Growing up in a close-knit Winnipeg family, Don’s passion for working with people developed early in his life. After following in his father’s footsteps and choosing to study education, he quickly realized that his true calling was helping people with their financial well-being.
Since then, he has dedicated his working life to helping clients achieve financial independence.
Don graduated from the University of Manitoba with an Advanced Degree in Economics. In addition, he holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
With more than two decades as a trusted investment advisor based in Winnipeg, Don’s clients can expect a personalized experience based on his hard work, strong values and service promise. Don and his team, The Minarik Group, are focused on helping affluent individuals and families focus on living and enjoying what matters most to them.
A lifelong resident of Winnipeg, Don lives in the community with his wife and two children. He has strong ties to the local community, including volunteering with charitable organizations and dedicating innumerable hours to coaching youth hockey and football over the years. An avid sports enthusiast, Don plays hockey and golf and is a loyal follower of Liverpool FC and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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.