Welcome to River Valley Group
Cory Almquist CIM®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Advisor
Office: (780) 448-8948
Email: cory.almquist@td.com
Starting his career in the financial services industry with TD in 1996, Cory became an Investment Advisor in 2005 and was a founding member for the River Valley Group in 2012. He has extensive experience working with a select group of families, institutions, foundations, corporations and other high-net-worth organizations. Cory holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation and has completed the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) course.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Cory has strong ties to the community and is an active supporter of numerous local organizations, charities and initiatives. Cory enjoys spending time with his 3 daughters at the lake, on a ski hill, or in a dance studio.
Jason Bearchell CIM®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Advisor
Office: (780) 408-6263
Email: jason.bearchell
Before joining TD in 2007, Jason spent over 10 years in the private sector as senior manager overseeing complete operations of a highly successful service driven business. Jason is a graduate of the University of Alberta School of Business. He is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Advisor with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and also holds his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation. Jason and his wife, Lori, are active supporters of various charities and organizations within their community.
He is a firm believer in community involvement and has volunteered his time on various boards in addition to coaching and developing young athletes. Jason and his wife reside just outside of Edmonton with their three children.
Mark England CIM®, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Investment Advisor
Office: (780) 448-8950
Email: mark.england@td.com
Mark is a seasoned financial industry professional with over 35 years’ experience. Before joining TD Wealth in 2001, Mark worked for TD Securities, providing consultative solutions to corporations on foreign exchange hedging, fixed income and money market requirements. Mark holds a Bachelor of Economics, is a Portfolio Manager and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
Mark and his wife, Debbie, have one daughter and two sons – triplets! Mark is active in the community with charitable interests and enjoys spending free time with family, staying fit and playing hockey.
Dean Wright CIM®, Associate Investment Advisor
Office: (780) 448-8071
Email: dean.wright@td.com
Dean started his career in the financial services industry with TD in 2005, moved to TD Direct Investing in 2006, and joined River Valley Group of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in 2012. In 2018 he became an Associate Investment Advisor with the team and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
Dean and his wife Lisa enjoy travelling and spending time with their two boys. They have always stayed busy in the community with hockey and other sports. Dean and Lisa are active in the community and enjoy supporting Edmonton's fantastic institutions like the Stollery and the Cross Cancer Institute.
Chrystal Kuhn, Client Relationship Associate
Office: (780) 448-8161
Email: chrystal.kuhn@td.com
Chrystal started her financial career with TD Canada Trust in 2016. After exploring various roles within the financial services industry, she decided she was interested in pursuing investing. She left her role as a TD Financial Advisory/Personal Banker and joined the River Valley Group of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in April 2023 as the Client Relationship Associate.
When Chrystal is not at work, she loves spending quality time with her two sons. In 2024 she welcomed a new addition to her family with the birth of her first grandson. Chrystal enjoys working on self-improvement, spending time at the gym and has completed many challenges such as CrossFit Open, Spartan Trifecta and many runs to support various charitable causes.
Maxim Klimov, CIM®, Client Relationship Associate
Office: (780) 448-8340
Email: maxim.klimov@td.com
Maxim has been working for TD for over 8 years and has 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining TD Wealth in 2021, Maxim worked and gained valuable experience in various roles and was most recently as a Financial Advisor throughout his tenure with TD Canada Trust. Maxim holds the Charted Investment Manager (CIM®) designation. When not at work, you will find him at the gym or taking in a Sunday night football game with friends.
