Welcome to Bayswater Group

Bill Jaffe, CIM®, FCSI®

Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Advisor 

T: (604) 659-8110

E: Bill.Jaffe@td.com

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.

Ryan Hanson, CFA

Associate Investment Advisor

T: 778-878-0189

E: ryan.hanson2@td.com

Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Ryan brings a deep local knowledge and a sincere love of people to the Bayswater Group at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. Ryan earned his Bachelor’s degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business, specializing in Finance, and later became a CFA charterholder.

Before joining TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, 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.

 

 

Afzal Lakha

Associate Investment Advisor 

T: 778-723-0230

E: azfal.lakha@td.com

Afzal was born and raised in Kenya, 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 a high level of service and advice on all products from opening a chequing account to getting clients a mortgage. Afzal worked as an Investment Specialist for 3 years prior to joining the Bayswater Group at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in March 2024.

Afzal holds a Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance with a Concentration in Business Law from Douglas College. He is pursuing his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.

Afzal loves his Peloton 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.

 

Additional TD Specialists

John Nicolls B.Comm., LL.B.

Business Succession Advisor

Ross Hagen

Estate Planning Advisor

Dugan Batten

High Net Worth Planner

Nairika Varza

Tax and Estate Planner

Luke Mlynarczyk

Tax and Estate Planner

Alice Sung

Estate Planning Advisor