. Afzal started his Career at TD in February 2017 as a teller while going to school at Douglas College. He has worked with clients at the retail level and has provided an extremely high level of service and advice on all products from opening a cheqing account to getting clients a mortgage. Afzal worked as an Investment Specialist for 3 years prior to joining the Bayswater Group at TD Private Wealth Investment Advice in March 2024.
Afzal holds a Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance with a Concentration in Business Law from Douglas College. His is a Registered Representative with CIRO and is pursuing his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation.
Afzal loves his peleton and enjoys golfing. He is always smiling and ready to help. In his free time, he serves on the B.C. Ismaili Economic Planning Board as a Deputy Lead for the Financial Well Being Segment of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Associate Investment Advisor
CFA
Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Ryan brings local knowledge and a sincere love of people to the Bayswater Group at TD Private Investment Advice. Ryan earned his Bachelor’s degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance, and later obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Before joining Wealth Management, Ryan spent a decade in Commercial Banking, most recently running the up-market Trade Contractor portfolio for all of BC with TD Commercial Banking. In these roles, he gained invaluable experience working with business owners, developing a keen understanding of both their personal and business needs. His expertise in financial analysis has provided Ryan with a deep understanding of financial markets and a passion for helping clients grow and preserve their wealth and legacy through customized advice.
Ryan is dedicated to building strong relationships with business owners and high net worth clients, and is energized by the opportunity to provide guidance tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Outside of the office Ryan enjoys traveling, reading, golfing, playing hockey, cycling, and enjoying red wine with good friends.
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
David was born and raised in Vancouver and has extensive banking experience with over 8 years through TD Retail.
David's career started with a part time teller position at TD while attending Simon Fraser University and has fulfilled advisory and management positions at the branch level.
He enjoys watching and playing sports during his free time, so much so that he also works or the Vancouver Canucks during his "down time". Growing up with sports throughout his childhood, he believes that every kid should be given the opportunity to participate and be a part of sports in some capacity.
Additional TD Specialists
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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.
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.
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.
Trust Officer
Trust Officer
Your experienced Trust Officer will provide a full-range of Estate and Trust services including supporting you with Will and Power of Attorney for property (POA) planning needs, when you are interested in appointing a Professional Corporate Executor or Attorney. We will also explain how we can assist you if you are acting in these roles. Our team is focused on building a long lasting relationship with you and your family in order to assist in the management of your financial and estate plans throughout the accumulation, preservation and transition periods. You are the architect of your legacy - we can help with the blueprint.