Portfolio Manager
B.Comm.
CIM®
Born and raised in Simcoe County, Darren Gorthy brings over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, with nearly 20 of those years spent at TD Bank Group. He began his career on Bay Street in Toronto in 2002, and quickly developed his deep knowledge of financial markets and his ability to help brokers and advisors navigate complex investment strategies. During his tenure at TD Asset Management, Darren worked closely with financial professionals across the country, guiding them in evolving their businesses and delivering enhanced value to their clients.
In 2022, Darren teamed up with Spencer Clarke to establish The Clarke Gorthy Group, a team built on shared values, strategic insight, and a commitment to personalized service. Together, they have created a client-focused advisory practice that delivers tailored wealth strategies grounded in four key pillars:
Building Net Worth
Implementing Tax-Efficient Strategies
Protecting What Matters
Leaving a Legacy
Darren’s disciplined, values-based approach reflects his belief that wealth management is about more than just investments—it’s about helping individuals and families achieve long-term financial security.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Economics, the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, and has completed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) program. He also continues to pursue professional development through ongoing industry courses.
Outside of the office, Darren enjoys life on Georgian Bay with his wife and three children. A passionate traveler who has explored over 80 countries, he also takes full advantage of the outdoor lifestyle offered by the region—from hiking and skiing to boating and fishing.
The Clarke Gorthy Group is part of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, who represents the products and services of TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice Inc., a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Administrative Associate
Administrative Associate
Sivan began her career with TD in Barrie as a Manager of Client Service in 2016, bringing with her over 17 years of management experience in the financial services industry.
Sivan's responsibilities as a Administrative Associate consist of account administrative duties where she leverages her attention to detail to ensure all requests are handled timely and efficiently. Sivan enjoys greeting all clients with her warm friendly personality and looks to leave a lasting impression for our biggest assets, our clients.
Sivan has completed the Investment Funds In Canada, Personal Financial Advice Services, and Financial Planning I courses.
When she isn't working she is usually spending time with her amazing husband and children. She is very close to family and friends and enjoys travelling.
Additional TD Specialists
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.
High Net Worth Planner
High Net Worth Planner
As a High Net Worth Planner of the TD Wealth Advisory Services Team, Alicia works collaboratively with TD Advisors to provide their clients with tax and retirement planning to assist them in developing a Wealth Plan. Alicia will work with clients and their tax and legal advisors, as appropriate, to provide comprehensive wealth planning strategies including determining retirement income needs, identifying complex tax and estate planning considerations, planning for private corporations, and creating tax-efficient charitable giving plans.
Alicia holds a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) designation from CPA Ontario and a U.S. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation from the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from McGill University.
Alicia has over 10 years of experience in public accounting at large international and mid-sized national accounting firms. Prior to joining TD, Alicia was a Senior Manager at MNP LLP in Toronto where she specialized in providing Canadian and U.S. tax planning and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals and families with complex cross-border and international tax needs.
Alicia is an experienced professional who looks forward to working with you to help make you and your family's financial goals a reality.
Trust Officer
Trust Officer
Your experienced Trust Officer will provide a full-range of Estate and Trust services including supporting you with Will and Power of Attorney for property (POA) planning needs, when you are interested in appointing a Professional Corporate Executor or Attorney. We will also explain how we can assist you if you are acting in these roles. Our team is focused on building a long lasting relationship with you and your family in order to assist in the management of your financial and estate plans throughout the accumulation, preservation and transition periods. You are the architect of your legacy - we can help with the blueprint.
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.
