Meet The Team
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
Raised in Ottawa, John is a graduate of Carleton University, during which time he served in the military for nine years with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. John started his financial services career with MetLife Canada where he attained Rookie of the Year honours and became the youngest Branch Manager in Canada in 1994 at the age of 25.
In 1997, John became an Investment Advisor with a focus on quality investments using a disciplined mathematical approach. In 2008, John was appointed as a Senior Investment Advisor at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. In 2016, John teamed with Gordon Srdoc, Senior Investment Advisor, and formed Momentum Wealth Management within TD Wealth Private Investment Advice.
A combination of academic strength, experience, and a military background helps John deal with the daily stress of the market in a calm, disciplined, and efficient manner.
Outside of the office, John enjoys spending time with his wife Susan and their two sons Cameron and Colin. John is an avid outdoorsman, hockey, and tennis player.
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
Born and raised in Ottawa, Gord graduated from Carleton University in 1992. In that same year, he started his career in financial services at TD Greenline Investor Services. In 1995, he became an Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns; and in 2003 he was appointed the title of Vice-President with the Bank of Montreal. Gord enjoys working with his clients to help them achieve their individual financial goals. Gord focuses on selecting high quality investments with positive momentum based criteria. Regular contact and a close relationship with clients has been a hallmark of Gord's practice.
In 2015, Gord decided what was best for his practice was to move to TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. In 2016 he joined John Bahen, Senior Investment Advisor, and formed Momentum Wealth Management within TD Wealth Private Investment Advice.
Gord has always been a sports enthusiast. He played football at Carleton, and continues to play hockey; however, he now takes greater pleasure in watching his two young sons who play both hockey and soccer. Along with his wife Yolanda, he spends much of his spare time at an arena or field somewhere in Ottawa.
Gord also supports charitable organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Society, Alzheimer Society, and the Ottawa Humane Society.
Portfolio Manager
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Born and raised in Ottawa, Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from the University of Ottawa. Soon after, he began his financial services career with TD Direct Investing as an Investment Representative. Most recently, he spent five years at MD Management as a Senior Financial Consultant, providing investment advice and financial planning services to physicians and their families. Having always wanted to become a full-service Portfolio Manager, Matt took the opportunity in March of 2017 to join TD Wealth Private Investment Advice and the Momentum Wealth Management team.
Matt's investment offering focuses on selecting high quality value investments with strong accounting fundamentals, as well as the implementation of tax efficient and globally diversified portfolios. In order to better align his clients' financial goals with their investment portfolio, Matt believes in creating a customized wealth plan for each client. In collaboration with TD specialists, these tailored plans focus on the various areas of wealth management such as retirement analysis, tax efficiency, business succession strategies, private corporations, trusts, charitable giving strategies, estate planning, and legacy building.
Outside of work, Matt loves spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys various sports, particularly hockey, golf, and rock climbing.
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
Denis Blais was born and raised in Ottawa and was brought up by a hardworking family who helped instill in him principled values and a solid work ethic. In 1996 he got his start in the financial industry working with Richardson Greenshields where he immersed himself in the exciting field of investments and finance.
Denis joined TD in 2006 and moved into his role as an Investment Advisor in 2007. He has since grown with the bank and was appointed Senior Investment Advisor at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in 2017 for maintaining the highest level of professional conduct and is committed to demonstrating exceptional integrity and ethical standards. In July 2020, Denis joined Momentum Wealth Management at TD Wealth.
In his time in the financial industry, Denis has helped his clients navigate through many different market cycles and challenges. He attributes his ability to assist clients in turbulent times to some of his past work experiences including working with sick children at CHEO and volunteering as a bereavement councilor to young adults. He draws on these experiences to help others work through emotional times and the stresses of the capital markets. Denis considers the best approach to investing to be a balance of high-quality investments.
Away from the office, Denis is an avid cyclist and hockey goalie. Both of Denis' daughters play hockey, and off ice, Denis takes pride in volunteering to train the next generation of female hockey goalies. When he's not blocking shots, Denis also enjoys refereeing minor hockey throughout the capital region.
Associate Investment Advisor
Associate Investment Advisor
Hayley Milne-Smith is an Associate Investment Advisor with TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. She brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, supporting individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial goals.
Hayley began her career with TD in 2012 as a Customer Service Representative and quickly advanced through a variety of roles within branch banking. Prior to joining TD Wealth, she served as Manager of Customer Service at an Ottawa branch, where she developed strong leadership skills and a focus on operational excellence. Upon transitioning to TD Wealth, Hayley concentrated on enhancing the client experience through streamlined onboarding and efficient service delivery.
Since joining the team, Hayley has demonstrated a strong commitment to building meaningful client relationships and delivering thoughtful, personalized advice. In November 2025, she was promoted to Associate Investment Advisor. In her current role, she specializes in developing tailored, comprehensive investment plans designed to help clients achieve their long-term objectives. She believes that informed decision-making is key to financial success and works closely with clients to simplify complexity and provide clarity in their financial journey.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time with her husband, their two young daughters, and the family dog. They savor days at the cottage, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors.
Client Relationship Associate
Client Relationship Associate
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
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Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
