Welcome to Medicine Hat Wealth Group

Neil Mardian, CFP®, CIWM, M.Sc.

Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
T: (403) 504-3026 | E: neil.mardian@td.com

Neil Mardian is an experienced wealth manager at Medicine Hat Wealth Group, dedicated to helping clients across Southeastern Alberta build clarity, confidence, and security in their financial lives.

Neil specializes in guiding individuals as they approach or enter retirement and creates tailored strategies for agriculture and small business owners, particularly when planning tax-efficient transitions. Backed by a strong educational foundation and prestigious designations including CFP®, CIM®, CIWM, and FCSI®, he brings a comprehensive understanding of wealth management. His CIWM designation also gives him valuable insight into U.S. tax codes and their impact on estate planning.

As your Portfolio Manager, Neil can manage your investments on a discretionary basis—streamlining decisions so you can stay focused on your goals. His expertise spans investment management, income protection, tax strategies, education funding, and estate planning, often collaborating with TD specialists to provide seamless, integrated solutions.

Outside the office, Neil enjoys an active lifestyle—golfing, running, boating in the summer, and skiing in the winter. He also loves traveling the world with his wife, Kari, and their daughters, Karli and Reesa, discovering new places and experiences together.

Matthew Solberg, CFP®, CIM®

Senior Investment Advisor
T: (403) 504-2780 | E: matt.solberg@td.com

With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, Matt helps individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complexities of building, protecting, and transitioning wealth. He works closely with clients nearing retirement, already retired, or actively building toward long-term financial goals.

Matt provides personalized advice in areas such as retirement planning, investment management, income protection, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, education funding, business succession, and charitable giving. When appropriate, he collaborates with TD specialists to deliver well-rounded, integrated solutions.

Grounded, calm, and down to earth, Matt is passionate about helping clients set clear goals, make thoughtful decisions, and stay focused through changing markets. He’s committed to building lasting relationships and creating plans that evolve as life does.

Matt holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations, along with a Financial Services and Planning Diploma from Medicine Hat College. He also studied Computer Information Systems at DeVry University.

Outside the office, Matt stays active with endurance training and trail ultramarathons, embracing the same discipline and long-term mindset he encourages in his clients. He’s also a hands-on dad to two amazing kids—Tessa, an extremely driven competitive dancer, and Tucker, who enjoys fencing, skateboarding, and bringing his creative imagination to life. As a family, they love traveling, spending time outdoors in the summer, and skiing during the winter. At home, Matt usually has a project or two on the go—whether it’s something hands-on, techy, or just a new challenge to figure out.

If you’re ready to build a stronger financial future with advice tailored to your goals, Matt would be happy to connect.

Brian Widmer, CFP®, CIM®

Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
T: (403) 504-2780 | E: Brian.Widmer@td.com

For more than 20 years, Brian has been helping individuals and families build confidence in their financial future.

His approach is simple but powerful – make financial topics understandable, help clients set clear goals, and create clear action plans to move forward confidently.

Holding a Bachelor of Management (Finance) from the University of Lethbridge, Brian also holds two industry respected designations:

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®): meeting the highest standard for Financial Planning professionals in Canada.
Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®): reflecting an in-depth knowledge of portfolio construction and the ability to offer discretionary investment management.

With a belief that strong communities are built through connection and service, Brian has sat on the Board of Directors for both the Medicine Hat Family YMCA and the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce.

Away from the office, you'll often find Brian enjoying the outdoors - camping, kayaking or mountain biking. He's usually joined by Rio, an energetic Small Munsterlander who's always ready for another adventure.

Shandie Froese, B.Sc., CFP®

Senior Investment Advisor
T: (403) 504-2780 | E: Shandie.Froese@td.com

Shandie is passionate about helping people feel confident and in control of their financial future. With a genuine curiosity and care for others, she takes the time to truly understand what matters most to her clients — their goals, values, and unique stories. These meaningful conversations lay the foundation for thoughtful, personalized plans designed to help clients move forward with clarity and peace of mind.

A graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science (with Distinction), Shandie brings over 15 years of experience in financial services. She holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, committed to providing well-rounded advice that evolves with her clients’ needs.

Shandie offers guidance in areas such as investment management, income protection, tax-smart strategies, education planning, estate and legacy planning, business succession, and charitable giving — collaborating with TD specialists to ensure every angle is covered.

Outside of work, Shandie lives in Medicine Hat with her husband Dustin and their two active kids. She enjoys running, golfing, entertaining friends and family, and exploring new places whenever she can.