Derek Plaxton, Investment Advisor,Toronto, ON

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66 Wellington Street West 36th Floor Toronto, ON M5K 1A2. map

Derek has been working with high-net-worth individuals, families and organizations with a wide range of financial needs since 1997. Derek is committed to providing clients with timely and honest advice, no matter how the markets are doing.

A graduate of St. Andrew’s College and McGill University, Derek is a Portfolio Manager and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute and won the TD Executive Club* award in 2013–2019.

* TD’s Executive Club designation is awarded to Investment Advisors on an annual basis for meeting or exceeding specific financial milestones.

Plaxton Advisory Group is a part of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., which is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

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Toll Free

(800) 563-5095

Fax

(416) 307-6680

Branch Phone

(416) 307-6672

Branch Fax

(416) 307-6680

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FCSI®

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

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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.

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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.

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

Women and Investing

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.

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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.

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Plaxton Advisory Group is a part of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., which is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

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