Shelby Forbes
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Shelby has been with TD Wealth Private Investment Advice for over a decade. As the third generation of her family to join the financial industry, she has always shown a dedication to clients that goes beyond excellent service. Shelby approaches her work as part of a family legacy and tradition of quality and distinction. One aspect of that is her ongoing commitment and dedication to education. Shelby holds the Chartered Investment Manager® designation, Certified Financial Planner® designation from the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada, and the Certificate in Advanced Investment Advice from the Canadian Securities Institute. She also completed the Portfolio Management Techniques course offered by the Canadian Securities Institute and works as an Associate Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Advisor with the Smith & Associates Wealth Management team.
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Queen's University
Smith and Associates Wealth Management
Smith and Associates Wealth Management is an investment advisory team that works out of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice in Kingston, Ontario.
Shelby Forbes (née Smith), Senior Investment Advisor, along with Zach Smith, Client Service Associate, and Nathan Gillis, Administrative Associate, create investment portfolios and full financial plans for the individuals and families they work with.
Together, the team brings experience, education, and an approach that is described as warm and supportive. They are known for their compassionate professionalism and ability to navigate the complexities of financial health during all that life has to offer.
Our Offering
We're here to help you achieve your goals - whatever they might be. Click the link to learn more.

Helping achieve what truly matters to you and your family.
Build net worth: We can help you build your net worth by developing effective strategies and investment solutions that align to your needs, even as they evolve.
Protect what matters: By leveraging the expertise of TD specialists, we can integrate strategies to help you protect what matters to you most at every life stage.
Implement tax-efficient strategies: We can work with you to help create and structure your accounts to help reduce tax exposure while keeping income available for when you need it.
Leave a legacy: Your legacy is important to us. We’ll help you create a plan that provides for your top priorities and optimizes the transfer of your wealth.
Integrated wealth services
We take an integrated approach, bringing in other TD specialists as required to develop a custom wealth strategy. We assemble as a team in developing the solutions you require, such as:
Retirement Plan
Retirement Plan
Tax Mitigation Strategies
Tax Mitigation Strategies
Business Succession Advice
Business Succession Advice
Private Banking Solutions
Private Banking Solutions
Customized Credit
Customized Credit
Asset Protection Strategies
Asset Protection Strategies
Philanthropic Planning
Philanthropic Planning
Estate and trust services
Estate and trust services
Our Services
Investment Planning
Transfer of Wealth
Will and Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Polly – Moving forward with the right financial plan
When Polly moved to Canada, she was determined to build a great life for her family. Years of hard work and resilience paved the way for success, but when faced with the unthinkable, Polly was left to start again, leaving her with feelings of uncertainty. Find out how with the help of her TD Wealth advisor and a personalized financial plan Polly was able to take charge of her family’s financial future.
Nick & Justina – Business owners teaming up with TD Wealth
As small business owners, Nick and Justina make a powerhouse team, supporting each other through ups and downs. As parents, they worry about how potential challenges with the business could impact their family’s future. Nick and Justina teamed up with their TD Wealth advisor to build a personalized financial plan. With a plan in place, they finally saw that achieving their family’s goals while maintaining the business was possible. Find out how the right financial advice helped give them a brighter view of life.
Tailored Solutions
Your unique goals
You've worked hard to get where you are today. Now's the time to maintain, grow, and protect your net worth. Get tailored advice, solutions, and strategies that can help achieve your goals.











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