Meet The Team
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
B.Comm.
CIWM
CFP®
Scott focuses his time in helping clients meet their financial goals, thus helping them enjoy their life today and pursuit of their goals for tomorrow. By understanding what truly matters to his clients he can provide them with a full suite of customized wealth management services as well as engage other TD specialists to address more specific needs. Scott's dedication to an exceptional client experience and innovative strategies form the foundation of his business.
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Scott graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 1999. Upon graduation, he pursued a career in the investment industry with Island Savings Credit Union and Credential Securities before joining TD Wealth in 2011. Scott holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) designations along with being a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®) and earning the title of Portfolio Manager. In 2006 Scott was honored to be awarded top 40 under 40 for Vancouver Island.
Away from the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Meghan and daughter Taylor. After a competitive Junior and College golf career, he enjoys playing the occasional recreational round. Scott is passionate about volunteering and supporting local charities and events that are most meaningful to his family and clients.
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
CIWM
FCSI®
B.Comm. (Hons)
Specialization
Rod’s specialization is those clients nearing and in retirement with extensive experience working with widows, widowers and those planning a retirement for one. These clients often require thoughtful retirement and estate planning tailored to their specific needs and tax circumstances. As a Portfolio Manager, Rod offers his clients discretionary management of conservative growth and income portfolios. For this comprehensive wealth management, Rod's minimum portfolio size is $1,000,000 per client household.
Professional Background
Rod graduated, with distinction, from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1996. Soon after graduation, he began his financial services career at a leading Canadian chartered bank, and became an Investment Advisor in 2000. He holds two prestigious designations available to Canadian Investment Advisors. They are the Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) and Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM).
The FCSI designation recognizes individuals who bring a rare combination of education, ethical training and experience to their firm and their clients’ businesses. The Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) is comprehensive program to serve the unique needs of affluent Canadians through; Advanced Investment Strategies, Advanced Retirement Management Strategies, and Advanced Estate Planning and Trust Strategies.
Rod works in concert with a team of specialists within TD Bank Group who specialize in wealth protection and insurance solutions, estate planning and trust services and charitable giving strategies. He also works seamlessly with his client's other professionals outside of TD.
Personal Background
When not in the office, Rod enjoys regular exercise, most often competing in kettlebell lifting and taking part in various classes at his gym. As a passionate motorcyclist, and when the time permits it, he enjoys touring the west coast of Canada and the U.S.A. Perhaps most of all, he relishes the company of his old dachshund, Hugo.
Client Relationship Associate
B Comm.
Additional TD Specialists
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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.
Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services
Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services
If you're looking for a way to plan your giving more effectively and create a lasting legacy to support the charities that matter most to you, our philanthropic services provide access to the Private Giving Foundation, the first donor-advised fund program launched by a financial institution in Canada. Our TD specialist will work one-on-one with you and your family to incorporate philanthropy into your overall estate and wealth plans, and help you create a legacy that is meaningful to you.
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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.
Trust Officer
Trust Officer
Your Trust Officer with TD Private Trust provides a full range of Estate and Trust services that includes supporting you with your Will and Power of Attorney for property (POA) planning needs where The Canada Trust Company will act as your executor or attorney, and assisting you when you act as attorney or executor for a family member or friend. Your Trust Officer focuses on building long lasting relationships with you and your loved ones by providing continuity during the implementation of your financial and estate plan. From planning through administration, your Trust Officer supports you in creating a lasting legacy.
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.
